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Can I upgrade MacBook Air M2 RAM from 8GB to 16GB?

Is it possible to upgrade the RAM in MacBook Air M2, from 8GB to 16GB?


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MacBook Air (M2, 2023)

Posted on Feb 26, 2025 5:46 AM

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Posted on Feb 26, 2025 5:50 AM

No, it is not possible to upgrade the RAM in that MacBook Air.

The Unified Memory (RAM) built into the newest Macs with Apple Silicon M-series chips cannot be upgraded or expanded after purchase. The new machines can be specified at purchase with more memory but can't be changed after.

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Can I upgrade MacBook Air M2 RAM from 8GB to 16GB?

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