How to install RAM into MacBook Pro 2.16 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo

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How to install RAM into MacBook Pro 2.16 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo

Hi,

Please may you assist me with a step-by-step guide regarding the installation of my newly pruchased RAM into my now a bit old MacBook Pro (2.16 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo).

It is running Snow Leopard 10.6.4 and is painfully slow. My mac can barely type an email without slowing down....really bad.

I purchased RAM with specs:
2GB, 200-pin SODIMM Upgrade for a Apple MacBook Pro 2.16GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (15.4-inch) System.

Also - is it a good idea to install the RAM myself or should I go to a professional for this?

Thanks in advance.

PowerBook G4 12", Mac OS X (10.6.4), MacBook Pro 2.16 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo

Posted on Oct 27, 2010 7:04 AM

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Answer 1

a brody

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Oct 27, 2010 7:27 AM in response to WLobban

I would ask a professional when in doubt. The directions for doing so are in your users manual. You can also find users manuals on http://support.apple.com/manuals/

Make sure the RAM you purchased was from either a lifetime warranty vendor, or Apple itself. Do not buy RAM from someone who does not have a lifetime warranty.

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WLobban Author

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Oct 27, 2010 7:34 AM in response to a brody

Thanks. Do you know if 'Crucial' is a lifetime warranty vendor?

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a brody

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Oct 27, 2010 7:49 AM in response to WLobban

Normally yes. Check the place you bought it from.

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