can i add extra memory to my 13" Macbook pro
can I purchase an extra 4 gigs of memory and snap it into my macbook or do i have to take it to the genius bar for installation?
MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.2)
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can I purchase an extra 4 gigs of memory and snap it into my macbook or do i have to take it to the genius bar for installation?
MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.2)
you can do it yourself, instructions are provided in your owners manual which you can find here : http://support.apple.com/manuals/#macbookpro. You only have room for 2 ram sticks.
you can do it yourself, instructions are provided in your owners manual which you can find here : http://support.apple.com/manuals/#macbookpro. You only have room for 2 ram sticks.
First make sure how much RAM your Mac can handle then purchase the correct type of RAM. Then I would find instructions on the internet on how to replace the RAM and judge if the project is too complicated to handle yourself, if it is then take it to the genius bar.
Thanks, I bought the macbook with 4 gb installed. Would you happen to know if they configure that as 1 - 4gb module or 2 - 2gb modules?
JW
2x2gb. They put one 2gb stick of ram in each of the two slots.
Thanks, that is what I was afraid of.
JW
welcome, good luck 🙂
Many people swear by the memory you get at macsales.com. A guide will ask you the model and year and give you recommendations for memory that are tested to be compatible with your system. Should be about $60 (plus tax and shipping) for 8 GBs in two sticks.
Others swear by crucial.com (same guide to the correct memory). Same price, basically.
on a side note regarding the air vs mbp debate..I am pretty sure this person (not you jwiseman ) asked the same question yesterday and I literally answered 20 of his questions, but it was under another handle.
I live in Calgary, Alberta and a local supplier sells a brand named "Corsair" for Mac memory. Does anyone have any red flags abou this memory brand?
JW
that is a reputable brand and they offer a lifetime warranty. good to go!
Thanks for your help!
welcome again 🙂
can i add extra memory to my 13" Macbook pro