Q: RAM Replacement for Macbook (early 2009) 13"

Recently my computer crashed while installing Lion. After my hard drive was corrupted, I got a replacement, took it to the Apple store and was told I need to replace the RAM. I don't know what RAM to purchase for installation (and didn't think to ask at the time). Where can I find this information for my Macbook that won't even boot.

It is the white, early 2009, 13" Macbook

I don't know any additional specs other than the obvious...

I would also like to upgrade it, so what would be a compatible RAM?

Please help!

MacBook, Mac OS X (10.6.6)

Posted on Aug 31, 2012 9:57 PM

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mende1 Aug 31, 2012 10:01 PM in response to basecampcoaching
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Aug 31, 2012 10:01 PM in response to basecampcoaching

Welcome to Apple Support Communities

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1651?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US#link3 Install DDR2 667 MHz. You can buy in OWC 4 GB
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frederic1943 Aug 31, 2012 10:20 PM in response to basecampcoaching
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Aug 31, 2012 10:20 PM in response to basecampcoaching

These are good online stores for Mac compatible RAM

OWC http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/MacBook/DDR2/ - They offer Mac tested RAM at very good prices.

Crucial Memory http://www.crucial.com/ - good place to buy RAM from all over the world. They also have an excellent memory selector that allows you to choose memory based on your computer's model

Data Memory Systems http://www.datamemorysystems.com/apple-memory.asp - another good, cheap place to buying RAM if you live in the U.S.

Here are instructions on replacing RAM in a MacBook with a removable battery. http://homeoffice.consumerelectronicsnet.com/articles/viewarticle.jsp?id=44404

If you don’t have the tools to open up the MacBook OWC has a set for $5
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/TOOLKITMHD/
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