I have a Macbook, purchased in 2008, 10.5.8 and have been told that I should upgrade to a newer operating system. My system can no longer be updated. In order to do this I need to increase my memory from 2G-4G, but was told by the Geek Squad that this may not be possible on my computer, given its age. How can I find this out?
MacBook, Mac OS X (10.5.8)
Disregard whatever the Geek Squad told you.
Go to Crucial and download the little app that examines your system and recommends RAM upgrade options.
Their prices are good but don't have to buy memory from them - determine what you need and buy it from Crucial or OWC / MacSales.
A Mid 2007 MacBook can only be upgraded to 3 GB. a Late 2007 or later can be upgraded to at least 4 GB.
To determine which MacBook you have click the Apple () menu and select About This Mac.
The model 1,1 (Early 2006) can use 2gb of 200 pin 667mhz PC2-5300 RAM The model 2,1 (Late 2006 & Mid 2007) can use 3gb of 200 pin 667mhz PC2-5300 RAM The model 3,1 (Late 2007) can use 6gb of 200 pin 667mhz PC2-5300 RAM The model 4,1 (Early 2008) can use 6gb of 200 pin 667mhz PC2-5300 RAM The model 5,1 (Late 2008, Aluminum Unibody) can use 8gb of 204 pin 1066mhz PC3-8500 RAM The model 5,2 (Early 2009, 2.0GHz Model Only) can use 6gb of 200 pin 667mhz PC2-5300 RAM The model 5,2 (Mid 2009, 2.13GHz Model Only) can use 6gb of 200 pin 800mhz PC2-6400 RAM The model 6,1 (Late 2009, White Unibody) can use 8gb of 204 pin 1066mhz PC3-8500 RAM The model 7,1 (Mid 2010, White Unibody) can use 8gb of 204 pin 1066mhz PC3-8500 RAM
To see which model you have go to the Apple in the upper left corner and select About This Mac, then click on More Info. When System Profiler comes up check the Model Identifier and post it back here.
i want to know if i can have 4 g memory installed on my 2008 macbook
