On Apple's support page it states the the maximum memory is 4GB for this model is this correct?
No. Use Crucial or OWC's RAM specifications as a guide for the maximum memory. They extensively test each model to draw conclusions regarding the maximum specifications. The maximum RAM is 6 or 8 GB depending on your exact machine
http://www.everymac.com
And does the mean 4GB total per memory slot equaling 8GB of RAM for the computer or does it mean 4GB total making it a max. of 2GB of RAM per memory slot?
The latter, 2X2 GB modules.
The last thing I was to do if fry my computer but I want the most out of it.
It is important to note that upgrading your RAM won't make your computer faster, but, it will prevent it from slowing down ('paging out' to your HDD) if you running memory intensive applications. You may want to consider investing in a SSD, the prices of which are dropping rapidly. Your machine will be surprisingly faster.
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