Can I upgrade my computer?

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swalker97 Author

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Can I upgrade my computer?

Is it possible to upgrade my MacBook Pro? How? Thanks:)

Hardware Overview:

Model Name: MacBook Pro 15"

Model Identifier: MacBookPro2,2

Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo

Processor Speed: 2.16 GHz

Number Of Processors: 1

Total Number Of Cores: 2

L2 Cache: 4 MB

Memory: 2 GB

Bus Speed: 667 MHz

Boot ROM Version: MBP22.00A5.B07

SMC Version (system): 1.12f5

Serial Number (system): W86520J3W0K

Hardware UUID: 00000000-0000-1000-8000-0017F2CCFDD7

Sudden Motion Sensor:

State: Enabled

MacBook Pro

Posted on Oct 1, 2015 7:20 AM

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Answer 1

chuck_3rd

Community Specialist

Oct 1, 2015 11:26 AM in response to swalker97

Hello swalker97,

Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.

I see you have a MacBook 15" C2D from either later 2006 to mid 2007. The maximum OS this computer supports is OS X Lion, 10.7.5. You can also upgrade your memory to a total of 3 GB, up from 2 GB.

MacBook Pro (15-inch and 17-inch Core 2 Duo)
Note: These models will support only 3 GB total memory. If you want to maximize the amount of SDRAM in your computer, install a 2 GB SO-DIMM in one slot and a 1GB SO-DIMM in the other.

MacBook Pro: How to remove or install memory - Apple Support

OS X Lion (10.7) - Apple

Take care.

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Answer 2

BDAqua

Level 10

250,259 points

Oct 1, 2015 11:38 AM in response to swalker97

To a degree, Software or Hardware?

Pre-Installed MacOS:

X 10.4.8 (8N1037)

Maximum MacOS:

X 10.7.5*

http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-core-2-duo-2 .16-15-specs.html

You need 10.6 install Disc first off, then, though 10.7 is considered one of the worst versions of OSX by many, if you want 10.7 you have to call Apple & purchase a download code.

http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573Z/A?fnode=MTY1NDAzOA

No matter what, if you're going to keep it I'd upgrade it to 4 GB of RAM...

http://eshop.macsales.com/MyOWC/Upgrades.cfm?sort=pop&model=258&type=Memory

Install Video, Memory "easy", HDD/SSD "involved"...

http://eshop.macsales.com/installvideos/macbookpro_15/

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