Q: opening the back for RAM upgrade

I have a Mac Book Pro and it's the one that was built Late 2011. On the bottom there are only screws, no door or latches. I want to upgrade the RAM from 4 to 8GB. What screwdriver do I need to remove the back?

MacBook Pro (15-inch Late 2011), OS X El Capitan (10.11.2)

Posted on Aug 4, 2016 3:43 AM

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by Michael Black,

Michael Black Aug 4, 2016 3:52 AM in response to ScottKR24
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Aug 4, 2016 3:52 AM in response to ScottKR24

Small philips. see https://eshop.macsales.com/installvideos/macbookpro_15_unibody_early11_mem/
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OGELTHORPE Aug 4, 2016 3:54 AM in response to ScottKR24
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Aug 4, 2016 3:54 AM in response to ScottKR24

You will need a #00 Phillips driver. Notw that when you take off the bottom panel, there is a clip that will tend to hold it on. Do not be afraid to use a little force to pop the panel off. (Pay attention to the different length screws.)

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by dominic23,

dominic23 Aug 4, 2016 4:22 AM in response to ScottKR24
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Aug 4, 2016 4:22 AM in response to ScottKR24

For info:
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201165

https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/MacBook+Pro+15-Inch+Unibody+Late+2011+RAM+Replaceme nt/7529
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ScottKR24 Aug 4, 2016 6:00 AM in response to ScottKR24
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Aug 4, 2016 6:00 AM in response to ScottKR24

Thanks for your replies.
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