Question about upgrading RAM

Make sure you get the exact spec RAM. Nearly the same spec won't work. Follow Grant's advice. You could also check out OWC for RAM and installation instructions.

Hi jjjonasleo! Just to make sure, do you have a Retina or Unibody MacBook Pro 2012? The 2012 Retina MacBook Pro, the thinner one, CANNOT have it's RAM upgraded. The Unibody, the thicker one with the DVD drive, CAN have it's ram upgraded.

If it is the Unibody model, a RAM kit such as this from Crucial should work just fine. However, make sure you know what you are doing before opening your computer.

To learn how to do a ram swap on a 13" 2012 Unibody MacBook Pro, check Apple's article here:

MacBook Pro: How to remove or install memory

Hope it helps!

-Geotrax

Apple states capacity based on the RAM cards available at release and never upgrades that.

Vendors such as Crucial test newer RAM cards that are available after release and then support them if they test out for your Mac.

Did you know that you can actually install up to one or two 8GB DIMMs in that Mac? if you were dealing with a Mac-centric Vendor, they would have told you that.

Yes, even though it doesn't specifically say "For Mac" a DDR3 4GB 1600MHz SO-Dimm should work just fine.

Hope it helps!
-Geotrax

You must use the exact correct speed, not slower and surprisingly, not faster. "Close"is not nearly good enough.

Be sure you are buying from a vendor with a liberal return policy. If it does not work, you own some rather expensive key fobs.

Best way is to buy from a vendor who knows what will work in your Mac, and will guarantee it will work or your money back.