Macbook 2010 accepting only one 6 GB RAM(2+4) not 8 GB

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drindia2014

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I have mid 2010 13 " macbook pro 2.4 Ghz 4Gb RAM. I purchased transcend 8Gb (2x4Gb) ddr3 1066 cl7 RAM( model no JM1066KSN-4G). When I install both new RAM, macbook do not start (screen remains off) but when I use one native ram (2Gb) and one new (4Gb) it works and shows 6 Gb ram. I follow instructions for RAM installation but unable to upgrade to 8 Gb RAM. Plz suggest solution.
Thanks a lot in advance

 

GGJstudios

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drindia2014 said:

I have mid 2010 13 " macbook pro 2.4 Ghz 4Gb RAM. I purchased transcend 8Gb (2x4Gb) ddr3 1066 cl7 RAM( model no JM1066KSN-4G). When I install both new RAM, macbook do not start (screen remains off) but when I use one native ram (2Gb) and one new (4Gb) it works and shows 6 Gb ram. I follow instructions for RAM installation but unable to upgrade to 8 Gb RAM. Plz suggest solution.
Thanks a lot in advance

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It sounds like one of your new RAM modules may be defective. Make sure they are both properly seated.

 

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drindia2014

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Both RAM can work with native one but not in pair

Thanks for your suggestion.
I checked both new modules and found that both of them work along with native RAM but not with each other. I found similar issue with people in other forums also. But could not found solution yet.
I have ask for return to Amazon. Hope they will take it back. And planning to go for G Skill RAM (Bit costly)

 

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ginugeo

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hey drindia2014,
i am in the same situation as you are, bought 8 gb of ram but am only able to use 6. I bought it on Amazon.in as well. Have you been able to sort out the problem ?

 

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drindia2014

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Mid 2010 macbook will not accept all 1066 MHz RAM but only PC3-8500 1066 Mhz RAM. If U can retain one native module of 2Gb and insert 4 Gb 1066 MHz or even 1333 Mhz(in some cases) RAM, it will work.

Solution: Either work with 2+4 GB RAM or better would be return that RAM( I have returned) and buy G-skill 2x 4Gb PC3-8500 RAM. Transcend PC3-8500 is very costly.
COST for one module(4GB):
Flipkart -Rs 3700
Amazon- Rs 3400
Newegg(USA)- RS 5200 for 2x4GB RAM + 1150 Shipping charge(from US to India).