17" Mbp Unibody 8gb Ram By Kingston - Will This Work?

[amitdoc2b]

Hi.

I was wondering if the following Kingston 8GB RAM (2x4GB) will work in the new 17" unibody MBP? And does Kingston have a history of good RAM?

Here is the info:

Detailed
Specifications: Standard 512M X 72 Parity 1066MHz 240-pin Registered DIMM (SDRAM-DDR3, 1.5V, CL7, FBGA, Gold) (Datasheet)
Manufacturer #: N/A
Form Factor: Memory Module
Pieces Unit: 2 (Two 4GB modules, totaling 8GB)
Warranty: Lifetime

Here is the link:

http://shop.kingston.com/partsinfo....K2/8G&bannersource=pricegrabber&promo=prcgrbr

 

[Tallest Skil]

Can you even get in the case to get to the RAM in the 17"?

If so, that should work.

 

[Chundles]

The case appears to have screws so it will come off.

Whether or not the RAM is actually removable is another question. It may soldered on like the MacBook Air.

 

[amitdoc2b]

Its upgradable up to 8GB according to Apple's website. It comes with 2 - 2 GB memory and u can upgrade to 2 - 4GB. So will these Kingston ones work? And how can I tell which memory will work in my MBP unibody 17inch?

The case appears to have screws so it will come off.

Whether or not the RAM is actually removable is another question. It may soldered on like the MacBook Air.

 

[tobyg]

That doesn't look like SO-DIMM's. So no, it won't fit.

 

[Quu]

Can you even get in the case to get to the RAM in the 17"?

If so, that should work.

The base of the case has screws, once removed the entire bottom comes off and you have easy access to the Hard Disk Bay, RAM Slots, Battery (Even though the battery is not user-serviceable) Optical Drive and Motherboard.

The case appears to have screws so it will come off.

Whether or not the RAM is actually removable is another question. It may soldered on like the MacBook Air.

According to Apples MacBook Pro 17" Page on there US site the RAM and Hard Disk are considered User Upgradeable if you do not damage the notebook whilst doing the upgrade yourself.

 

[nick9191]

1. Thats ECC
2. Thats desktop memory

No it wont work.

This is the memory you want http://crucial.com/store/mpartspecs.aspx?mtbpoid=F7CA74A7A5CA7304