Black screen after RAM upgrade (13-inch mid 2010)

[Nicolaiw]

Hi.

I bought 2*4GB PC3-8500 1066MHz RAM modules (These Corsair), but my laptop won't accept both modules.
I've tried every combination with the 2GB & 4GB modules, it works with 6GB but not with 8GB.
When I boot I've only got a black screen.

Any suggestions to how I can fix this problem?

 

[Elpimpo]

Depends what Macbook you have



MacBook 1.1 - 2006.

Maximum RAM 2.0 GB
Type of RAM Slots 2 - 200-pin PC2-5300 (667MHz) DDR2 SO-DIMM

MacBook 2.1 - Late 2006

Maximum RAM 3.0 GB (Actual) 2.0 GB (Apple)
Type of RAM Slots 2 - 200-pin PC2-5300 (667MHz) DDR2 SO-DIMM

MacBook 2.1 - Mid 2007

Maximum RAM 3.0 GB (Actual) 2.0 GB (Apple)
Type of RAM Slots 2 - 200-pin PC2-5300 (667MHz) DDR2 SO-DIMM

MacBook 3.1 - Late 2007

Maximum RAM 6.0 GB (Actual) 4.0 GB (Apple)
Type of RAM Slots 2 - 200-pin PC2-5300 (667MHz) DDR2 SO-DIMM

MacBook 4.1 - Early 2008

Maximum RAM 6.0 GB (Actual) 4.0 GB (Apple)
Type of RAM Slots 2 - 200-pin PC2-5300 (667MHz) DDR2 SO-DIMM

MacBook 4.1 Late 2008

Maximum RAM 6.0 GB (Actual) 4.0 GB (Apple)
Type of RAM Slots 2 - 200-pin PC2-5300 (667MHz) DDR2 SO-DIMM

MacBook 5.1 - 13" Aluminum, - Late 2008

Maximum RAM 8.0 GB (Actual) 4.0 GB (Apple)
Type of RAM Slots 2 - 204-pin PC3-8500 (1066 MHz) DDR3 SO-DIMM

MacBook 5.1 - 13" Early 2009

Maximum RAM 6.0 GB (Actual) 4.0 GB (Apple)
Type of RAM Slots 2 - 200-pin PC2-5300 (667MHz) DDR2 SO-DIMM

MacBook 5.2 - 13" Mid 2009

Maximum RAM 6.0 GB (Actual) 4.0 GB (Apple)
Type of Ram Slots 2 - 200-pin PC2-6400 (800MHz) DDR2 SO-DIMM

MacBook 6.1 - 13" Late 2009

Maximum RAM 8.0 GB (Actual) 4.0 GB (Apple)
Type of RAM Slots 2 - 204-pin PC3-8500 (1066MHz) DDR3 SO-DIMM

MacBook 7.1 - 13" Mid 2010

Maximum RAM 8.0 GB (Actual) 4.0 GB (Apple)
Type of RAM Slots 2 - 204-pin PC3-8500 (1066MHz) DDR3 SO-DIMM

 

[Nicolaiw]

It's a MBP 7.1 13" mid 2010.

 

[Nicolaiw]

Anyone?

 

[Blackberryroid]

Apparently, the RAM could be incompatible. Try sticking the old ones in and see if it works. If it does, it's either the new RAM is incompatible or damaged.

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It's a MBP 7.1 13" mid 2010.

I have 8 GB on my Mid-2009. Running smooth.

 

[T5BRICK]

It's a MBP 7.1 13" mid 2010.

I'd return that RAM and try something else. I actually used Corsair 2 x 4GB 1333MHz memory in my mid-2009 MBP and it works great.

 

[Nicolaiw]

Apparently, the RAM could be incompatible. Try sticking the old ones in and see if it works. If it does, it's either the new RAM is incompatible or damaged.

I've tried every combination with the new and old RAM, I only get black screen when using the two 4GB sticks =/

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I'd return that RAM and try something else. I actually used Corsair 2 x 4GB 1333MHz memory in my mid-2009 MBP and it works great.

Yeah, that might be the solution, a bit annoying though.

 

[household6]

Same here.

We are experiencing the same issue with our MacBook Pros. Hoping someone will have an answer.

 

[ggn1971]

Hi,
reset SMC, it will fix your problem.
Battery disconnected, hold the power button on for a few seconds. Plug the battery back in and the MB should start with the new RAM.

 

[T5BRICK]

We are experiencing the same issue with our MacBook Pros. Hoping someone will have an answer.

Remove and re-seat the RAM, if that doesn't work, return it and try a different brand. If you'd like to troubleshoot this more, create a new thread and include as much detail as possible.

Hi,
reset SMC, it will fix your problem.
Battery disconnected, hold the power button on for a few seconds. Plug the battery back in and the MB should start with the new RAM.

You can't(easily) remove the battery on most newer Macs. Apple has a different procedure for those models.

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964

 

[ggn1971]

Hi,
When you change RAM, you have to disconnect the battery...
And while it is disconnected, why not pressing a couple seconds the power button once the new RAM sticks are in place?

 

[T5BRICK]

Hi,
When you change RAM, you have to disconnect the battery...
And while it is disconnected, why not pressing a couple seconds the power button once the new RAM sticks are in place?

You don't have to disconnect the battery to change your RAM.

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1270

I'd follow the instructions Apple has posted to reset the SMC for your specific model. I'm not sure what you're suggesting will actually do anything on a model that doesn't have a removable battery.

This is all beside the point. I don't think a SMC reset is the solution in this case.