Is it possible to upgrade my Mac's ram?

[Zach808]

I have a Macbook Aluminum (late 2008), and I would like to upgrade my RAM from 2gb to 4gb. However, I've read that it's nearly impossible to do since it's soldered in, and it voids your warranty if you do it. I'm not worried about the warranty, since it's long expired, but will it be safe to upgrade and not brick my laptop?

 

[GGJstudios]

I have a Macbook Aluminum (late 2008), and I would like to upgrade my RAM from 2gb to 4gb. However, I've read that it's nearly impossible to do since it's soldered in, and it voids your warranty if you do it.

That's not true. RAM is not soldered in, and it doesn't void your warranty. Read page 42 of your User Guide for instructions on how to do it.

Apple Warranty: Installing Memory, Expansion Cards, User Installable Parts Does Not Void Warranty

 

[alust2013]

You can upgrade yours without a problem. The MacBook Air is the only one that can't be upgraded. I did the upgrade in the exact same computer you have, and it's incredibly easy.

 

[simsaladimbamba]

Upgrading RAM in MacBooks and MacBook Pros​

 

[Zach808]

Whoops, it was the processor that is supposed to be impossible to upgrade. My bad.

 

[CFoss]

Almost every model of Mac can have its RAM and Hard Drive upgraded. The Mac Pro has the most flexibility in upgrades, as it has four hard drive bays, four PCI Express Slots (for things like graphics, etc), and eight slots for RAM.

 

[GGJstudios]

Whoops, it was the processor that is supposed to be impossible to upgrade. My bad.

No, you can't upgrade the processor.

Almost every model of Mac can have its RAM and Hard Drive upgraded.

Except MacBook Air.

 

[hekokimushi]

Macbook5,1 am on 8GB 1333MHz Ram. self upgraded. piece of cake

 

[winston1236]

yes you can