Is this a good RAM upgrade idea for my A1342?

[donato]

http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Tech...?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1332007098&sr=1-10

 

[simsaladimbamba]

Yes.
But you can save some cents, if you order here (Kingston RAM).

Upgrading RAM in MacBooks and MacBook Pros​

 

[donato]

thanks for the info! what if i wanted to install a SSD. what type do i need (i would be looking at 128 or 256). i think i would just end up replacing the original harddrive. seems easier than removing the optical drive...

 

[simsaladimbamba]

thanks for the info! what if i wanted to install a SSD. what type do i need (i would be looking at 128 or 256). i think i would just end up replacing the original harddrive. seems easier than removing the optical drive...

Any 2.5" SSD with a maximum height of 12.5 mm will work.

MacBook, MacBook Pro: Replacing the Hard Disk Drive, transferring data to the new HDD

the guide includes:

• 0. Identify your MacBook or MacBook Pro
• 1. Getting a new HDD
• 2. Guides to replace the internal HDD with a newer one
• 3. Transferring data from the old HDD to the new HDD
• 4. Using the optical disk drive (ODD) slot for placing an SSD or HDD inside the MB/P (OPTIBAY)

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How to format a new HDD to install Mac OS X onto (or make a bootable copy onto)​

SSD Buying Guide by Hellhammer​