Kernel Panics on Mid-2009 13" MacBook Pro after installing new RAM

[inket]

Hey guys,

My friend upgraded the RAM on his Mid-2009 13" MBP and now Safari keeps closing randomly and he had experienced some kernel panics.

New RAM is DDR3-1333 SO-DIMM 4GB PC3-10600 from "Apotop" (never heard of them) but he's still having the panics even after getting a replacement (same make and model replacement).

What to do ? Can he get a file that explains the reason of the panis or something ?

Is 1333Mhz even supported ? I know the official ones are 1066Mhz but people on these forums swore that 1333Mhz works fine...

 

[old-wiz]

get some better quality ram; I'd say it's clear you ram is cheap junk.

you can put the original ram back in and see if the panics stop, if they do your new ram is bad.

 

[inket]

The panics do stop with the old RAM. Can you confirm that 1333Mhz RAM works with 09' MBP (doesn't matter if underclocked to 1066Mhz) ?

 

[tucks000]

Yes, i have a Mid-2009 13" MBP. I tested many ram's as some 1333 Mhz work and some don't. Don't have any idea as to why it happens. Currently i have installed one 4GB DDR3 1066 & 2GB DDR3 1333. It works even though its mixed config. I would suggest getting samsung or transcend ram