Ram upgrade questions

[ECUpirate44]

Just some questions before I perform my first ram upgrade on my mbp.

First off, I am planning on buying this ram
http://www.crucial.com/store/mpartspecs.aspx?mtbpoid=5C1705FFA5CA7304
Is this the right one?

Second, what tools do I need to do it? Is is just a size 00 Phillips head? If so, has anyone used this one?

http://www.crucial.com/store/partspecs.aspx?imodule=CTSCRDRVRPH0

Or does anyone have a particular screwdriver that they like.

Thanks for the help!

 

[Hellhammer]

http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Newer Technology/8566DDR3S8GP/
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other World Computing/TOOLKITMHD/

That's all you need and it's cheaper from OWC

 

[millerb7]

Just some questions before I perform my first ram upgrade on my mbp.

First off, I am planning on buying this ram
http://www.crucial.com/store/mpartspecs.aspx?mtbpoid=5C1705FFA5CA7304
Is this the right one?

Second, what tools do I need to do it? Is is just a size 00 Phillips head? If so, has anyone used this one?

http://www.crucial.com/store/partspecs.aspx?imodule=CTSCRDRVRPH0

Or does anyone have a particular screwdriver that they like.

Thanks for the help!

Yes, BUT DO NOT BUY IT THERE.... you can buy it on newegg for $100 with free shipping.

As far as tools, look at the screws on the bottom of your MBP, you just need one to fit those, those are the only screws you have to remove. The ram is accessible after you remove the bottom.

 

[ECUpirate44]

http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Newer Technology/8566DDR3S8GP/
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other World Computing/TOOLKITMHD/

That's all you need and it's cheaper from OWC

The only reason I was looking at Crucial was because I was told it is better quality than OWC and that OWC is "cheap" ram. Any truth to this?

 

[Hellhammer]

The only reason I was looking at Crucial was because I was told it is better quality than OWC and that OWC is "cheap" ram. Any truth to this?

Not true. OWC is very reliable brand, very popular among Mac owners. Their customer service is brilliant too. You can't go wrong with OWC

 

[ECUpirate44]

http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Newer.../8566DDR3S8GP/
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other...ng/TOOLKITMHD/

Just ordered these two! I hope I do not have trouble opening the case and installing.

 

[S.B.G]

http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Newer.../8566DDR3S8GP/
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other...ng/TOOLKITMHD/

Just ordered these two! I hope I do not have trouble opening the case and installing.

As long as you have the right tools, you should have no problem at all. RAM is easy to swap out. Just open one bay and pop out the old and pop in the new.

 

[ECUpirate44]

As long as you have the right tools, you should have no problem at all. RAM is easy to swap out. Just open one bay and pop out the old and pop in the new.

Mind looking at the links... Did I get the right tools? lol

 

[S.B.G]

Mind looking at the links... Did I get the right tools? lol

Links didn't work for me. All you need is a phillips 00 screwdriver. As long as you followed the advice from OWC on your specific model you're golden.

 

[Hellhammer]

Mind looking at the links... Did I get the right tools? lol

Yes, that OWC toolkit I linked and you bought has everything you need. Here is video how to do it

 

[ECUpirate44]

Yes, that OWC toolkit I linked and you bought has everything you need. Here is video how to do it

Thanks!