RAM upgrade

[Chanowitz]

I have a macbook C2D and I want to upgrade my ram and i want to know the maximum limit of ram that i can put into my machine

 

[72930]

http://guides.macrumors.com/Understanding_Intel_Mac_RAM

 

[JWBear]

what is the best site to buy RAM from?

I don't mind paying a little more for peace of mind

thanks

 

[DaveWonders]

2 best bets are macsales.com with their OWC brand and also newegg.com . Depending on the day and exactly what you're looking for one will beat out the other.

 

[coumerelli]

crucial.com. I just bought 4GB (2x2) for my MacBook. I've bought ram from them for 5 years. Powerbook, G4 MDD, iBook, various Dells, and now MacBook. You can usually get a slight break if you buy it from NewEgg.com - it's crucial ram with about 5-10% discount.

 

[lwcoffer2]

Here ya go

2GB slots of Crucial RAM for $37 each after rebate (free shipping)

 

[CanadaRAM]

what is the best site to buy RAM from?

MR Guide to Buying RAM

 

[JWBear]

great thanks for the links..

Do you guys have a link for a how-to install RAM on a MacBook?

I heard it is fairly easy to do but I have never cracked open a case on ANY computer (desktop or laptop, PC or Mac)

If you open the case does it negate your warranty?

Is it a good idea for a novice (me) to attempt this or ship it out to Apple? I assume Apple stores don't upgrade hardware?

Thanks so much for your responses!

 

[logana]

You don't need to open the case - just take out the battery and then the L shaped bracket - does not invalidate warranty - hard disks and RAM are user-upgradable parts.

5 mins tops - just remember to push the new chips right into the sockets (if you can't see white lines on your fingers for 5 minutes afterwards then yu did not push hard enough)

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303721

 

[bdj33ranch]

Also you need a Phillips 00 screwdriver. This is a bit unusual size and smaller than you will find in most of the typical mini-screwdriver kits. I found mine at Radio Shack. And I re-emphasize that you have to push the new memory module in HARD.

 

[krye]

OWC. I have a 1st gen MacBook. I went from the stock 512M to 2G using OWC RAM. It's been rock solid ever since.

http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/MacBook/DDR2/

 

[Jpoon]

OWC has solid RAM.
Crucial is a bit more expensive I find, but I've seen less complaints with them.