so wait...is the MBP RAM still user serviciable? Can I manually upgrade to 4GB?

[vader1990]

I plan to buy the low end MBP, and I plan to upgrade the RAM myself once the price of the ram itself drops on newegg--give it a few months--but is the RAM on the MBP no longer user accessible?

Can I still upgrade the RAM rather easily, or do I have to do complicated BS to do it? The RAM upgrade on the older MBP model was easy. is it still that easy?

Thanks!!

 

[Anaxarxes]

I plan to buy the low end MBP, and I plan to upgrade the RAM myself once the price of the ram itself drops on newegg--give it a few months--but is the RAM on the MBP no longer user accessible?

Can I still upgrade the RAM rather easily, or do I have to do complicated BS to do it? The RAM upgrade on the older MBP model was easy. is it still that easy?

Thanks!!

It definately should be.

 

[keeleysam]

See page 42, it is.

http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/MacBook_Pro_15inch_Late2008.pdf

Installing Additional Memory
Your computer has two memory slots that you access by removing the battery and
bottom case. Your MacBook Pro comes with a minimum of 2 gigabytes (GB) of
1066 MHz Double Data Rate (DDR3) Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memory
(SDRAM) installed. Each memory slot can accept an SDRAM module that meets the
following specifications:
 Double Data Rate Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module (DDR3) format
 1.25 inch (3.18 cm)
 1 GB or 2 GB
 200-pin
 PC3-8500 DDR3 1066 MHz Type RAM
You can add two 2 GB memory modules for a maximum of 4 GB of memory. For best
performance, fill both memory slots and install an identical memory module in each
slot.
To install memory in your MacBook Pro:
1 Follow the instructions for removing the battery on page 34.
2 Remove the eight (8) screws that secure the bottom case of your MacBook Pro,
and then remove the bottom case.

 

[Tobler51]

edit: no chance to go 8gb? 2x4gb ddr3????

 

[alphaod]

edit: no chance to go 8gb? 2x4gb ddr3????

You know how expensive 4GB DDR3 chips are?