I need help with upgrading RAM in my MBP. I have 2 GB right now, I would like to have 4 GB but what do I do? I don't know what RAMs good, if it's even possible, or if I should do it myself or pay a professional to do it. Thanks in advance!
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Install Guidehttp://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Mac/MacBook-Pro-15-Inch-Core-2-Duo/RAM/115/3/Page-1
Memory
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233066
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227251 This is the one i recommend
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other World Computing/53IM2DDR4GBK/
Memory
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233066
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227251 This is the one i recommend
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other World Computing/53IM2DDR4GBK/
I'm not an expert in RAM specs. Just wondering if the recommended OCZ above is compatible since it is PC2-6400. Looking at the specs on everymac.com a PC2-5300 is needed, same as the 2 other suggestions above.
Also, I have bought Crucial RAM for a PowerBook and iBook and installed them easily.
Regarding the OP's MBP, Crucial also recommends PC2-5300 RAM.
http://www.crucial.com/store/mpartspecs.aspx?mtbpoid=DBF8AA1FA5CA7304
Why would you like 4GB? I wouldn't do it at all unless you're sure it'll do some good.
Only if your computer actually uses it. For many people (including me) 2GB is fine.
It's so easy, you definitely shouldn't be worried; I've bought mine via OWC, came with a nice installation guide:
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/MacBook/Pro/Core2/
I've got a Samsung module preinstalled in my MBP, so ordered another Samsung.
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