Suggestions for upgrading RAM

[jpeso2525]

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!

 

[squeeks]

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/

 

[Habusho]

No need to pay a professional to do it. Just follow the guide and as long as you get laptop ram you're golden. I added 2 2GB sticks to my MBP without any problems at all.

 

[soberbrain]

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/

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

 

[Batt]

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!

Why would you like 4GB? I wouldn't do it at all unless you're sure it'll do some good.

 

[rychencop]

Why would you like 4GB? I wouldn't do it at all unless you're sure it'll do some good.

what? 4Gb makes a huge difference.

 

[Batt]

what? 4Gb makes a huge difference.

Only if your computer actually uses it. For many people (including me) 2GB is fine.

 

[sash]

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!

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.

sash