Upgrade RAM to start?

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  1. AppleFan922, Aug 19, 2011

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    I just received my new MBP today, I haven't opened it yet because I've been at work. I already have my upgraded memory for it, waiting for me to put it in. Am I better off installing it right out of the box, or should I install my backup on it first and then install the RAM? Thanks for your help guys!!
     
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  2. MrJolly, Aug 19, 2011

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    Check it works before opening it up.
     
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  3. dakine17, Aug 19, 2011

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    i'm in the same predicament too. Been boxed up for 2 weeks now and waiting for my RAM to come in.
     
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  4. weemanpow3, Aug 19, 2011

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    When I had my MBP replaced due to a faulty track pad, Apple gave me a brand new one in the box. The first thing I did was install my 8gb ram into the machine without starting it the first time out of the box. Everything is perfectly fine.
     
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  5. Bobby Corwen, Aug 19, 2011

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    It doesn't matter either way.

    For the slight sake of efficiency I would say install the RAM and make it fresh first, good to go.

    The memory might slightly help with the speed of the backup install :)
     
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