upgradeing ram

[trev]

ok... so if I have 512mb of ram in my macbook, could I buy another 512 and upgrade the computer myself? Can the user upgrade it by unscrewing the plate on the bottom? how many slots are there? how many are taken up?

basically, I've got 512... I want 1Gb.. how do i do it. Thanks,

Trevor

 

[maccam]

There are two slots, one is taken. IT'S VERY EASY TO PUT RAM IN, my seven year old brother could! go to http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Mac/MacBook/86 and that will help you.

 

[jng]

how to install memory on a macbook

 

[maccam]

Delete

 

[maccam]

how to install memory on a macbook

My link shows it in colour

 

[dmw007]

If you want 1GB+ of memory you will need to add a 1GB dimm or two 512MB dimms. The MacBook comes standard with two 256MB dimms (there are only two slots for RAM). So just adding one 512MB dimm will only give you 768MB of RAM.

 

[maccam]

If you want 1GB+ of memory you will need to add a 1GB dimm or two 512MB dimms. The MacBook comes standard with two 256MB dimms (there are only two slots for RAM). So just adding one 512MB dimm will only give you 768MB of RAM.

Oh!!! that reaks, why does apple do that!?!
Now the OP has to buy two 512MB chips.

 

[dmw007]

Oh!!! that reaks, why does apple do that!?!
Now the OP has to buy two 512MB chips.

Having two dimms of RAM (both of the same amount) gives a slight performance boost since the memory runs in dual-channel mode.

 

[jng]

My link shows it in colour

and you beat me by a minute LOL.
My first inkling for more simple things is to go to Apple. I use ifixit for HD replacement guides, etc though. But yes, color is better.