Upgrading RAM on Macbook Pro

[RM48]

I am new to this so sorry for the newbie question, but what exactly entails upgrading the RAM on a Macbook Pro using memory purchased from a third party (OWC, MacMall....)? Meaning, is it a difficult task to upgrade the memory? Would this void any type of warranty on the notebook?

 

[squeeks]

does not void warranty, requires removing three little screws to remove the plate covering it...and the battery, so yeah its very easy

 

[aaronw1986]

does not void warranty, requires removing three little screws to remove the plate covering it...and the battery, so yeah its very easy

Agreed. Very easy. You won't have any problems.

 

[Arkanok]

Agreed. Very easy. You won't have any problems.

As a follow-up question to the OP's, can I literally use any brand of ram in my 2.2 SR MBP? I'd use the stuff directly from Apple; however, it seems rather pricey in comparison.

 

[aaronw1986]

As a follow-up question to the OP's, can I literally use any brand of ram in my 2.2 SR MBP? I'd use the stuff directly from Apple; however, it seems rather pricey in comparison.

This this has been discussed to death. As long as it is the right speed and such. Recommended places newegg, crucial, OWC....

 

[timmillwood]

I am thinking about upgrading from 2Gb to 4Gb of Ram because I think my Macbook Pro is starting to run a bit slugish, but don't know if I will see any difference.

I use my computer for mainly web browsing and programming. Maybe a bit of photo work, but no more than web graphics and holiday snaps.

It's only £56 from Crucial for the upgrade.

 

[Neil321]

I am thinking about upgrading from 2Gb to 4Gb of Ram because I think my Macbook Pro is starting to run a bit slugish, but don't know if I will see any difference.

I use my computer for mainly web browsing and programming. Maybe a bit of photo work, but no more than web graphics and holiday snaps.

It's only £56 from Crucial for the upgrade.

Try running the apps you usually have open & use,go into in the activity monitor>system memory,the page outs should be alot less than the page in's ( cant remember the exact ratio )

More RAM is always a good thing

 

[srl7741]

I am new to this so sorry for the newbie question, but what exactly entails upgrading the RAM on a Macbook Pro using memory purchased from a third party (OWC, MacMall....)? Meaning, is it a difficult task to upgrade the memory? Would this void any type of warranty on the notebook?

I just upgraded my MBP last week from 2 to 4GB of memory. It made a big difference in performance and I'm glad I spend the $80. Here is a useful link if you have questions on how to replace the memory.

http://manuals.info.apple.com/en/MacBook_Pro_Memory_DIY_Replacement_Instructions.pdf

You can't go wrong by upgrading the memory.

 

[a4abt]

Considering how cheap RAM is now, if you have the $$ buy it!

 

[hotsauce]

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I buy from dms.com. They have a great lifetime warranty and a very easy to navigate site.

 

[comptr]

I just upgraded my ram in my macbook pro today and it does not void the warranty and took about less than 5 minutes total.

 

[pingouin]

Kingston Ram any good?