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Will Apple perform RAM upgrade at a later date?
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I'm afraid I may not be that bold, even after watching all the online tutorials and hearing how "easy" it is from all you on the forum here
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Do they have a page on their site detailing the process, cost, etc.?
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Do they have a page on their site detailing the process, cost, etc.?
No. Call the store. I've heard $50 fee. Plus the ram cost. Walk in there with it and they'll swap it out. Very quick.
Be bold, you can do it!
jaybar
macrumors 68020
I would check with Apple. When I purchased my new 27 inch iMac in July, I was told that they would nolonger do it at the Apple Store. That I either had to purchase it as BTO when ordered or have an authorized service center do it. I think the policy is in flux and I would check with Apple.
LeeW
macrumors 601
I know everyone says it is easy but I have already seen at least one competent user on this forum break a connector and bend pins. Several other screw ups on other sites.
Yes, it is relatively easy however no point in pushing people into it if they don't want to attempt it. Its one thing doing a 'simple' ram upgrade, something entirely different to rectify the damage you could do.
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Yes, of course, it is their preferred method of doing it so they get more money from you.
Yes, it is relatively easy however no point in pushing people into it if they don't want to attempt it. Its one thing doing a 'simple' ram upgrade, something entirely different to rectify the damage you could do.
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Yes, of course, it is their preferred method of doing it so they get more money from you.
I know, but I'm wondering specifically how much Apple would charge because I'd rather get it done directly through Apple rather than an authorized service provider.
jaybar
macrumors 68020
sean barry
macrumors regular
midwestfisherma
macrumors 6502
jrlcopy
macrumors 6502a
They started listing the ram on their site, so I don't see why not.
https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MUQQ2G/A/apple-memory-module-64gb-ddr4-2666mhz-so-dimms-2x32gb
I'm doing it myself this week.
https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MUQQ2G/A/apple-memory-module-64gb-ddr4-2666mhz-so-dimms-2x32gb
I'm doing it myself this week.
Yes. Before we knew how difficult it was I asked a local Apple Store if they would upgrade the RAM after purchase. They said they will do a RAM upgrade, but charge a labor fee PLUS the "full Apple price" of the new RAM modules, and the latter is much more than the price difference between RAM options when ordered initially (because the original option price is the net of the larger RAM minus the base 8K RAM). So you pay a much higher price for the additional RAM modules plus the labor. Apple will NOT upgrade the RAM with anyone else's RAM modules. They made that quite clear. They had not received pricing info yet on the labor or RAM modules at the time I asked.
Interestingly, I also called a local authorized Apple dealer/service provider and they refused to upgrade the Mini RAM regardless of whether you wanted to purchase the RAM yourself or if they bought it from Apple. Of course that was very early and that may have changed since then.
opeter
macrumors 68030
For me it was easy. And I am not a big expert.
There are videos on YT and websites like iFixit with instructions.
Ifti
macrumors 601
If you are not confident with completing the process yourself then don't do it. Simple. Don't be pushed into giving it a shot by others who may find it easy.
Although I'm comfortable with working on computer components, some people find working with car engines easy. Doesn't mean I do!
Although I'm comfortable with working on computer components, some people find working with car engines easy. Doesn't mean I do!