8 gigs in Mac Book Pro late 2008
I have read that the Mac Book Pro late 2008 can now handle 8 gigs of ram, if you have the latest Boom Rom Version (i have the exat on needed). I currently have 4 gigs. My question is, is this some type of HACK, or is 8 gigs really supported by Apple? Can I buy 8 gigs from the Apple Store and have them put it in?
I am really not into HACKS, but 8 gigs would be nice.
THanks
bob
+My question is, is this some type of HACK, or is 8 gigs really supported by Apple?+
It really is supported.
+Can I buy 8 gigs from the Apple Store and have them put it in?+
Yes, but you'll be paying about four times the going rate. It's easy to install RAM yourself. Just be careful not to touch the gold contacts, or if you do, clean them with rubbing alcohol. Also take care not to cross-thread the screws that hold the bottom cover on when you put them back in.
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Access to a Windows computer with windows 7 installed
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WinUSB application
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adddrivers.cmd
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dism /image:c:\appleboot\mount /add-driver /driver:c:\appleboot\drvrs /recurse
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mountboot.wim.cmd
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