Add 2GB RAM DD3 to the MacBookPro G5 with 2 GB embedded

Hi,
I know that there are some issue if I upgrade my MacBookPro with 2 GB more RAM. Do you know it Apple released a patch or If there are some workaround? I need 4gb of RAM to work with photo and graphic software. Thanks!!

There's no such thing as a "MacBook Pro G5" - please be more specific about the model you have. Go to Apple menu > About this Mac and check exactly what's listed as your Processor.
If it's Intel Core Duo, your limit is 2 GB. If it's Intel Core 2 Duo, your limit will be 3 GB or 4 GB, depending on processor speed (2.0/2.16/2.33 GHz have a 3 GB limit, 2.2/2.4/2.5/2.6 have a 4 GB limit).
Machines with a 2 GB limit will not boot with more than 2 GB. There's no 'patch' or 'workaround' other than buying a new computer. Machines with a 3 GB limit can have 4 GB installed, but will only actually use 3.2 GB of the installed memory.

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