Do I need to go through Apple to install new RAM?

I currently have 4GB of RAM installed onto my MacBook Pro, I have been looking into getting new RAM 8GB however, I wanted to know will I void my warranty or anything if I purchase and install the RAM from a sourceother than Apple?

Installing non-Apple RAM won't void your warranty, even if you install it yourself. I've upgraded the RAM in three computers (1 iBook, 1 MacBook Pro and 1 PowerMac), bought the RAM from sources other than Apple, and I've never had problems with them. Just make sure it's the right type of RAM (your manual should tell you) and you'll be fine.
On a side note, make sure that all the RAM is the same speed; if you buy 1333 MHz RAM and install it in a second slot along with 1067 MHz RAM, it will all run at 1067 MHz.

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shocking......
time machine here i come !

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Message Edited by kingholman on 08-25-2008 08:45 PM

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