How do I expand memory on my macbook?

How do I purchase memory for my macbook?

These are good online stores for RAM
OWC http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/MacBook/DDR2/
Crucial Memory http://www.crucial.com/
Data Memory Systems http://www.datamemorysystems.com/apple-memory.asp
Here are instructions on replacing RAM in a MacBook with a removable battery.  http://homeoffice.consumerelectronicsnet.com/articles/viewarticle.jsp?id=44404
If you don’t have the tools to open up the MacBook OWC has a set for $5
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/TOOLKITMHD/

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    How do I find out how much memory can my macbook upgraded?

    You can use either Everymac http://www.everymac.com/ or the freeware MacTracker http://www.mactracker.ca/
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