I want to upgrade my RAM, can I?

Hi there,
I want to upgrade my RAM to as much as possible for my model.
I checked my MacBook's tech specs on the internet via my serial number:
Intro Date:
February 24, 2011
Disc Date:
October 24, 2011
Order No:
Model No:
A1286 (EMC 2353-1*)
Subfamily:
Early 2011 15"
Model ID:
MacBookPro8,2
Std RAM:
4 GB
Std VRAM:
256 MB*
Std Storage:
500 GB (5400 RPM)
Std Optical:
8X DL "SuperDrive"
Can I upgrade my RAM on this model, if so what's the max?
Thanks!

Yes. You can upgrade the RAM to 16GB - that's what I have in my 15" Late 2011 model.
Two good sources for RAM (and the only two that I recommend) are Crucial and OWC. Visit the Crucial website and click on the System Scanner tab. You'll download a small app that, when run, will take you back to Crucial's website with the recommendations for upgrading your RAM.
Good luck,
Clinton

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