Is it possible to install 8 gb ram chip instead of 2gb ram

I need to replace my 2 GB ram chip with 8 GB ram chip into my Macbook Pro, is it possible to do so?

That depends on the model.
Memory for MacBook, MacBook Pro 2GB, 4GB, 8GB & Now 16GB
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There were some models which would not boot at all if a certain slot was not occuplied:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1423?viewlocale=en_US#4

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When I start up my Mac, I keep getting a window that tells me to restart my computer. I've run Disk Warrior and saved my files to an external hard drive, but I still get the little black window telling me to restart my computer. No matter what I do. Now, I can't even run Disk Warrior again. The tech people at Alsoft say that it's very possible that my RAM chip is bad, and that it needs to be replaced. How do I do that? And where do I get RAM chips?

Before replacing RAM chip, you'd better check them with Apple Hardware Test or memtest OSX.
http://www.memtestosx.org
Memory sticks are available at OWC or Amazon, though it depends on your Mac Pro model.
http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/mac_pro/index-macpro.html
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/Mac-Pro-Memory
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Is an iMac 2.66ghz 2GB RAM, running Mac OS X 10.6.8, a few years old with massive delays fixable?

Is it possible to fix a 2006 iMac 2.66ghz 2GB RAM, SL OS X that gets hot after an hour or so of use, slows down functionality, causing delayed response, frequent disconnecting wireless mouse. Upon restart shows blinking folder until left to cool down completely and starts again normally? Could this be a RAM issue (2GB currently) or a Hardrive capacity issue (217GB of 317GB available)? Is this a sign of a dying computer or is it salvagable?

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Clean Install of Snow Leopard
     1. Boot the computer using the Snow Leopard Installer Disc. Insert the disc into the
         optical drive and restart the computer. After the chime press and hold down the
         "C" key. Release the key when you see a small spinning gear appear below the
         dark gray Apple logo.
     2. After the installer loads select your language and click on the Continue
         button. When the menu bar appears select Disk Utility from the Utilities menu.
         After DU loads select the hard drive entry from the left side list (mfgr.'s ID and drive
         size.) Click on the Partition tab in the DU main window. Set the number of
         partitions to one (1) from the Partitions drop down menu, set the format type to Mac
         OS Extended (Journaled, if supported), then click on the Partition button.
     3. When the formatting has completed quit DU and return to the installer. Proceed
         with the OS X installation and follow the directions included with the installer.
     4. When the installation has completed your computer will require a restart after
         which you will be running a fresh install of OS X. When you setup your initial
         admin account in the Setup Assistant be sure to use the exact same username
         and password you used on your old system.
     5. Download and install Mac OS X 10.6.8 Update Combo v1.1. You can now begin the update
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Anyone can confirm that Lion runs as smooth as Snow Leopard with 2GB RAM?

Hello,
I want to install Lion on my 1st gen Air, with 2GB RAM. With Snow Leo, sometimes i have to quit Safari because of the RAM is running low.
So i don't want to upgrade if Lion eats more RAM than Snow Leo.
Can anyone confirm that is it worth to install Lion on a laptop with 2GB RAM?
Thanks

I have a late 2007 2.0GHz Macbook with 4GB of RAM. Snow Leopard ran beautifully on it ( I am a web developer and video editor ).
I clean installed Lion last week and it is very sluggish. It'll often hang and 'spinning beach ball' when doing the simplest tasks such as trying to scroll through a web page, switch applications, open a print dialogue box, etc.
The new UI, animations, and some of the new features of Lion are nice, but I'm considering switching back to Snow Leopard. As a power user on an "older" machine, Lion just doesn't cut it. Depending on what you use your laptop, you might have a fantastic experience with Lion. It certainly takes more video memory, so it's likely newer machines won't struggle with it at all. my concern is that the simple elements of the OS have problems running on my machine, meaning one of two things: 1) Lion is built to run well on newer machines with newer hardware or 2) Lion is built poorly. It seems more likely the former is true. in either case, if you have a "base" machine like Macbook or Mac Mini 2008 or older i'd say stick with SL. otherwise upgrade to your heart's content.

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Could be possible, but you ask this question to persons who probably think they know it and guess.
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Is it possible to install a 8 GB of RAM memory to a late 2008 aluminium macbook?

Is it possible to install a 8 GB of RAM memory to a late 2008 aluminium macbook?

Apple's stated maximum is not always the maximum the hardware will support. If the 4GB modules were too expensive when this MacBook was manufactured, then there would be no point in offering 8GB as an option.
I'm sure there are other explanations also, but all that really matters is that the maximum amount of memory your machine can handle is 8GB.
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2gb ram memory in 1gb slot, is it possible??

2gb ram memory in 1gb slot, is it possible??
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Probably not.
I once tried to put a 4 GB module in a slot where the specs stated max was 2 GB on a HP nc6400 notebook, and it wouldn't boot.
I once was able to do that in a dc7600 desktop PC. Specs called for 4 x 1 GB of memory.
I installed 2 x 2 GB of memory and it worked just fine. Just for fun I had a couple of 1 GB chips and the BIOS reported 6 GB, but windows 7 x64 only reported 4 GB, which was the max it could take.
Let's put it this way, I would not go out and buy a 2 GB chip, and take a chance it will work.
If you have one you can borrow, then give it a try. The worst thing that probably can happen is the notebook won't boot.

Can i install mountain lion on my macbook 2006, 2ghz intel core 2 duo, 2gb ram?

hi , is it possible to install mountain lion on my macbook from 2006, 2ghz intel core 2 duo and 2 gb ram
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You must have at least a Late 2006 Core 2 Duo model 2,1 MacBook.
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Also Lion doesn't run any Power PC programs. To see if you have any Power PC programs go to the Apple in the upper left corner and select About This Mac, then click on More Info. When System Profiler comes up select Applications under Software. Then look under Kind to see if any of your applications are listed as Power PC. Universal and Intel will run under Lion.
Before Mac switched to Intel processors in 2006 they used Power PC processors from 1994 to 2005. Power PC 601 through 604, G3, G4 and G5. Applications written for the Power PC processors need the application called Rosetta to run on Intel processors. This was part of the Operating System in 10.4 and 10.5 but was an optional install in 10.6. With 10.7 Lion Apple dropped all support for Power PC applications.

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Asking, sometimes not.
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I recently upgraded from 1GB memory to 4 GB. It ran great for a couple of weeks, when I eventually powered it off, it would not come back. With installation disc, I did get to the utilities and tried repair and even reinstall original OS (several updates down from 10.5.8). At one point, I was able to restore a previous session, but it only lasted for about 3 days until I powered it off again, then back to square 1. I have verified the Macintosh HD disc and repaired it, I have reset everything I can find that might need resetting... Still nothing.
SO, is it toast, or is it possible to install OS 10.6 and get it to boot?

Erase the drive then install OS X:
Drive Partition and Format
1. Boot from your OS X Installer Disc. After the installer loads select your language and click on the Continue button. When the menu bar appears select Disk Utility from the Utilities menu.
If you are preparing an external or a non-startup drive, then open Disk Utility in your Utilities folder.
2. After DU loads select your hard drive (this is the entry with the mfgr.'s ID and size) from the left side list. Note the SMART status of the drive in DU's status area. If it does not say "Verified" then the drive is failing or has failed and will need replacing. SMART info will not be reported on external drives. Otherwise, click on the Partition tab in the DU main window.
3. Under the Volume Scheme heading set the number of partitions from the drop down menu to one. Click on the Options button, set the partition scheme to GUID then click on the OK button. Set the format type to Mac OS Extended (Journaled.) Click on the Apply button and wait until the process has completed.
4. Select the volume you just created (this is the sub-entry under the drive entry) from the left side list. Click on the Erase tab in the DU main window.
5. Set the format type to Mac OS Extended (Journaled.) Click on the Security button, check the button for Zero Data and click on OK to return to the Erase window.
6. Click on the Erase button. The format process can take up to several hours depending upon the drive size.
If this doesn't work then the drive is probably bad or some of the new RAM you installed is marginally defective.

Is it possible to install Windows 7 on my Satellite M40X?

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I tried to update on Windows 7. Now I am looking for a driver for audio, network and massstorage. Is it generally possible to install win7?
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Hi
Win 7 is definitely possible. I could install Win 7 on my 6 years old notebook even if the drivers were not available.
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Possible to install CS5 on an external drive?

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I'm new to adobe products so I apologize if this is a common question; I tried my best to search the forums for an answer. I recently bought CS5 to use on my 2007 Macbook (snow leopard) for personal use, just to keep my skills current. I wouldn't be using the software that often and I'm worried it'll slow up my computer too much if I keep it on here permanently. I only have about 28 gb free. Is it possible to install and store the software on an external drive?
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