MacBook Pro mid2010 won't recognize all 8GB new RAM
I recently purchased 8GB (2x4GB Crucial sticks) RAM and installed them into my computer but it won't boot. I get the S.O.S. beep at boot with both new sticks in.
I put both original RAM sticks back in and it booted just fine,
I also tried to mix by putting one (new) 4GB stick and one (original) 2GB stick and it was able to boot just fine, even recognized 6GB RAM!
This tells me that the computer is able to read the RAM just fine, but I'm wondering why it won't work with both new sticks in there, please help!
Usually means the memory you bought is not fully compatible. Perhaps you purchased modules with different specs from what Apple recommends.
Maximum Memory
8.0 GB
Memory Slots
2 - 204-pin PC3-8500 (1066 MHz) DDR3 SO-DIMM
Or you may just need to try a different brand.
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