MBP RAM Upgrade

I have the 2.33Ghz MBP with 2GB of RAM installed. I would like to upgrade to 3GB. Do I just need to get one 2GB chip and leave the other 1GB one in there or do I need to get a new 1GB and a 2GB chip so that they match? Thanks for the help!

2nd that excellent advice from my friend there.
Crucial is the consumer division of Micron are one of the manufacturers who supply ram to Apple.

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  • 2011 MBP Ram upgrade. 8Gb or 16Gb?

    Hi all.
    Well I've just sold my two Core2Duo machines and bought a late 2011 13" MBP. 2.4 i5 4Gb ram. I was always intending to upgrade the ram and then put an SSD in it.
    I've done a fresh install and have noticed right away that it doesn't take many apps to be open to get the beach ball up (having forgotten what that was like with max ram and an SSD in the MacBook)
    Now I was going to put 8Gb in initially, but I thought I'd ask opinions, as this is the first time I've used Mountain Lion so I'm not that familiar yet. Would 8Gb be enough for me, or do you recommend the 16Gb? I'm a graphic designer and use indesign, illustrator and photoshop, and the for my own uses I use iPhoto and iTunes and office occasionally. This is my personal machine, so I don't use it all day for this, just when I do any freelance.
    I was thinking 8Gb along with an SSD drive in the future should ought to do it. In the UK, crucial have 8Gb listed at £60 and 16Gb listed at £100 for this model (1333Mhz Ram)
    I know the intel 3000 card used ram for the graphics, and I will be plugged into an external screen also.
    Thanks for your help and suggestions.
    All help much appreciated.
    Rob

    I'm thinking of upgrading my RAM too. I have a MacBook Pro 15" (Late 2011 Model) with the following specs:
    2.2 GHz Intel Core i7
    4GB RAM
    AMD Radeon HD 6750M 512 MB
    As a 3D modeller and 2D illustrator, I use a lot of big software like Photoshop, Maya, Zbrush and Unreal 4. As much as I would like to upgrade to 16GB RAM, my wallet unfortunately is not on the same page with me. Is 8GB enough memory to run these software? And assuming I can afford the 16GB upgrade, can my MBP handle it?

  • Mid-2010 i7 MBP RAM upgrade to 8GB

    Lion has really slowed down this machine and I want to upgrade the RAM to 8GB from 4GB standard.
    About this Mac...
    2.66 GHz Intel Core i7
    4 GB 1067 MHz DDR3
    My question: I can't find 1067 MHz RAM anywhere. I assume I can use 1066 MHz, but I thought I would ask before I buy it.
    Thanks!

    Here is the specification:
    - Double Data Rate Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module (DDR3) format
    - 30mm (1.18 inch)
    - 2 GB or 4 GB
    - 204-pin
    - PC3-8500 DDR3 1066 MHz type RAM

  • Hard Drive and RAM upgrades for latest 15" MBP

    I'm minutes from ordering a new MBP. Only concerns are whether I get hte Apple upgrades or shop around.
    I like this Hard Drive...
    http://www.compu2000.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=6433
    And this RAM upgrade...
    http://www.a-power.com/product-10937-311-4
    If these are equivalent to the apple options I can save hundreds and get a 320 GB drive, which will make a great portable.
    So, does my plan hold water?

    You're on your own for support when you do your own upgrades like this, but generally speaking, it works fine.
    Note that HDD is less risky than RAM. With RAM you run the risk of unstable behavior that is tougher to diagnose. That said, a quality RAM upgrade and some initial testing with any of many available tools is as good as a factory build.
    HDD upgrades are less risky, and I've upgraded (well, replaced after HDD death) ones in my MBPs many many times. I crunch my hard drives more than normal and have to generally replace them about every year. Some of the MBPs don't make this easy, and prepare to get all sorts of cozy with little 0 and 1 sized Phillips screwdrivers and some T6 as well, but it is doable (just not quite for the truly faint of heart).
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  • MBP 13 Inch Mid 2010 Only accepting 6 GB Ram upgrade not 8GB

    I just tried upgrading my ram today from 4GB to 8GB and the computer will only accept 6GB. Not both 2x4GB sticks. The Ram is within the specs for the computer and should be working just fine. Not sure what is going on. Both sticks work with a 2gb stick but not together. Any help would be appreciated. Here is the specs on the Memory. G.Skill 2x4GB DDR3 SODIMM 204PIN PC3-10666

    A 2010 MBP RAM should have these specifications: 204-pin PC3-8500 (1066 MHz) DDR3 SO-DIMM.  The RAM you installed does not appear to match what is required.
    Macs are very selective when it come to RAM.  OWC and Crucial are the most reliable vendors for Mac compatible RAM.
    I suggest that you return the RAM and purchase from the afore mentioned vendors.
    Ciao.

  • MBP battery "Not Charging" after RAM upgrade

    I brought my MBP into an apple store for the genius bar to install a 4g RAM upgrade, after i got it back it will not run on battery power. Its plugged in with green light on power adapter and battery indicates (0%) (Not Charging). Please help. My battery worked fine before bringing it into the apple store.
    Thanks.

    Welcome to Apple Discussions!
    This sounds like the RAM installed was either not to spec, faulty, or the installer missed a step. Take it back to the store and indicate to them what happened.

  • Ram upgrade for 2010 15" MBP

    What options do have to upgrade the RAM in a 2010 15" MBP?

    Check this link at Crucial.com. They have reliable/compatible RAM upgrades. It appears you can go as high as 8GB.

  • This is the regular status of the memory of my macbook pro. Do you think I need a RAM upgrade?

    Hi there,
    I'm hoping to seek the expert views of the community here.
    I have a MacBook Pro, Late 2011, 17 inch. Running latest version of Mavericks. Speed seems to have slowed somewhat, perhaps since I upgraded to Mavericks, but not certain about that. Based on my research of the Apple communities, I suspect that I may benefit from a RAM upgrade.
    Attached are a few screen shots to assist:
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    I have also read that my model of MacBook Pro is upgradeable to 16GB of RAM (2 x 8GB).
    Thoughts and views from the community would be greatly appreciated. Will additional RAM help the speed and performance of my MacBook Pro?
    Many thanks.

    More RAM is always a Prudent move...
    Kerrod wrote:
    Will additional RAM help the speed and performance of my MacBook Pro?
    It will certainly help with Performance.
    Macs can be very Fussy about RAM...
    You can use these Links to check which RAM is suitable for your Mac...
    http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/apple/memory/
    http://www.crucial.com
    It is Important to get the Correct and Matching RAM
    Those sites also have videos on how to Install RAM should you need it....

  • My Pro has had RAM upgrade. Will not login.

    My Pro has had RAM upgrade. Brand new compatible module. Boots fine but will not login.
    The password is typed in correctly (per account).
    A light grey screen & mouse cursor appears then we are cycled back to the login page. If we deliberately try an incorrect password we get the 'shimmy & shake' of an incorrect password.
    The H/W test passed.
    What do you suggest?
    Many thanks!
    Andy.

    I don't own a MBP but that sounds bizarre. Did it shut down as soon as she plugged it in?

  • Where can I find a 16gb or 32 gb ram upgrade for my 13" Mid-2012 Macbook Pro?

    I bought a 8gb ram upgrade for my macbook pro and it isnt getting the job done (I'm trying to run Protools 10).
    Where can I find a 16gb or 32 gb upgrade that is compatible with my macbook?
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    13" Mid-2012
    2.5 GHz Intel Core i5

    Crucial RAM for the 2012 MBP is around $129 at NewEgg and Amazon for 16GB.
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148609

  • Do apple provide mac book pro RAM upgrades?

    It currently has 2gb of ram and I would like to give it 4gb or more. I got this mac in late 2008

    Yes, Apple sells RAM upgrades -- for two to three times as much as anyone else does. Upgrading the RAM in your machine is a snap, and instructions are in your MBP user guide. Buy the RAM online and install it yourself. Here's one good place to buy, and a link to the right RAM for a late-2008 unibody MBP:
    http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other%20World%20Computing/8566DDR3S4GP/

  • Issues with sleep/wake feature after 16GB RAM upgrade in my MacBook Pro. Any thoughts?

    Just installed a 16GB RAM upgrade in my MacBook Pro and now it doesn't wake up on it's own when I open the lid. I have to press the power button. It works fine with a smaller RAM upgrade.
    I've tried putting in just one of the 8GB modules and the sleep/wake feature works as normal so there isn't a problem with the RAM modules that I've bought (Crucial.com). I've also put in a combination of Apple's original RAM and the new ones to make 10GB (8GB + 2GB), and the sleep/wake feature works on that too. Put both 8GB modules back in and the MacBook doesn't wake up when I open the lid, I have to press the power button to wake it up. The MacBook itself works fine, super fast and the memory is recognised on 'About This Mac', the sleep/wake issue is the only problem I'm having with the 16GB RAM.
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    I upgraded my early 2011 MBP to 16 gigs with Crucial. My machine would not sleep properly, because when I tried to wake it, it would wake from its hibernate image file. This is the issue I've seen here in this list.
    I tried all the suggestions I saw on these groups. Nothing helped. I contacted Crucial, who suggested that if their RAM was defective, they'd replace it per their warranty process. I needed some proof it was their RAM causing the problem.
    I put the original 8 gigs RAM back in the machine (2 4 gig sticks), and it behaved normally. I then put one stick of Crucial RAM in, all by itself. The machine behaved normally. I put the other stick of Crucial RAM back in, and took the first one out. The machine would not properly sleep and wake from sleep. This proved that one stick was causing the problem, and the other was not.
    Defective RAM!
    I then requested and received an RMA from Crucial to send the defective RAM back. They paid shipping. I got new sticks of RAM about a week later. These new sticks of RAM work properly. No sleep issues.
    I'm surprised and disappointed to say that this is not the first time I've received defective RAM from Crucial. I've purchased from them for years, and had GREAT service and received high quality products. The past couple years my experience has been different.
    I'm still pretty steamed about this, as I spent a great deal of time trying to diagnose the problem and fix it. I don't really have that kind of time to waste. My expectation was that their RAM was high quality, and unlikely to be at fault.
    Perhaps this is just a bad batch of RAM. I get that. I can forgive them once. But this has happened twice in the past three years. I'll look elsewhere for my next memory purchase.
    Keep in mind that their customer ratings are generally very high. My experience is probably  isolated.

  • Early 2008 MacBook Pro RAM upgrade limited to 3GB??

    My brother in law has an early 2008 MBP, 2.4GHz, I'm pretty much sure we are talking about the one described in this Apple tech specs:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/SP4
    Now, it says that it supports up to 4GB of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM. He bought 2x2GB Kingston memory modules , but the shop sold him the 800Mhz ones. Still they do fit and if only one is present together with the old 1GB 667MHz one it works fine reporting a total of 3GB. With the 2x2GB together the MBP doesn't even start.
    My understanding was that such a MBP could support up to 8GB of RAM with the new 4GB memory modules (well probably with SL at 64 bits, which works). Personally I have an early 2007 MacBook and I know there is a 3GB limit due to the GMA 950 (video chip) reserving higher addresses.
    Is there a similar situation for the MBP? I thought the memory speed being higher shouldn't matter (and it works indeed with one 800MHz module). Or is that MBP really limited to 3GB maximum? Any idea?
    Message was edited by: Michelasso

    yes, he will bring everything here today. I think he didn't buy the KTA MB800 anyway (made for Apple by kingston). Just generic. They are too cheap. But I have to check. Reading around I've found out that only the Penryn MBP should have the problem with faster RAM. Here is a good guide:
    http://forums.macnn.com/69/mac-notebooks/358184/a-guide-to-macbook-ram-upgrades/
    Well, he's still on time to give the RAM back and get the refund. Thanks for your help anyway.

  • Why does memory usage increase after RAM upgrade

    I upgraded my MBP RAM from 4GB to 8GB. I'm not running any additional applications, so I expected machine's RAM usage to remain the same as it was before upgrade.
    However, my RAM usage has increased to 4.6 GB. Why does my machine need more RAM now for the same lot of programs?
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    Mavericks utilize RAM a bit differently that previous OS ver.
    It trys to utilize all available RAM that you throw at it,  this is normal.
    YOu can read more:
    http://arstechnica.com/apple/2013/10/os-x-10-9/17/#compressed-memory
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5890
    https://developer.apple.com/library/mac/documentation/Performance/Conceptual/Man agingMemory/Articles/AboutMemory.html

  • Where can I go to in Apple to get my RAM upgraded?

    I'm still under AppleCare, and I have 4GB of RAM already.
    It's a bit laggy, and I was thinking of upgrading to an SSD hdd and more RAM.
    Is that something worth doing?
    Will I void my AppleCare? Else, where do I go to upgrade and yet still keep my AppleCare?

    I understand that you can do the ram upgrade yourself. this is considered a user option and will not affect warranty provided you take the usual precautions of disconnecting power and if the battery is removable do this also. Then make sure that you touch the case of the MBP before handling the ram - to discharge any possible static on your body. Don't touch the pins of the chips as this can damage the chips.
    I'm not sure whether replacing the hdd with solid state comes in the realm of user replaceable. If it fits in the same mount & uses the same connectors I guess it might.
    The advantage of solid state is that it is very fast and unlikely to fail as there are no moving parts.
    Neville

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