More RAM in Macbook

Hello, I have a Macbook 2.16 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (Mid 2007) with 1GB RAM memory (two 512MB) of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300).
I want to upgrade this RAM memory to 2GB, and I wonder if it would work if I put 1 memory of 2GB instead of 2 memories of 1GB each.
Thank you.

put 1gb in each slot.

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    http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201165
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    2
    Base memory
    4 GB
    Maximum memory
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    - 30mm (1.18 inch)
    - 2 GB or 4 GB
    - 204-pin
    - PC3-8500 DDR3 1066 MHz type RAM
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    Quit any apps you’re not using.
    Use Disk Utility to verify and fix any issues with your hard disk.If you have problems with your disk
    Use Activity Monitor to see if a particular app or activity is making a large demand on your Mac.
    Last Modified: May 8, 2014
    Cheers,
    - Judy

  • Adding more RAM to my MacBook Pro

    I have a MacBook Pro 2.4 GHz with 2 GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM and need to add more ram. can i, and if so, what kind should i get? what's the most I can add? recommend any non-apple brands like kingston? (since it'd be cheaper and i can have a friend install it)
    thanks!

    Yes you can, up to 4 GB, you can also use Kingston, Crucial (which I've used on two notebooks and my MacPro and PowerMacs, OWC, etc.
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    Message was edited by: deggie

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