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01-23-2012, 04:36 PM #1
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Upgrading RAM on Macbook Pro 2008Hi,
I read this on the Apple site, which pertains to my model: MacBook Pro: How to remove or install memory
This has me sort of confused, it says DDR3 there, but then below it says DDR2 - does this mean that I can put DDR3 successfully, or not?
Do I need to use SODIMM RAM?
In either case, where is a reliable source of inexpensive, compatible RAM?
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01-23-2012, 04:43 PM #2
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Some of the MBPs cam with DDR2 and some with DDR3. These memory types are NOT COMPATIBLE.
Best place to double check is by clicking on the Apple Logo in the upper left and then clicking "About This Mac"
That will tell you the type of memory that you have, and need. A few great vendors are NewEgg and OWC.
Performance Upgrades; FireWire USB SATA Storage; Memory, more at OWC
Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, LED LCD TV, Digital Cameras and more!
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01-23-2012, 04:47 PM #3
According to Mactracker
Early 2008 Macbook Pro
2 - 200-pin PC2-5300 (667MHz) DDR2 SO-DIMM
Late 2008 Macbook Pro
2 - 204-pin PC3-8500 (1066 MHz) DDR3 SO-DIMM
OWC's utility is excellent at detecting the type of RAM you have btw.mike
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01-23-2012, 05:07 PM #4
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His title says 2008. Looking at Apple's site, some of the 2008's came with DDR2 and others with DDR3
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01-23-2012, 05:11 PM #5
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01-23-2012, 05:16 PM #6
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Reread your post...
According to Mactracker
Early 2011 Macbook Pro
2 - 200-pin PC2-5300 (667MHz) DDR2 SO-DIMM
Late 2011 Macbook Pro
2 - 204-pin PC3-8500 (1066 MHz) DDR3 SO-DIMM
OWC's utility is excellent at detecting the type of RAM you have btw.
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01-23-2012, 05:25 PM #7
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01-23-2012, 05:27 PM #8
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No worries. I keep using 2011 everywhere, even at work. It's been frustrating...
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