Upgrading 10.5 - 10.6 HELP!

Sikander · Sikander #1 (**permalink**)

01-12-2011, 01:42 PM

i have tried installing mac osx snow leopard and it said 'not enough RAM' so i read the requirements of what's needed to install it, and it specifies atleast 1GB ram so i've looked on my Macbook and its says it only has 512MB i believe..
is there anything i can do?

Thanks

pigoo3 · pigoo3 #2 (**permalink**)

01-12-2011, 01:51 PM

Yes...the answer is to upgrade your MacBook's ram to 1 gigabyte.

- Nick

Sikander · Sikander #3 (**permalink**)

01-12-2011, 01:58 PM

Hmm, how much can i get one for?
and i haven't a clue on how to put it in

pigoo3 · pigoo3 #4 (**permalink**)

01-12-2011, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sikander

Hmm, how much can i get one for?
and i haven't a clue on how to put it in

If you don't have a clue how to put it in...then maybe this isn't a project for you.

Actually it is very easy

...you can go to:

iFixit: The free repair manual

...and they have instructions on how to do it. You can also search the internet...and probably find 50 or more "Do It Yourself" instructions & videos on how to do it.

To get the ram you need...try one of these guys:

OWC
Crucial

Hope this helps,

- Nick

Sikander · Sikander #5 (**permalink**)

01-12-2011, 02:25 PM

but i wanted to upgrade me OS

haha thanks a lot Nick ill take a look

Sikander · Sikander #6 (**permalink**)

01-15-2011, 07:05 PM

errr, ive found the one i need and my question is.. there are 2 slots, do i have to fill up both slots? or can i just put a 1GB RAM in? oh and if i put the 1gb ram in can i also put my 256MB RAM in the other one?

thanks

chscag · chscag #7 (**permalink**)

01-15-2011, 07:53 PM

The maximum amount of memory for that machine is 2 GB. You need to buy 2 x 1GB modules and install them. That means removing both 256MB modules. See Nick's reply about ifixit and where to buy.

Don't mix modules, always use two of the same kind.

chas_m · chas_m #8 (**permalink**)

01-16-2011, 05:09 AM

And I *highly* recommend upgrading to 2GB of RAM. I know it says you only need 1GB, but trust me ... it's money well spent to get 2GB.

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Member Since: May 20, 2008 Location: U.S. Posts: 29,406 Mac Specs: 13" MB 2.4ghz, 2gig ram, OS 10.7.5	01-12-2011, 01:51 PM Yes...the answer is to upgrade your MacBook's ram to 1 gigabyte. - Nick - Too many "beachballs", read this: Beachballs - Computer seems slower than it used to? Read this for some slow computer tips: Speedup - Almost full hard drive? Some solutions. Out of Space - Apple Battery Info. Battery
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Member Since: Jan 23, 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 42,613 Mac Specs: 27" iMac i5, 3.2 GHz, iPad 3, iPhone 5c, 3 iPods, Yosemite	01-15-2011, 07:53 PM The maximum amount of memory for that machine is 2 GB. You need to buy 2 x 1GB modules and install them. That means removing both 256MB modules. See Nick's reply about ifixit and where to buy. Don't mix modules, always use two of the same kind. COMMUNITY RULES Writing a Quality Post
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Member Since: Jan 22, 2010 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 18,081 Mac Specs: Mid-2012 MBP (16GB, 1TB HD), BenQ second monitor, iPhone 5s 32GB, iPad Air 2 64GB	01-16-2011, 05:09 AM And I highly recommend upgrading to 2GB of RAM. I know it says you only need 1GB, but trust me ... it's money well spent to get 2GB. Cheers, chas_m -- My essay for switchers and newbies • Keeping your Mac in top form
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Sikander #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 10, 2011 Posts: 13 Mac Specs: Macbook 2GHz Intel Core Duo	01-12-2011, 01:42 PM i have tried installing mac osx snow leopard and it said 'not enough RAM' so i read the requirements of what's needed to install it, and it specifies atleast 1GB ram so i've looked on my Macbook and its says it only has 512MB i believe.. is there anything i can do? Thanks
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Sikander #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 10, 2011 Posts: 13 Mac Specs: Macbook 2GHz Intel Core Duo	01-12-2011, 02:25 PM but i wanted to upgrade me OS haha thanks a lot Nick ill take a look
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Sikander #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 10, 2011 Posts: 13 Mac Specs: Macbook 2GHz Intel Core Duo	01-15-2011, 07:05 PM errr, ive found the one i need and my question is.. there are 2 slots, do i have to fill up both slots? or can i just put a 1GB RAM in? oh and if i put the 1gb ram in can i also put my 256MB RAM in the other one? thanks
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