Owc also offers storage solutions, hard drive upgrades, optical drives, and more. This 8gb kit contains 2 sticks of 4gb memory modules. There you can find the proper ssd, ram and battery for your macbook model. Corsair apple certified 16gb 2x8gb ddr3 33 mhz pc3. Timetec hynix ic 8gb kit2x4gb compatible for apple ddr3. If you are not completely satisfied, simply contact macfixit australia customer service to request a full refund. Page 2 of 2 the best ram configuration for a dell studio xps 435mt. Basisspeicher, 2 gb zwei 1 gb fully buffered dual inline memory modules, fbdimms. Today i upgrade the worlds fastest late 2008 unibody macbook with 33mhz ram and the results are not surprising collins channel.
Can the mid 2009 apple macbook pro use ddr3 33 mhz. Although apple suggests you can only upgrade to 8gb, but actually you can upgrade to 16 gb. No hassle, no restocking fees thats the macfixit difference. I bought some gskill 2x4gb 33 mhz ram for my unibody late 08.
Again, apple has this official installing guide along with their list of compatible ram. Macbook pro ssd ram upgrade upgrading my 2011 macbook pro stock hdd. In late 2008, the unibody macbook pro was released with the casing designed from a single block of aluminum. This tutorial works on all unibody macbook pros all the models beginning from 2008. You may install the ddr3 33mhz memory in this macbook, but your system will. Mar 30, 2017 learn how to remove or install memory in your macbook pro notebook computer. Browse lots of pro ram available for sale this week. The best ram configuration for a dell studio xps 435mt. Can i put 16gb 2x8 in my macbook pro, mid 2009 model a1286. Buy 4gb 2x2gb memory ram for apple macbook inch, aluminum, late 2008 laptop memory upgrade limited from seifelden. Only model with alloy unibody in the macbook series. Corsair apple imac macbook and pro 8gb ddr3 33 mhz cas 9.
I havent seen any information saying the earlier ones cant take the ram so i wanted to get another opinion before i. It seemed to work for days or even a week, but i had sporadic kernel panics and memory corruption issues. I too can confirm that 33mhz ram works on my 2008 unibody macbook. Purchased this for my late 2011 macbook pro as it was becoming too sluggish. I removed the 4gb of ram in my late 2011 macbook pro 15 and replaced it with 8gb of this ram. Macbook pro memory upgrades macbook pro ram upgrades. Macbook pro inch, retina, two thunderbolt 3 ports, late 2016 macbook pro inch, retina, two thunderbolt 3 ports, mid2017 macbook pro 15 inch, 2422ghz. I then removed the new ram and put the old ram back in. I have the latest firmware and os needed for the upgrade but when i installed it and tried to boot my mac. Upgrade hard drive and ram of macbook pro unibody late 2008. Maximum amount of supported ram by the os hi, my macbook pro currently has 4gb of ram.
Jul 29, 2014 all inch macbook pro with retina notebooks have 8gb of ram, while the two 15inch models have 16gb of ram standard. In the pdf instruction manual, apple specifies that all udimms for the mid2010. Im really struggling to get my machine to boot from usb, because im trying to install windows 7 on. Tested at apples compatibility lab to ensure functionality with all current products that have official apple support for 4gb sodimms. Im just happy it accepted the ram, not really worried about whether its running 1066 or 33. In short, 204pin small outline dual inline memory modules sodimms are the form factor used to provide ddr3 memory modules for notebook computers and other small form factor computing platforms. Buy kingston technology 8gb kit 2x4 gb modules 1066mhz ddr3 sodimm notebook memory for select apple imacs and macbooks ktamb1066k28g. Thereafter, firefox and safari would each function for 15 minute periods before crashing. Im going purchase 1067 mhz ram, and swap them out to see if that reduces the heat and the fan. Macbook inch, late 2008 memory ram upgrade replacement. Once we manually installed the updated version of the efi firmware in. Not sure whether thats reality, but no problems yet. My usage is limited for all these year, but some i wanted to use it more as my office laptop is showing its age and my better half needed some thing other than a smartphone and tablet at home.
How to upgrade your ram to 8gb on late 2008 apple macbook duration. My computer is currently running mountain lion and has model identifier. And you will definitely be able to extend the life of your late 2008 macbook with more memory, an ssd, and a new battery. Given that the late 2008 macbook is the first of the ddr3 systems, it would be interesting if someone with a later 1067 ram laptop 2009 or 2010 could try an experiment like mine with mixing 1067 and 33 ram, and report back on the results. Other similar macbook pros are the macbook pro, macbook pro 17 200608 and macbook pro 17 unibody. The macos high sierra was not able to perform to its optimal potential with the lack of memory space that came with the stock laptop. A higher frequency stick of ram should just clock downwards to the specified frequency on the board or, if allowed, stay running at its original frequency.
Can i use 16gb ddr31600mhz ram in an early macbook pro 8. All inch macbook pro with retina notebooks have 8gb of ram, while the two 15inch models have 16gb of ram standard. Christopher huang, late 2008 aluminium unibody macbook user. There is a different firmware efi update for the unibody macbook that allows it to work ok with 8gb ram, earlier updates will only support 6gb, any more causes constant. How to instructions and video to upgrade the ram in the nonpro inch aluminum unibody macbook models macbook5,1late 2008. Upgrading a macbook aluminum, late 2008 part 1 ram. Send us your old memory when you upgrade and well give you a rebate. But i have read from some nonapple site that the operating system supports maximum 4gb. Macbook pro inch and 15 inch mid 2012 ram upgrades run ddr31600mhz with a system maximum of 16gb. Oct 02, 2010 upgrading a macbook aluminum, late 2008 part 1 ram.
How to install memory for your macbook pro unibody ddr3 ram. How do you upgrade the ram in the 15inch late 2008 unibody macbook pro. There are multiple revisions of the macbook pro 15. B00 boot rom today with 2x4gb 33mhz works perfectly sees the 8gb and runs at 33mhz. Then i used an spd editor on a windows notebook to set the default frequency of one of the modules to 1066mhz which pulled the other one down as well. Loads of stepbystep instructions available all over the internet. Once youre sure which model you have, find it in the list below to go to the instructions for that model. Memory free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Been reading some mixed views on this on various forums and decided to try it out anyway esp. It is strange that there are people whose same model has a higher bootrom version than mine but i never receive a firmware update. I shut down my macbook and disconnected it from the power.
Macbook pro loses internet connection when connected. This means that it not only stores images and videos, but it also stores coding components that run portions of the device and its programs. Im not sure how much that ram or the processor is contributing to the efficiency of the laptop. I installed a 1600 mhz 16 gb ram on my late 2011 17. Green cell a1280 laptop akku fur apple macbook a1278 2008. Corsair apple zertifiziert 8gb ddr3 1066 mhz laptop. Its possible to download the document as pdf or print. I posted this thread on the macbook pro forum and didnt get really many useful replies. I have an old 2009 macbook 4gb ram updated to yosemite and its running pretty slow now. I confirm that the ram corsair cmso8gx3m2a33c9 on macbook late 2009 macbook6,1 mc207ll a system that has the 2.
Apple macbook pro 15inch, late 2008 computer memory ram. To identify your macbook pro model, use the information in how to identify macbook pro models. Apple macbook pro 15 inch late 2008 user manual, page. Buy corsair cmsa8gx3m1a33c9 8gb mac memory online at low price in india on. Ddr3 1600mhz pc312800 204pin sodimm memory for macbook pro. I removed the 4gb of ram in my late2011 macbook pro 15. The maximum ram memory the two sodimm slots can support is up to 4gb. This gives me a nice desktop setup and when i need to be mobile the form factor is perfect. I chose this ram as i was upgrading my late 2008 unibody macbook on a budget and for this price you really cannot go wrong. I have a late 2008 macbook unibody and put 2 x 4gb 33mhz ram in and it worked, but i do get occasional program crashes, especially for games. A secret firmware update meant some late 08 macbooksmacbook pros couldnt.
As long as its the same type of ram ddr3, your logic board should recognize it. However, not everybody can afford to get the newest model every year. Memory upgrade to 8gb on unibody macbook super user. Product overview corsair mac memory, 8gb 33mhz c9 ddr3 sodimm for apple imac, macbook and macbook pro 4gb 2x4gb. Pro ram for sale historical memorabilia collectibles. And you will definitely be able to extend the life of your late 2008 macbook with more memory, an ssd, and a. The macbook pro mid 2009 shipped original from apple running the ddr3 1066mhz. Corsair apple certified 16gb 2x8gb ddr3 33 mhz pc3 10666 laptop memory cmsa16gx3m2a33c9. This information comes from the dell studio xps 435 mt manual. When plugging in the usb then going into startup manager hold option key while booting, it doesnt show my usb drive. So i would recommend to get 16 gb at at least 33 mhz.
In meinem early 2011 macbook pro mit minimalkonfiguration waren 4gb ram bei 33mhz verbaut. Memory ram upgrades for macbook pro 2012 late 2016. Speicher entfernen oder installieren apple support. The unibody sandy bridge macbook pro runs ddr3 33mhz with a 16gb maximum. Learn how to identify your imac, then find it below. Komputerbay 8gb 2x 4gb ddr3 sodimm 204 pin made with. Mac memory ddr3 sodimm, pc8500 1066 mhz cmsa8gx3m2a1066c7 for my late 2008 macbook. I have a late 2008 macbook unibody and put 2 x 4gb 33mhz. Apple notebooks not listed in this table have nonremovable. You can learn how to do it i watching the videos on the owc website. Our stepbystep installation videos guide you through upgrading your mac, iphone, ipad or ipod. Both late 2009 unibody macbook and mid 2010 unibody macbook are a42.
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To help find the compatible upgrades for you, i suggest using our myowc search. I just found that there is a way to get the late 2008 macbooks up to 8gb ram. I will be using the chrome, microsoft word, spotify, and email simultaneously. Ive been running 33 ddr ram in my late 2008 mbp with no problems for a year under the new boot rom. Hey, by reading this article i decided to buy the 8gb ram 2x2gb for my macbook unibody late 2008. I have another 4gb ram module which i would like to install. I own a macbook pro 2011 and my wife has a macbook unibody late 2008. Learn about the types of random access memory ram and video memory vram used in imac computers. The 27 late 2012 through late 2014 imacs, including the imac 5k retina display, utilize ddr31600mhz memory. The unibody sandy bridge macbook pro runs ddr333mhz with a 16gb maximum.
But then i spent 90 bucks to get this 16 gb ram and now my mac book is live and kicking. Right now, everybodys talking about the macbook pros announced at wwdc earlier this month. Nov 24, 2014 how to upgrade your ram to 8gb on late 2008 apple macbook duration. How to instructions and video to upgrade the ram in the nonpro inch aluminum unibody macbook models macbook5,1 late 2008. Boost 2011 mbp performance with 1600mhz ram monday, june 25th, 2012 author. Apr 12, 2019 learn about the types of random access memory ram and video memory vram used in imac computers. Hi a friend of mine asked me to upgrade her macbooks hard drive and ram. Oct 07, 2011 the macbook pro mid 2009 shipped original from apple running the ddr3 1066mhz. Kingston technology 8gb kit 2x4 gb modules 1066mhz ddr3.
Sell your used early 2008 17 macbook pro late 2008unibody macbook pro. How do you upgrade the ram in the 15inch late 2008unibody macbook pro. Now considering getting a new base model 15 mbp, i7 2,3 ghz 2,3 ghz, 2x2gb ram for dj work. Corsair apple certified 16gb 2x8gb ddr3 33 mhz pc3 10666. Macbook pro 17 inch, late 2008 macbook pro 17 inch, mid 2009. On top of that, cpu clock speed is now 200mhz faster. Macbook pro late 2008, and 33mhz ram mo apple community. Is the macbook air core i7 with 8gb ram or macbook pro retina core i5 with 4gb. Hd and replaced it with a 1 tb making my macbook pro ready for editing high definition video. Can the mid 2009 apple macbook pro use ddr3 33 mhz memory. I now have 2x4gb patriot pc310600 33mhz sticks in macbook and so far everything is smooth sailing. Learn how to remove or install memory in your macbook pro notebook computer. It seems to run fast, and no problems, except, the fans are running a bit high, so it seems to me that the faster ram is driving the heat up.
When i installed the 8 gb set my computer was unable to boot up. Buy memory ram upgrades for your apple macbook pro 15inch, late 2008 2. I recently upgraded the ram of my mbp from 4gb to 8gb, but. Buy timetec hynix ic 8gb kit2x4gb compatible for apple ddr3 1067mhz1066mhz pc38500 sodimm ram upgrade for late 2008, earlymidlate 2009, mid 2010 macbook, macbook pro, imac, mac mini 8gb kit2x4gb. Although imac late 2006 accepts up to a 2gb sodimm in each of its two memory slots, the computer only supports 3gb total memory. Im really struggling to get my machine to boot from usb, because im trying to install windows 7 on it. Corsair apple zertifiziert 8gb 2x4gb ddr3 1066 mhz pc3 8500 laptop. It was the first aluminum unibody notebook from apple and although it was launched as part of the macbook range it has since migrated to the macbook pro range i run my macbook through a 24 samsung syncmaster t240 and use the wired keyboard and wired mouse. Atech for apple 8gb kit 2x 4gb ddr3 1067mhz 1066mhz pc38500 sodimm memory ram upgrade for macbook, macbook pro, imac, mac mini late 2008, early 2009, mid 2009, late 2009, mid 2010 models. Are these models backwards compatible with earlier mac pro ram. My macbook pro late 2011 with 4gb ram was so slow that i was almost about to trash it. My late 2008 macbook korean version 2gb ram and hdd is screaming for upgrades for a long time. Works well so far, macbook is recognizing it as 33, not 1066.
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