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What is the maximum RAM for MacBook Pro?

By Liam Parker

* The Mac Pro 3,1 can utilize 8x8GB of memory for a maximum of 64GB under OS 10.9….Ramjet+ Beyond the Apple Specifications.

iMac – Model IDApple Listed MaxRamjet+ Tested Max
MacBook Pro 4,14GB6GB
MacBook Pro 5,14GB8GB
MacBook Pro 7,18GB16GB
MacBook Pro 8,1 to 8,38GB16GB

Can you upgrade a 2008 MacBook Pro?

Updated Apple firmware enables an 8 GB upgrade for ‘late 2008’ MacBook and MacBook Pro with Intel Core 2 DUO CPUs. While Apple specifies a maximum of 4 GB RAM for this system, we have offered a compatible upgrade to no more than 6 GB to date based on the official information available to us on the updated firmware.

Can I upgrade RAM MacBook Air 2008?

The short answer to this question is you cannot upgrade the RAM in the MacBook Air models as it soldered in place.

Can I upgrade the Ram ON MY 2008 MacBook Pro?

The Macbook is not a pro model and the only aluminium from 2008. Here’s a guide on how to upgrade the RAM on my Mac from Apple: . Officially this Macbook was released with a maximum RAM capacity of 4GB in 2 slots. A new firmware update made it possible to upgrade all the way up to 8GB of memory.

Is the 2008 MacBook Ultimo 2008 a pro model?

So I have this old Macbook from 2008 called “Macbook Ultimo 2008”. The Macbook is not a pro model and the only aluminium from 2008. Here’s a guide on how to upgrade the RAM on my Mac from Apple: .

What is the maximum amount of RAM in a MacBook Pro?

Actual Maximum RAM. Officially, Apple only supports 4 GB of RAM in the “Late 2008/Unibody” MacBook Pro models. Initial tests at the time these models shipped from site sponsor Other World Computing and the always excellent BareFeats demonstrated that they were capable of stably supporting 6 GB of RAM with one 2 GB module and one 4 GB module.

How to install new memory on a MacBook Pro?

Removing or installing memory Step 1: Remove the bottom case. Shut down your MacBook Pro. Disconnect the power adapter, Ethernet cable, USB cables,… Step 2: Remove existing memory (if present). Push the levers on the sides of the memory module in an outward direction… Step 3: Install memory.