Apr 11, 2017 upgrading ram of macbook becomes a popular choice. Introduced on january 21, 2009, the macbook 5,2 inch was a featurebump of the existing lowend white macbook model. Late 2008, macbook5,1, 2x 204pin pc38500 1066 mhz ddr3 so dimm, 8 gb. Macbook 5,1 and macbook 5,2 full information, specs. There is nothing there that suggests a 2008 mbp or mb supports 16gb of ram. The actual maximum ram for each apple macbook pro with complete specs a click away. Apple only says that you can expand up the 4gb, but you can install more than that. Macbook ram macbook memory upgrade ram for macbook. Macbook air 1,1 inch, original 2008 full information. Apples laptop lineup is more streamlined than ever, now comprised of a inch macbook air and inch and 16inch macbook pro models.
How to force restart a macbook, macbook air, and macbook. Specifically, as discovered by owc, the inch mid2010 macbook pro models and only the inch models the macbook pro core 2 duo 2. Each will test memory differently and some may miss a problem that another can detect. The macbook is not a pro model and the only aluminium from 2008. The macbook air late 2008 shipped in two configurations. Electronics free delivery possible on eligible purchases.
Configure your macbook air with these options, only at apple. If you think youre going to be needing a lot of space, then the pro is a fitting option. As it turns out, several other memory vendorsalong with some late 08 macbookmacbook pro usershave laid claim to these machines working with 8gb of ram. The macbook air is a line of laptop computers developed and manufactured by apple inc. But it can still be tough deciding what macbook to buy. Actual maximum ram of all macbook pro models macs by. Officially, apple only supports 4 gb of ram in the late 2008unibody macbook. Since then, the air has become apples entrylevel laptop due. Owc 2gb 2gb x 1 ddr2 pc25300 667mhz 200 pin ram memory. The macbook is a brand of macintosh laptop computers by apple inc. In the last two months, apple has refreshed the inch macbook air, the inch macbook pro, and the 12. Earlier versions of the operating system are limited to a 6gb maximum.
The macbook air ram, for instance, is upgradable up to 1tb. Since then, the air has become apples entrylevel laptop due to the original macbooks discontinuation in 2011. I just dont know if the ram are going to work together and if i have to upgrade to 8gb instead. Owc 2gb 1gb x 2 ddr2 pc25300 667mhz 200 pin ram memory. How to upgrade macbook air ram and mackbook pro memory. The current lineup consists of the macbook air 2008present and the macbook pro 2006present. Will a late 2008 apple macbook run with 8gb memory installed. Crucial memory and ssd upgrades 100% compatibility guaranteed for apple macbook pro early 2008 and late 2008 free us delivery. For detailed information about the amount of memory installed in your computer, open system profiler by choosing apple and then about this mac. It consists of a fullsize keyboard, a machined aluminum case, and a thin light structure. And you will definitely be able to extend the life of your late 2008 macbook with more memory, an ssd, and a new battery. Upgrading the memory in the late 2008 unibody 15inch macbook pro models is a bit more difficult than it is in the very easy earlier macbook pro models, but it still is quite easy. There were a couple macbook updates in 2008 two white macbook models and one aluminum macbook the predecessor to the macbook pro inch. Will a late 2008 macbook that is only suppose to run up to 4gb memory run 8gb without problems.
Smart new features like sidecar, powerful technologies for developers, and your favorite ipad apps, now on mac. These machines have seen several updates, from the original macbook that used ddr2667mhz memory to the most recent version from 2010 that used ddr31066mhz. How to upgrade macbook air ram and mackbook pro memory rewa. To help find the compatible upgrades for you, i suggest using our myowc search. The total memory includes the amount of memory that originally came with the computer plus the new memory you added, or if all the memory has been replaced, the new total for that memory. Crucial memory and ssd upgrades 100% compatibility guaranteed for apple macbook early 2008 and late 2008 free us delivery. In addition, the microdvi port was replaced with the new mini displayport, which was capable of driving a larger external display 2560x1600. The late 2008 aluminum macbook can be upgraded to a maximum of 8gb when running snow leopard 10. Mac specs by capability actual maximum ram macbook models. Macbook 5,1 and macbook 5,2 full information, specs igotoffer.
The macbook, while now replaced by the macbook air line of mac laptops, is still a great machine and continues to be the main laptop for many apple users. Apples never really gone into that part of the market, not with the previous airs, not even with the original ibooks and macbooks. Rewa here introduces a quick and inexpensive way to upgrade your macbook memory so as to improve your macs speed and the performance. Owc maxram memory certification max out your mac ram. Macbook air 1,1 inch, original 2008 is powered with a customized dual core air core 2 duo p7500 and intel gma x3100 integrated graphics processor with 144 mb of shared ddr2 memory. Mac specs by capability actual maximum ram macbook pro models. Officially, apple only revealed that the original macbook air has a 1. Macbook air overheating, macbook pro vertical striping, flash vs. Now with true tone, but the fan is still annoying uhd graphics 617, core i5 i58210y. Upgrading the memory in the late 2008unibody 15inch macbook pro models is a bit more difficult than it is in the very easy earlier macbook pro models, but it. All nonunibody 2008 mbps and mbs early 2008 support a maximum of 6gb of ram. Owc 2gb 2gb x 1 ddr2 pc25300 667mhz 200 pin ram memory owc5300ddr2s2gb 1 x 2. You know, for people who want bigger screens but dont need prolevel compute to go with it.
From basics to pro tips, get more out of your new mac with the help of a specialist. On the flip side is a 16inch macbook air, in the dimensional style of the new 16inch macbook pro. This late 2008 macbook my family got about 10 years ago. Apple laptops, apple macbook air, apple macbook pro walmart. A different macbook line existed from 2006 to 2012 and 2015 to 2019. Owc 2gb 1gb x 2 ddr2 pc25300 667mhz 200 pin ram memory 2 x 1. A new firmware update made it possible to upgrade all the way up to 8gb of memory. The graphics chipset received a significant upgrade. This was contradictory to our testing in december 2009 which quite clearly showed that while these models recognized a full 8gb, if an application addressed more than 6gb, the system.
Ram and ssd upgrades for apple macbook air upgradeable. Ramjet uses a nonstacked module for the 4gb sodimm module for the macbook. By shaving a couple inches off the inch macbook air, you still get a inch macbooks resolution while dramatically increasing the portability of your laptop. The macbook mid2010 has the same chipset as the macbook pro 2010, so it too can support 8gb of ram. The actual maximum ram of each nonpro macbook is listed below along with its compatible ram type, default amount of ram preinstalled, common identifiers suitable to identify a macbook in order to determine its ram capacity, and more if you are not sure which macbook you have, and the model identifier and emc number below. Officially this macbook was released with a maximum ram capacity of 4gb in 2 slots. Apple also provided the following image to compare the size of the standard intel core 2 duo processor to the one in the. The widescreen tft led backlit activematrix display has 1280 x 800 native resolution and a glossy. Both models were replaced in june 2009 by the macbook air mid. Macbook disassembling remove the mackbook lower case, then detach the mackbook battery and io board flex. To my knowledge you cannot upgrade the ram on macbook airs.
So i have this old macbook from 2008 called macbook ultimo 2008. The actual maximum ram of each nonpro macbook is listed below along with its compatible ram type, default amount of ram preinstalled, common identifiers suitable to identify a macbook in order to determine its ram capacity, and more. The ram is integrated into the logic board and not replaceable. Owc memory upgrades for macbook aluminum late 2008. The actual maximum ram of each macbook pro is listed below along with its compatible ram type, default amount of ram preinstalled, common identifiers suitable to identify a macbook pro in order to determine its ram capacity, and more if you are not sure which macbook pro you have, and the model identifier and emc number. Apple macbook memory upgrades for 4gb, 6gb and 8gb ddr2 or ddr3 ram. You can find specs on all apple products, including maximum ram. Actual maximum ram of all macbook models macs by capability. Review of the new apple macbook aluminium from okt. Both models were replaced in june 2009 by the macbook air mid 2009. It features 2 gb of ram, an 80 gb hard drive 4200 rpm.
With just 2 gb of memory, the macbook air is a decent performer with os x 10. Both mac memory and storage are outstanding and necessary for optimal computing performance during strenuous computer projects. 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 by atech. Apple officially supports a maximum of 4 gb of ram. Same goes for the aluminum macbook, except it requires 1066mhz ddr3 pc38500 sdram. Here are detailed steps for upgrade macbook air ram process a quick and inexpensive way to improve your macbooks performance. While owc maxram configurations exceed apples officially supported maximums, all owc brand memory. The white macbook models from that year use 667mhz ddr2 pc25300 sdram and support a maximum of 6gb but you will have to put in 8gb for that to work. Oct 27, 2018 this late 2008 macbook my family got about 10 years ago.
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