How to Install RAM in a 13" MacBook Pro

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[NicksBowlofComedy]

When I installed my Ram I did it correctly bit when I turn on it freezes

[ScreamingForBlood]

Very informative!

[jvieth30]

Great video man. Totally helped. I changed my ram completely worry-free. Thanks.

[Minecraft2tutorials]

Great video , I am looking to buy some RAM (Corsair 16 GB Vengeance Blue Low Profile 1600mhz PC3-12800 240-pin Dual Channel DDR3 Memory Kit 16 Dual Channel Kit). Will this be compatible with my machine (Macbook pro 2011 13'') ? Thanks in advance :]

[EpiCatastrophie]

@Minecraft2tutorials Sadly you can get that much ram on ur macbook pro, I just found this out :( the max is 8 GB!!!! This is how you find out, Click the apple logo on ur mac then go to about this mac, then go to "More Info" then click were it says memory then go to " memory Upgrade Instructions" the scroll down to "Applicable models" and the 2 macbook pro models will show you the memory specs. I hope you didn't buy ur memory already, Good luck!

[xScoreHD]

HELPP MY MACBOOK PRO JUST BLINKS A LIGHT AND BEEPS HELPPP

[matrixman339]

I believe static shock is a myth.

[TopGear577]

doesn't this void your warranty?

[HoopsProductions123]

@TopGear577 only removing the battery. You can change the hd and ram if you wish.

[NOTLEY12345]

Just put 8gb in mine, nice simple video. Would recommend every mac user do this, cheap and makes your computer faaaaaaaaast.

[ZachPape]

Does the brand of RAM really matter? Also, this model is able to go up to 8gbs isnt it?(two 4 gb sticks)

[NOTLEY12345]

I have bought one 4gb ram slot, if I take out one of my 1gb ram slots and put the 4 in instead does it make 5? Or do they have to be matching?

[Pexilico]

i have 8 gb in my mac :D

[iTalkAppleOnly]

Does it matter how many MHz the ram is? I was thinking about getting a 1600MHz one but I don't know if it'll be compatible

[bennyos1]

thanks very much for the upload!!

[thewesley95]

got 8g for 50$

[CamBlack92]

@thewesley95 same

[mbaltovski1]

What brand of RAM is it?

[flydynasty006]

did you alter your screen resolution? whats your resolution set at ? my 13" pro only displays 1280x800

[IM1DRFL]

I did what uve done, but when i started the computer it got stuck at the grey apple screen. Any suggestions??

[xxdavid15]

whoop whoop... gonna put eight in mine.... Mwahahahahahahaa

[sodoberman]

Awesome vid, simple and smart!

[SalehsTech]

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[maclobio93]

hey can u show how the computer runs now with the upgrade thx

[jmngld]

I'm not sure about the 13" MacBook Pro, but the screws closest to the lid in the 15" and 17" MacBook Pro are anger... its important to remove them with the screw driver and pressure IN LINE with the angle (not 90 degrees to the back cover) or there is a chance of stripping the screws.

[blueguy09]

can i have your old RAM

[MrJeruelorillaza]

THANK YOU. um do you know how much 2 4Gig rams cost?

[MatD97]

@MrJeruelorillaza About $50, actually $44 check it out here: amzn (dot) to/rfhXRI

hope this helps

[MrJeruelorillaza]

@MatD97

thanks, i got it.

[revenlymokalu07]

hey what ram should I use ? like what brands ?

[Tromster362]

will this let me play Starcraft 2 on my macbook pro (i have the same one he has but refurbished). I think it started out 4 GB but starcraft needs 6.99 GB. Will this let me play it... if not does anyone know any other ways that could let me play starcraft 2 on the computer.

[Kuzzism]

@Tromster362 thats probably hdd space, not RAM speed... so yeah

[dougieladd]

Very good instruction. Although I would like another angle so I can see you pushing the ram down... your hand was in the way. Apart from that sweet. Thanks.

[georgiefirst]

Thanks for this - I needed a demonstration. Yes, I got ram from Crucial too. Very quickly delivered to Australia and about $90 for 8 gb. Can't wait to upgrade from 2gb to 8. And I'm running Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit.

[ArGyProductions]

Brilliant 

[DOAScRiBBlEz]

wow ram is a lot cheaper now just got 8gb for 90$

[ippyGunz]

very helpful, thx!

[WiggyNRW]

useful - thanks!

[ginowowful]

So all i should do before installing the ram is touch something metal with my hands right?

[0817760636]

how about the new 2011 13" i5 macbook pro?

is it still the same way?

Cos I want to replace my RAM into 8GB

[alannguyen111]

what kind of ram do u use or where u get it

[zombartica]

Thanks man

They really simplified that

[gruvinnz]

You need to study up more on anti-static precautions. You were NOT sufficiently protected during this video. Every movement your body makes can charge you up again -- and the table and computer itself can change in charge over time, too. You need to take precautions to ensure that your body is always at the SAME charge as both the RAM and the computer, at all times. Otherwise, nice video. It helps to see the cover removal process before attempting it the first time. :D

[jewbybrother579]

this is a good video. sadly i cannot watch it and install more ram at the same time. frowny face.

[ole4961]

@jewbybrother579 you don´t have another device to watch this vid on like a iPhone or something

[stuartz1985]

Obviously clueless! The first thing you do before doing ANYTHING on a machine is disconnect the battery!

[huskermania]

@stuartz1985 Obviously you don't read! Removing the battery VOIDS YOUR WARRANTY. As long as power is off on the machine, you're good.

[stuartz1985]

@huskermania I said DISCONNECT... NOT remove!.. I don't read? I do this every day for a living!

[kfergiez]

@stuartz1985 Obviously clueless! The first thing you do when disconnecting the battery is VOID THE WARRANTY.

[kissfanbilly]

what would be a household item that i could use for the antishock material

[stuartz1985]

@kissfanbilly You NEED an antistatic wrist band and plug to do this. Any other method is unreliable.

[huskermania]

@stuartz1985 It's recommended, but you can just touch a metal item such as a PC tower chassis. Been doing it that way for at least 8 years. You don't really need a strap.

[stuartz1985]

Yeah, as I said, any other method is unreliable. An antistatic wrist strap and grounded ESD mat are the bare minimum for this.

[AppBuddy]

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[GTAcowen]

I did this to mine,but with two 8gb ram units. It's runs as smooth as ever. I can play large detailed and large memrory(offcourse with a 400gb hardrive!) games that use alot of ram. I used to have 4gb but switched it because my Mac version of some games and programs did not work.

[iStudioBlinkx]

They already have 4GB of RAM why would you need anymore?

[nicholapple]

@iStudioBlinkx speed i think.

[pelsje]

where did you get your ram? because on apple's site there quite expensive. thx

[zztop5911]

hello :) I have a 4gb in my macbook pro 13" right now, Should I upgrade to 8gb ram? is it worth it? could I tell a difference? please respond.

[500ncb]

@zztop5911 u WILL tell a difference.

[Jrdaprince88]

Where can i find the type of screw driver

[stuartz1985]

@Jrdaprince88 you need a '00' Phillips... any decent DIY shop will have them.

[DragonSoul95]

Just asking is it necessary to have 8gb RAM or does everything run smoothly enough with 4? Cause i am considering buying a macbook pro 13 inch with 4gb of ram. anyone should answear this and id like a little experience before i go around buying a big 8g ram pack and it just uses about 30% of that while about 30 - 50 % is totally unused. thankyou

[JegErN0rsk]

@DragonSoul95 buy the one with cheapest ram :) and the buy Ram cards from macsales(dot)com... for 118$ for 8Gb Ram Card (4x2) and the tools :)

[hyper080]

@JegErN0rsk here in australia i had the choice 4gb for 100$ or 8gb for 120$ ...................... sooooo i got 8

[stuartz1985]

@JegErN0rsk yeah, and void your warranty! Unless it is APPLE RAM, you might as well stick shit inside your Mac!

[JegErN0rsk]

@stuartz1985 if you read the instrucction manul you get with the mac.. the clearly say that it is safe to change ram.. they even putted a "how to change ra" section in the book

[zztop5911]

thanks for the tutorial. :)

did you notice any difference after you upgraded?

[den1slav]

good :)

[AlfredPiedmonte]

A lot of other instructional videos I have seen have said to remove the battery? Is that neccesary?

[Jubiejai]

any notebook DDR 3 ram work??? or do i have to buy something from apple?

[nilsmagnus]

Thanks for the video:)

[morgankis]

hi huskermania!!!! thanks but my macbook pro has already built in 4gb and can u tell me where to buy that mini screw to open macbookpros back?

[nagromgreen]

@morgankis Get a "precision" tool kit, I have one, works great, they normally come with some small torx drivers as well

[SonicManEXE]

@manilamerc No, that's the hard drive. 

[tdo7125]

Awesome!

[manilamerc]

wait a sec... if I remove my RAM, does that mean all my applications and everything are wiped away?

[points2shopPROOF]

WOW i paid $220 dollars for a computer place to install ram....

[xGuitarHero69]

@points2shopPROOF

lol, don't stress im sure many others have as well

[reficuz]

my mac has two memories of 2gb, a total of 4gb of ram. Can i replace one of those two with a 4gb so it will add up to 6gb of ram? or do both memories have to be the same?

[K6E6]

is it cloth that is static free?

[darylescape]

hey man i been looking for this totorial for a while thank u so much .... i dont need to back up HD do i or will every thing be ok wen inserted new ram???????

[mobilzzone]

@darylescape  you dont even touch the HD, so obviously you dont need to back it up

[notredame2191]

@RubricalEye this does no void the warranty... i just got off the phone with apple 20 minutes ago to make sure it wouldnt void it

[richard7717]

thnx for all the great vids they r very useful!!!!!!!

[SM7078]

i got 8GB of ram in it :D

[huskermania]

Nice lol

[Thugtorious]

@huskermania Does it work with any size macbook pro from 2009?

[Thugtorious]

@huskermania Does it work with any size macbook pro from 2009?

[morgankis]

@SM7078 is 8gb enough?

is it more faster than before?

are u using macbook pro?

[SM7078]

@morgankis yes it is so good whit 8GB but u only need 4GB or 6GB

it is so much faster it neeb to be done it's like i just got a new macbook pro do it man

u only need 4GB of ram tho i gave my other 4GB of ram to family member it's good it's still fast tho

[serb095]

@SM7078 how much was that??

[Robidub]

I have ram 2 2gb from my old Macbook (white) could i swap them over to the new Macbook Pro?

[huskermania]

Only if the RAM is DDR3. If its DDR2 it wont work

[Robidub]

Will it hurt my computer if I try to put them in and it isnt the right one?

[manicindhouse]

I have a 2gb Ram and 1023 processor macbook pro 13"

so how would i know if its ddr 3 or 2 also does 4 gb ram make a big difference?

I have osx running on it.

[RaulValdovinos]

@manicindhouse click the apple on the top left, then "about this mac" and it should say it right next to where it says "memory"

[gDawgBeatz]

@RubricalEye That's incorrect! Replacing the RAM on your MacBook Pro does not void your warranty as long as you don't damage anything! It is considered a "user-replaceable" component and therefore Apple does allow you to replace it and still keep your warranty intact! Apple even gives you a how-to on their website under their support section!

[tim9355]

No, it doesn't void the warranty apple just won't work on your computer until you replace the new RAM with the ones you took out. So remember if you send in your computer to remove ALL modifications.

[afg96]

@RubricalEye Nop because in the booklet of your computer it even tells you how to install it. Why would they tell you how to install it if it will void your warranty. And No it doesn't ask anyone at the apple store.

[Applestuff100]

@afg96

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[Nevy91]

In the beginning of the video you were talking about removing static but I did not see you do it. What do I have to do?

[huskermania]

all you have to do is periodically touch something medal

[shmow2]

could u just wear rubber gloves instead. lol

[UH60Austin]

Great tutorial thx!! So if i order my MBP just as it comes, I could go to that website and get the ram that you got?

[kypreaA]

Thanks for the tutorial...did you notice any speed differences after installing the extra 2GB? :)

[huskermania]

yeah i did.

[kwiiboy]

@huskermania what kinds?

[sukkmynutz]

If u do this urself. Doesn't it void the warrenty

[ams2010Productions]

no because it is a self serviceable part

[UnrelentingAssault]

Don't work on a surface that attracts static electricity, i.e. carpets. Work on a grounded surface. Using a static wrist band assists in the occurrence that there is static electricity. Touch an unpainted metallic surface to rid yourself of static.

Easy.

[XxorcraiserxX]

Hey how much did you pay for your macpro??

[scientolofag]

for THAT model I'd say $1500

[vampire5003]

No he spent $1099.00. About $1200.00 USD

[vampire5003]

Sorry i ment to say $1199.00 USD.

[ipodgrey2]

you finally get it.. I'll get mine in one week

[mansion10000]

Ya that makes sense. I know all about that kind of stuff, I'm just not that good at shopping. Thanks

[mansion10000]

I meant the physical size. I already know about the capacity, sorry if i didn't make that clear.

[huskermania]

yeah, sorry about that. Today, there are 2 main sizes. Laptop memory is generally the same size across the board, the same goes with desktop. You just need to make sure you get the right type. For example, my MBP only uses DDR3 memory, so I can't use the DDR2 memory from my older laptop, and the older one can't use the newer one.

Does that make sense? Hope I answered it correctly. =D

[scientolofag]

I think you CAN use the older ram in your newer computer. The only problem is that the ram is "slower" (Just something I heard from a nerd)

[huskermania]

depends on what type it is. My MBP only accepts DDR3 and my older laptop only accepts DDR2

[mansion10000]

Are all modules of RAM the same size?

[huskermania]

they can vary. Common sizes include 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB

[josephgrovers]

I'm sure he was asking about the size of it, not the capacity of the ram unit.

[redspade04]

no. just google what type your pc needs and youll get an answer

[delidanks]

Yeah, my computer was ended up useless and completely messed up on me because I blew my RAM from static electricity, whoops :(

[GenuineReplica]

i like the tone of your voice

i hate annoying youtubers who nag when they talk

but youre cool

[aycardo10]

will it void you worenty

[maplestorydude321]

Obviously not..

[aycardo10]

why

[maplestorydude321]

because its an upgrade not a mod.. If u bought apple care and if for some reason u screw up the process, apple will fix it for free in the store.

[trackrunner908]

no, to upgrade memory you are still under warrenty.

[howl225]

Nice vid