Mac Tip #1 - Upgrading the Ram on a Unibody 13" Macbook

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This is a short video showing you how to upgrade the ram on a 2.4 Ghz 13" Macbook from 2 GB to 4GB. The ram I used is Mushkin and I purchased it from Newegg http://www.tinyurl.com/mushkin

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[zebi269]

Why would you need to up the ram on a macbook.

[BrickSh0t7]

@zebi269 It gives your computer a speed boost. It isn't really needed for a casual user, but I use a lot of software at one time and it comes in handy to stop my system from being bogged down.

[MrNando5556]

i have the same macbook ;)

could u not just add 2 gbs of ram to the 2gb allready in there o do you have to bay a whole new 4gb chip?

[BrickSh0t7]

@MrNando5556 The 2GB were in the form of two 1GB chips. The MacBook I have only allows for two ram chips - that is why I used two 2GB chips.

[saphira512]

is this the same method as the new white macbook unibody? :) great vid.

[BrickSh0t7]

@saphira512 I am not positive, but I would imagine so.

[zebi269]

@BrickSh0t7 I know what RAM is. But an upgrade to a macbook isnt needed unless it dies or fails, which it shouldnt

[Applestuff100]

@rayman627

yes you can

[rayman627]

can you upgrade the 13" to 8gb ram ddr3? if so, does anyone kno a good site to buy ddr3 ram for macbook pros.

[BrickSh0t7]

This has no effect on the warranty. Upgrading the ram is a standard upgrade and will not void your warranty. I called Apple on this to confirm before I purchased my MacBook because I knew I would want to upgrade. FYI, the hard drive is also user replaceable and will not void your warranty.