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RAM Need something new.
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So I've got my macbook, and I find that the 1gb of ram (2 512mb) just isn't enough for my computing needs.
This should be an easy problem to fix, BUT, a few month's ago I bought some Ram. 4gb(2 x 2gb) This was from NewEgg so I wasnt worried about if it would work. Unfortunately when I put in the new ram, my computer just wouldnt boot up. So I decided to put the old ram back in and find a different alternative. Except, when popping out the 4gb of ram I had bough, those tiny latches broke on me. I did manage to get the ram out without any damage, but unfortunately when I put the new ram in...? My macbook still wouldnt boot up. Well $300 later it's fixed.
The problem was the logic board? Since the latches are attached to that?
Well...it's been a few months and I've built up enough courage to try the ram thing again. Except I'm probably going to just buy a different brand.
What I bought before: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820208404
What I want to buy now: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820134560
I just would like a few opinions from people who know more about this subject. I'd rather not spend another $300 and 2 weeks getting my computer fixed
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You might consider taking it to an authorized Apple dealer and having them install the RAM for you. Consider the additional cost for installation as insurance.
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Switching from Transcend to Kingston probably isn't going to change anything; I'd suggest Crucial since the Transcend is out of stock and it's cheaper than Kingston. It sounds like you're not familiar with adding (and the insertion force/distance necessary for higher speeds) or removing memory, so I'll echo msuper69 and say pay a pro to install it for you.
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Originally Posted by Ledanator
I did manage to get the ram out without any damage, but unfortunately when I put the new ram in...? My macbook still wouldnt boot up. Well $300 later it's fixed.
The problem was the logic board? Since the latches are attached to that?
Seriously, please learn to use question marks ?
You got me all confused there ?
-t
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Some macbooks are not able to accept 4gigs of RAM. Check your model
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Originally Posted by turtle777
Seriously, please learn to use question marks ?
You got me all confused there ?
-t
Sorry?
Am I able to change RAM at any Apple store? Or do I have to go somewhere else?
And how much does that usually go for?
Gilp1n, I'm not near my laptop currently but I'll check it as soon as I get home.
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