Id like to switch the ram between the 2 macs, so that my new mac has 8gb of ram. Does anyone know if this model supports 8gb, as i have been receiving conflicting information from various sites. Mac specs by capability actual maximum ram macbook pro models. The macbook pro, for instance, is one of the best devices on the market for a. The late 2008 macbook air mba has the same mini displayport introduced with the 15. The macbook pro late 2008 2010 can be upgraded to the maximum of 8gb using matching nemix ram memory 2 total slots. Learn how to remove or install memory in your macbook pro notebook computer. Apple notebooks not listed in this table have nonremovable. Seifelden 8gb 2x4gb memory ram for apple macbook pro 15. There were a couple macbook updates in 2008 two white macbook models and one aluminum macbook the predecessor to the macbook pro inch. To identify your macbook pro model, use the information in how to identify macbook pro models. Originally, this model was only unofficially capable of stably supporting 6 gb of ram, but it is capable of supporting 8 gb of ram if updated to boot rom.
The twopiece unibody case was carved from a single block of aluminum, which made it both extremely strong and impressively thin. Macbook pro 17inch, late 2008 and earlier and macbook pro 15inch, early 2008 and earlier. 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. Samsung, hynix, elpida, hypertec, micron and integral. The late 2008 15 macbook pro is built with a milled aluminum unibody and has and intel core 2 duo processor. If all the rumors about the 2016 pro are true though im opening a lemonade stand in my spare time and saving every single penny towards that thing. Changer ram macbook unibody late 2008 8go ram youtube.
Seifelden 4gb 2x2gb memory ram for apple macbook pro 15. Crucial memory and ssd upgrades 100% compatibility guaranteed for apple macbook pro 15inch, late 2008 free us delivery. The macbook pro 15 unibody late 2008 early 2009 memory maxxer ram upgrade kit includes all the parts and tools you need to upgrade to 8 gb of ram. The macbook pro 17 upgrades from 2008 both have a maximum capacity of 6gb of 667mhz ddr2 sdram. Drive options are a 120 gb hard drive or a 128 gb solid state drive ssd, but now on a sata bus for much better speed. If thats the amount you need for your work, youll have to go for a 2010 core2duo, the 2. However, if you have the macbook pro 15 from october 2008 you can in fact upgrade to 8gb of 1066mhz ddr3 sdram. Will a late 2008 apple macbook run with 8gb memory installed. However, that never stopped us from trying to stuff more in. Putting a rumor to rest owc supports 6gb max in late 2008 macbook pro monday, december 14th, 2009 author. 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. We ran memory hungry apps like adobe after effects cs3 multiprocessor mode and adobe photoshop cs4 beyond. Does anyone know if this model supports 8gb, as i have been receiving conflicting information from various sites all help appreciated.
Quickly find which os x versions are compatible with your mac model and year. Officially, apple only supports 4 gb of ram in the late 2008unibody macbook. Same goes for the aluminum macbook, except it requires 1066mhz ddr3 pc38500 sdram. The most common repairs with late 2008 model macbook pro 15 unibody laptops are replacing a dead battery, replacing a malfunctioning left or right fan, and upgrading the hard drive or ram. Will a late 2008 macbook that is only suppose to run up to 4gb memory run 8gb without problems. Crucial memory and ssd upgrades 100% compatibility guaranteed for apple macbook pro early 2008 and late 2008 free us delivery. A late 2008 mbp will accept up to 8 gb ram with the following specifications. While owc maxram configurations exceed apples officially supported maximums, all owc brand memory upgrades are assured to perform flawlessly and are covered by a lifetime advance replacement.
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. Maximum ram in macbook pro late 2008 apple community. Earlier versions of the operating system are limited to a 6gb maximum. Once youre sure which model you have, find it in the list below to go to the instructions for that model. Putting a rumor to rest owc supports 6gb in late 2008 macbook pro. Memory upgrade for apple macbook inch, aluminum, late 2008 laptop, upgrade macbook inch, aluminum, late 2008 memory with 100% compatible inch, aluminum, late 2008 apple laptop memory ram modules from. Memory card specifications double data rate small outline dual inline memory module ddr3 format 30mm 1. Secret firmware update unlocks support for 8 gb ram on late 2008 notebooks. Discussion in macbook pro started by journeyingsoul, aug 12, 2014. The handbook says 4gb is the max but ive seen up to 8gb. Macbook pro late 2008 unibody vs macbook air apple. Performance test hdd vs ssd vs ram upgrade macbook pro 15inch, late 2008. It has two memory sockets which can be upgraded to 8gbs maximum memory with boot rom version mbp51. The ram modules for the macbook pro 2008 are all 204pin modules.
Macbook pro 15 unibody late 2008 or early 2009 parts for diy repair. The late 2008 aluminum macbook can be upgraded to a maximum of 8gb when running snow leopard 10. Owc maxram memory certification max out your mac ram. 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. Putting a rumor to rest owc supports 6gb in 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. Screens, batteries, keyboards, logic boards, hard drives, connectors, and small parts all.
The macbook pro 15inch, late 2008 shipped in two configurations. Changer ram macbook unibody late 2008 8go ram themacadept. Even if apple specifies a maximum of 4 gb ram, weve tried to upgrade this system to 8 gb. The macbook pro late 2008 2010 has 2 slots processor. Ram and ssd upgrades for apple macbook pro upgradeable. The owc maxram certification program determines the maximum amount of memory that can be installed in a mac as validated by a series of comprehensive, inhouse laboratory tests. Apple supports up to 4gb of memory in these machines, but owc has. Actual maximum ram officially, apple only supports 4 gb of ram in the late 2008unibody macbook pro models.
Is my late 2008 macbook pros ram compatible with my brand. Hi, recently i bought 8 gb of ram for my late 2008 macbook pro. The late 2008 macbook pro officially supports up to 4gb of 1066mhz ddr3 sdram. Will a late 2008 apple macbook run with 8gb memory. Mb3lla, mb4lla, mb166lla, early late 2008 macbook pro s. The actual maximum ram for each apple macbook pro with complete specs a click away. Apple officially supports a maximum of 4 gb of ram but thirdparties have been able to upgrade the system to 6 gb of ram using one 2 gb and one 4 gb memory module.
Upgrading your memory is the easy and faster solution to increase the speed and performance of your computer. Crucial memory and ssd upgrades 100% compatibility guaranteed for apple macbook early 2008 and late 2008 free us delivery. Apple macbook pro late 2008 2010 macbook pro nemix ram. Secret firmware update unlocks support for 8 gb ram on. Atech for apple 4gb kit 2x 2gb pc25300 macbook pro macbook early 2009 early 2008 mb061llb a1181 mb062llb mb063llb mb402lla mb403ll a mb404lla mb881lla ma895ll a1226 ma896ll memory ram.
I installed the crucial scan, and this is what it says. Ramjet uses a nonstacked module for the 4gb sodimm module for the macbook. Buy memory ram upgrades for your apple macbook pro 15inch, late 2008 2. The macbook pro 15 from february 2008 has a max memory capacity of 6gb. Crucial memory and ssd upgrades 100% compatibility guaranteed for apple macbook pro 15 inch, late 2008 free eu delivery. Macbook pro 15 unibody late 2008 or early 2009 ram ifixit. Actual maximum ram of all macbook pro models macs by.