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Mac specs by capability actual maximum ram macbook pro models. There are two ram slots that you can fill with 4 gb ram chips for a total of 8 gb. I have found 4 companies that manufacture the memory i want to purchase. Aside from the superior macbook pro memory, apple is wellknown as a brand for being storagefriendly. This is a video tutorial describing the process of upgrading your ram on the macbook pro. Tips to make your old macbook run faster, replace the hard drive, add ram, and more.
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Large macbook pro laptops start with a capacity of 16gb of ram, and its possible to upgrade them up to about 64gb. Mar 30, 2017 macbook pro, macbook pro 17inch, macbook pro 15inch, glossy 3 gb. Apple officially supports 2 gb of ram, but thirdparties have been unofficially able to upgrade it to 3 gb or 4 gb of ram it can hold 4 gb but cannot fully utilize the memory beyond 3 gb due to the same limitation that impacts the late 2006 macbook pro line. Upgrade your macbook pro 17 unibodys ram for an instant increase in computer speed. Macbook pro ssds macbook pro ram replace dvd drive possible internal drive combinations how to tutorial backup strategy formatting new ssd your feedback update from os x 10.
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