Unfollow macbook pro a1297 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. However, many individuals noted that more than 4 gb of ram would be most beneficial due to the nature of macbook pro users. It has two memory sockets and can be upgraded to 28gbs maximum. Nov 04, 2012 this video is a tutorial of how to upgrade, install ram memory in a 2011 macbook pro from the existing 8gb 33mhz to 16gb 1600 mhz. Easily check which versions of mac os, ios, ipados, or watchos are compatible with your mac model or idevice. Call us on 0 943 454 or talk with us via live chat.
Refurbished apple a grade macbook pro 17inch laptop. Update and get 2 sticks of pc310600 8gb and find out. If you are able, it is a good idea to get the maximum amount of ram your machine can run. Macbook pro ram, ssd storage upgrade and superdrive replacement. 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. So i have this old macbook from 2008 called macbook ultimo 2008.
How to upgrade macbook pro ram, early 2009, 17inch. There were a couple macbook updates in 2008 two white macbook models and one aluminum macbook the predecessor to the macbook pro inch. Apple macbook pro a1297 17 inch laptop mc226lla mid. You need to do an efi firmware update and update it to at least mavericks os. A1297 early 2011 and later, 4gb 2gbx2, 8gb, two slots, 2gb 4gb.
I dont see it listed under the pc312800 speed sticks unfortunately. Learn how to identify your imac, then find it below. It can also be a host to the windows os 7 32bit at minimum and accommodate operating system as. Any mid2010 macbook pro i5 or i7 is limited to a maximum of 8gb ram. The apple pages state 8 gb but i noticed on the website that 16 gb can be installed. Mac os compatibility guide by mac model ram, ssd flash. This macbook pro comes standard with 4gb of ram, but users have the ability to upgrade it up to 16gb. The actual maximum ram for each apple macbook pro with complete specs a click away. Mar 22, 2016 macbook pro 17 2010 a1297 video series. Is the maximum ram for an apple a1297 laptop really 8g, or like. Macbook pro ram memory, ssd storage upgrade and superdrive. From everything i have read, the answer to the question i am about to ask is no on the late 2010 macbook pro 2. Actual maximum ram of all macbook pro models macs by. What battery is compatible with a mid 2010 17 inch macbook.
Motherboard for macbook pro unibody 17 a1297 2010 i7 2. How to upgrade ram in macbook pro 17 2011 16gb install. This macbook pro can be upgraded from 4 gb ram up to 8 gb ram. Macbook pro 2016 has a maximum of 16gb ram for better. Because there are 11 macbook pro models that match the a1297 model number, you may wish to lookup yours by model id or serial number for greater precision. Large macbook pro laptops start with a capacity of 16gb of ram, and its possible to upgrade them up to about 64gb. May 01, 2020 a good place to find them is on amazon, or ebay.
It has two memory sockets and can be upgraded to 28gbs maximum depending on your model. Macbook pro, macbook pro 17inch, macbook pro 15inch, glossy 3 gb. Oct 31, 2016 macbook pro 2016 has a maximum of 16gb of ram. The operating system of the macbook pro can also be upgraded from its preinstalled macos x 10. Is the maximum ram for an apple a1297 laptop really 8g, or like other macs, can you actually put in more and have it seen by the computer. Two weeks ago we blogged about how upgrading to apples maximum supported 8gb of memory and an owc mercury extreme ssd could speed up your machine to two and a half times faster then stock in the latest 2011 macbook pro core i5 and core i7 machines. If you have a 2010 macbook pro core2duo , then you are in luck and you can upgrade to 16gb ram. Same goes for the aluminum macbook, except it requires 1066mhz ddr3 pc38500 sdram. Apple recommends that two modules of the same size be installed for maximum performance. Apr 12, 2019 learn about the types of random access memory ram and video memory vram used in imac computers.
Apple macbook pro a1297 17 laptop late 2009 4gb ram no. If you want to maximize the amount of sdram in your computer, install a 2 gb sodimm in one slot and a 1gb sodimm in the other. 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 if you are not sure which macbook pro you have, and the model identifier and emc number. I bought 2x2gb of ddr3 memory, running at 1067 mhz, to give me a total of 4gb, the maximum allowed in the macbook. The 17inch macbook pro a1297 was a flagship of apple laptops for a long time. Two 8gb pc310600s 204 pin sodimm ddr3 33mhz major brand memory. There are two ram slots that you can fill with 4 gb ram chips for a total of 8 gb.
The graphics card was upgraded, and the memory type changed to ddr3 pc10600 3mhz, and the machine can take up to 16gb ram in 2 x 8gb modules. This macbook pro has the superdrive slot on the righthand side, all previous models have the superdrive slot in the front. Atech for apple 8gb kit 2x 4gb pc310600 macbook pro early 2011 mc700lla a1278 mc724lla mc721lla a1286 mc723lla md035lla mc725lla a1297 md3lla md314lla md318lla md322lla memory ram by atech components. Is the maximum ram for an apple a1297 laptop really 8g, or. These are the instances where you see how mac memory shines. Aside from the superior macbook pro memory, apple is wellknown as a. Apple mac book pro a1297 md311lla unibody laptop i7 2. If you have a 2010 macbook pro core2duo, then you are in luck and you can upgrade to 16gb ram.
As well as its predecessors 17inch powerbook and first generations of macbook pro the 17inch unibodys design was well ahead of its competition at the time of its release in 2011. Buy used apple macbook pro a1278 early 2011 core i7, 2. Member since jul, 2014 location las vegas, nv posts 59 your macs specs 17 macbook pro 6. I believe there is an efi limitation in os x mountain lion that will not allow the 2010 i5i7 macbook pros to be upgraded over. The macbook pro is built with the intelbased processor. Macbook pro 17 a1297 this is an official takeapart guide to the macbook pro 17 unibody with model number a1297. The following table shows that the max ram supported by your macbook pro based off size mid 2010 is 16gb officially 8gb. Macram is australias only dedicated mac memory and mac ram store. As well as its predecessors 17inch powerbook and first generations of macbook pro the 17inch unibodys design was well ahead of its competition at the time of its release in. Aside from the superior macbook pro memory, apple is wellknown as a brand for being storagefriendly. Refurbished apple a grade macbook pro 17inch antiglare 2.
The mid2009 and mid2010 macbook pro models support 1066 mhz pc38500 ddr3 sodimms and officially and unofficially support a maximum of 8 gb of ram with one odd exception. 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. Mac specs by capability actual maximum ram macbook pro models. The maximum number of products that can be compared is 4. This video is a tutorial of how to upgrade, install ram memory in a 2011 macbook pro from the existing 8gb 33mhz to 16gb 1600 mhz.
Includes memory info, motherboard ram, ram slots, identifiers and. Testing conducted by apple in april 2020 using preproduction 1. The macbook is not a pro model and the only aluminium from 2008. Assuming this is accurate, before i go out and buy some ram chips, i just thought id ask to see if anyone can confirm that my model indeed supports 6gb ram. Memory cannot be upgraded later with the macbook air since the ram is soldered to the logic board, so any memory upgrades must be purchased with the laptop. The current version of the macbook air 2010 supports a maximum of 4gb of ram 2gb is standard. Everything i have found shows it only supports 8gb, while all of the postfebruary 2011 models support up to 16gb. Technical specifications regarding this amount are available from apple. I have changed ram sticks many times in my macbook pro but this time while i tried to change the crucial memories i accidentally got it jammed i did not fully. We also have step by step videos of how to install your mac memory. Crucial memory and ssd upgrades 100% compatibility guaranteed for apple macbook pro 17inch free us delivery. Go to about this mac under the apple menu in your finder. How to upgrade macbook pro ram 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. Learn about the types of random access memory ram and video memory vram used in imac computers.
We provide expert advise on the right ram for your mac including imac, macbook pro, mac pro and guarantee that the memory we recommend will be compatible with your mac. Early 2011 17 mc725lla macbookpro8,3 a1297 23521 apple macbook pro core i7 2. For best performance, fill both memory slots and install an identical memory module in each slot. For starters, ifixit has their compatibility mixed up a bit on these ranges. Mac parts and send in mac repair service for your apple macbook, macbook pro, imac, iphone. Mar 30, 2017 macbook pro, macbook pro 17inch, macbook pro 15inch, glossy 3 gb. Although imac late 2006 accepts up to a 2gb sodimm in each of its two memory slots, the computer only supports 3gb total memory.
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