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Upgrading your Macbook or MacBook Pro’s MemoryBy Kecia | September 20, 2008 |
If you are experiencing slow operating times or certain errors, such as when opening or navigating through applications, on your Macbook or Macbook Pro, then it may be time to consider upgrading its memory. The RAM (memory) of your laptop works with the hard drive to allow quicker access to programs. However, when the computer’s initial RAM becomes full, programs have to be pulled straight from the hard drive, which takes longer and can often result in memory related errors. Read on to find out more information on upgrading your memory, such as tips on purchasing extra memory and how to install it yourself.
All MacBook and MacBook Pro models are built with two memory slots that will support a total of up to 2GB each, depending on the model of your laptop. It is recommended by Apple to install the memory in pairs. This means that when one application is accessing the first memory slot, another program can be receiving information from the other slot, or that one program could be run twice as fast by pulling from two modules at once. As a result, quicker processing speeds will be noticed. Therefore, for example, if you choose to upgrade to 1GB of memory, it would be better to order 2 modules of 512MB than just one 1024MB stick.
Installing memory into a Macbook is super fast and easy to do, even by the user themselves! On most models, it is just as simple as removing the battery, adding and/or replacing the RAM modules, and then reinstalling the battery. There are tons of videos and manuals available on the Internet that will walk you through a step by step guide of everything you need to do to get the new RAM installed. Anyone with a screwdriver and a little time can change out there laptop’s memory, and have it working at much faster speeds in no time.
Other World Computing is a great online resource to purchase your memory upgrades. Their easy to navigate selection of RAM will sell you the appropriate modules for your laptop at affordable prices. The site also offers documented memory tests for common applications, will rebate you if you are looking to trade in your old memory for new, and has videos to help you through the process of installing the memory yourself.
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