Just upgraded an Apple MacBook Pro Mid 2012 from 4gb to 16gb and it took 21 Minutes from start to finish and it's the first time I have ever opened a computer so Thanks A Great Video { Your the first to say to disconnect the battery so thanks for that } 10 OUT OF 10
Hey Buddy! Since your comment was a year ago, I wanted to know how is your Macbook running now? Just got myself the MacBook Pro Mid 2012 and was thinking to upgrade both SSD and Ram.
@@gauravsauran8260 it’s working great even still now just as fast and what a great way to upgrade but this is the only one really worth doing it to and I think the last before apple caught on and clamped down on this behaviour
I just wanted to let you know that you have made my day with this video. I needed to upgrade my RAM of my old MacBook Pro because I needed 16GB to install an RPG and I only had 4GB on it.. you're the GOAT
This is a very clear and to the point video. I especially liked your method of putting the screws back in. Turning the screws backward until you hear a click is something I learned 60 years ago when I was working as a radio repair technician. We had problems with screws in aluminum and plastics when they had to be repeatedly unscrewed and re screwed and the threads became striped if you did not hit the right thread. The same actually applies to all small screws, if you don't find the right thread, you'll end up in trouble. I often wonder if technicians are taught this simple technique or if each individual has to just find this out for himself.
I found it out for myself but I did deal with cross threaded lug nuts occasionally when I was an auto technician so I already had an aversion to cross threading. As annoying as cross threading is when a person uses the wrong size socket or screwdriver and screws up the fastener.
Upgraded my RAM and SSD today. Your videos were very helpful. The SSD caused me some trouble, I tried using a Time Machine backup to the SSD but that didn’t work. I somehow managed to restore the HDD to the SSD and that worked. Other than that, the RAM install was super quick. My laptop is moving so so quickly now! I’m so amazed at these small changes making a huge difference to my 2012 MacBook Pro.
Ive never done anything like this before, but your video guided my through and nothing went wrong. My grandpa gave me his MacBook so I’m doing my best to make it last as long as it can!
Your videos really helped me upgrade battery and RAM. Thanks for that! On a different point, I noticed your power cable has black insulating tape around it. This made me laugh, as I use 4 different macbooks (home and work) and ALL have the black tape around the power cable 😀
Hi, I have a question about your Solid State Drive video. Was wondering how did you transfer all your memory from your hard drive to a solid state drive. Thinking about updating my pro and your videos are really helping. Thank you
Hello, I made the change I put one of 4gb ram 1rx8 pc3l and the other one was the same of fabric but now I have troubles with the battery and the keyboard, not all keys are working, any suggestion to like remove cmos(but im not sure if is possible remove the cmos) or what other thing i could do, thanks in advance was an gentle and clear explanation
@@Rickmakes thanks for the response mate!, unfortunately, yes. Maybe tomorrow I will clean and try to put a piece of plastic between the space of the memory holders. I was reading a book call Inside the machine, I would like to learn more about hardware, im pretty new in this of open laptops, If you have a book that do you like/know about this stuff I will really appreciate the suggestion, have a good one!
Couldn’t update Microsoft365 on my 2011 MacBook Pro so I found a $300 2012 that had. 1tb HD but only 4gb of RAM(2/2). I watched this and was able to take the 8gb(4/4) out of the 2011 and put it in the 2012 and the difference between the two machines speed is now night and day and I was able to get working versions of Microsoft365! Thank you for making it simple and easy!
go on and do it, just upgraded mine from 4gb to 16gb and it has been running like a dream, none of the previous problems whatsoever. More RAM solved my problems and I don't have need of an SSD given that most of what I do is just multitasking. But one thing you have to be prepared for is your Mac starting to heat up more often.
Hi Rick, the Ram you recommend isn’t in stock (UK). Can you recommend another? Also, am I right that if you take out the original 4gb ram, I can put in two 8gb? Thanks
Fantastic video Rick. Absolutely excellent. I am having problems getting 2 of the screws to come out of my machine so that I can follow your suggestions. Any advice for that??
If the screws are stripped, you could google "rubber band stripped screw" to see a tip for removing them. If they aren't stripped yet, I would make sure you are using a properly fitting screwdriver. Then make sure you are exerting force inline with the screw. Put a fair amount of force down as you are turning. Needless to say, you need to be careful so you don't slip and injure yourself or damage the computer.
Hi, I opened my MacBook Pro late 2011 and I found that there is 2 rams each one is 8gb but when I checked in settings it show me only 8gb and not 16gb !!! Where is the problem ?
Thank you! I just bought a nice 2012 MacBook Pro Only 4 gb of ram and if had a 1tb hd I want to start with the ram but also redo the hd to a ssd Do you have a video showing your Samsung hd install?
I do. I also have a video on replacing the hard drive cable. If you have trouble after the SSD install, you might want to replace it. You can also just replace it at the same time as the SSD install. They are known to give people problems. Mid-2012 Macbook Pro (SSD) Hard Drive Upgrade How To: ruclips.net/video/AU4sBfDHBA8/видео.html Mid-2012 Macbook Pro Hard Drive Cable Replacement: ruclips.net/video/XbEiodR9igQ/видео.html
@@Rickmakes wow Thanks my friend. Do I need to replace the cable ? I ask because I’ve seen others just reuse the one in it Perfect Thanks so much Funny I have a 2011 pro it has sierra on it 4gb and 500 hard drive Works nice and fast The 2012 with Catalina has 4gb abs a 1tb hard drive abs slower on start up lol Very odd
Rick- once I up grade the RAM to 8 gb and replace the SSD, can I then do a work around and upgrade the OS to at least Monterey? if so, can you post a video on how to do this- mid 2012 MBP 15"
I have a macbook pro mid 2012, 4GB ram 1600MHz. I want to upgrade to a Kingstown 8GB DDR3 or 16GB. Which is better? Some people say that 16GB will not work fully properly, the processor can heat more. On the other hand, 8GB is cheaper and processor can run more efficiently. It we compare both performance, 8GB and 16GB in a such old Macbook doenst change a lot. And with the money i saved, i can replace my old HD to a SSD. What experts thinks about this? Cheers!
Thank you for the video Rick, now I'm encouraged to upgrade the ram on my Mid 2012 Mac Pro, would you recommend any other upgrade on those old machines?
I would recommend upgrading the traditional hard drive with a solid state hard drive. While you're in there, not a bad idea to replace the hard drive cable too as they can go bad. Mid-2012 Macbook Pro (SSD) Hard Drive Upgrade How To: ruclips.net/video/AU4sBfDHBA8/видео.html , Mid-2012 Macbook Pro Hard Drive Cable Replacement: ruclips.net/video/XbEiodR9igQ/видео.html
thx for the tips :) The kingston ram link sent me to a diferent model (french link) : KCP552US6K2 . Is this model also works for a 2012 macbook pro ? In kingston website it's not referenced for apple :/
Hi, Rick. I already changed my RAM after 3 beeps (trouble on bottom slot). Now, i can turn on my mac after turned off to shutdown mode. I have to plug out the battery socket to turn in on. How to fix this problem? I can find my way, thanks in advance
Rick; thanks for the video. I looked on Amazon for the Ram components you recommended, but there is also a Mac Ram addition that looks the same, just less expensive. Also what is the L after DDR3 indicate? My MacBook Pro (Retina mid 2012) doesn't have enough memory left to upgrade to the next software version. Will going from 8 to 16GBs solve that?
DDR3L is low voltage. 8GB or 16GB will run any version of macOS. I see you said "retina mid 2012". From what I understand, none of the retina macbooks have upgradable RAM.
@@Rickmakes so I can NOT upgrade the Ram on my My MacBook Pro (Retina mid 2012) I see something that says ECC: Disable Upgradeable Memory: No. So in other words I can not upgrade please advise thanks
Hey thanks for the video.I just have a doubt whether it's to go above 16 GB Ram for the same mac-book mid 2012 model .Will it be compatible If I go for 24 GB or above??
If I only put 1 stick of ram and keep the original ram the base MacBook came with does it still work? Or would I need to put 2 sticks of ram of the same Manufacturer for it to work?
@@Rickmakes I have another question if I replace my original HDD with an SSD and I transfer the HDD to the disk drive will I keep my data from the HDD?
Sir I have one question I need help I have MacBook Pro mid 2012 inc 13 Catalina This ram now in side. ( ELPIDA JAPAN 2GB 1Rx8 PC3-12800S-11-10-B2) and i buy 2 pes. hunix. 4 gb 2Rx8 PC3 - 128005 -11-12- f3 It's ok or not thanks
Great vid> I always told these models were impossible to upgrade due to the ram being soldered to the board? or is that bullshit to get you to upgrade the whole thing?? no doubt. Great video thanks
Remote learning typically just uses a web browser. As such, you can probably get by with 4GB but I would keep other applications closed. If you need to switch between applications frequently, an upgrade to 8 or 16GB can be advantageous.
hey great vid, I already have 2 sticks of 4gb ram , but im keen to upgrade to evo860 samsung for the SSD , to boost performance and speed as well , do you think i would need to add the extra ram if im just browsing and watching movies etc, im not yet into all the editing stuff at the moment ???, cheers
RAM is most useful if you are switching back and forth between applications frequently. If you are usually doing one thing at a time, it is not as important.
hi, i have a query regarding the ram upgrade can i upgrade the ram to 12gb like one with a 8gb and another slot with a 4gb ram, would it work or i need to put both 8gb ram in
The Macbook Pro supports dual channel mode so it is going to give you a speed boost if you install RAM in matching pairs. That being said, it is probably better to have more RAM via an unmatched pair than to have less RAM but a matched pair.
Hi. Can you tell me please? I wanna upgrade ram my old macbook, but I don't know which RAM is best my macbook. Model no: A1278 Macbook Pro 13 inch. Mid:2012. Which RAM is best my macbook?
My MacBook is the same vintage. REALLY slow in downloaded webpages and live video streaming. Without 5G for me yet, and given that the microprocessor itself is not upgradeable (correct?), what can I do to speed up my machine (pretty much identical to this one) to stream current live video without problems, and downloading websites with a great deal of data? Will anything make a difference with 4G?
I have a Macbook air mid 2012 4GB is it ok to upgarde to 16GB? and when i go to your affiliate link in the description it says operating system Windows 10 ? That's a error right?
The memory used in Macs can also be used in certain PC models. I would look your computer model up on Kingston's website to see what they recommend. It will tell you the max amount supported by your system: www.kingston.com/unitedstates/us/memory
Hello I want to buy 2 pieces of 8 gb ram for my computer whose specifications are given below. Macbook pro A1278 13 inch 2.5GHz dual core mid 2012 intel core i5 4gb 1600MHz DDR3 67.6mm x 30mm (1.18") PC3-12800 DRR3 1600 MHz type RAM. 204pin 2 gb of ram installed on my computer is the following model. m471b5773dh0-ck0 For RAM at Apple support it says max memory 8gb Is this true? Can 16gb ram be added?
Did you have to reinstall mac os? Bcs im about upgrade my ram from 4gb to 8gb macpro 2010 , im scare it will erase my data like i change my hard drive from hdd to ssd before...
I tend to do screen recordings at 720p (16:9). This makes everything larger and easier to read. The Macbook's native resolution isn't far off from 720p but I change it to keep things uniform.
I checked on apples website and for a mid 2012 MacBook Pro it states max memory is 8GB but it doesn't say if its overall of per slot? Can you upgrade to 16GB RAM?
Thanks for this great video. Ordered the memory from your US Amazon link. They messed up. They sent 2 different memory modules... Not your fault. Just wanted to let you know
@@Rickmakes If one knows how to solder, would it work to upgrade the retina mid-2012? I read somewhere that the reason it is not upgradeable is because its soldered in...
I have the same computer MacBook Pro mid 2012. I changed the memory from 8 mb to 16 mb. However every time I get a NVRAM error. (5 beeps) After Option Command +P+R everything works normal. With the memory check everything is status = ok. Do you know why I get almost every time the NVRAM error. How to fix this?
I haven't heard of a problem like that. You might try removing one memory module at a time to see if one or the other is causing the problem. You could also try installing the old RAM to see if it still occurs. This way you could tell if it is related to the RAM upgrade or if it was another problem that just showed up at the same time.
I use the ram OWC1600DDR3S 16P 16 GB DDR3L PC1:800 1600 MHz Kit (8GBx2). I followed the advice of another website. My question, is the memory fully compatible and is that the cause of the Error?
@@renevdven783 It's hard to say. That is why it would be best to swap the memory and do some testing. I have seen cases where one chip is bad while the other is good.
I finally replaced the new memory with the old memory modules. No issues at all. Now I know after the key combination option command P R memory issues are solved for 8 hours long. Within 8 hours no memory issues. After 8 hours non using and shutdown the memory error starts again. I messaged OWC for 2 new memory modules.
I send the memory to the supplier. Although they said we cannot find any issues they replaced the memory modules with new ones. After replacing them, I have no issues anymore. Thank you so much for your support. 🙏
@@Rickmakes did you install after the update or before because I am getting an error message saying disk full i am unable load media into the time line on iMovie I download the app from a website because my mac couldn’t support it
i updated my RAM from 4GB to 16GB (2 x 8GB) which appeared to be fine however every time it reboots it does the '3 beeps' and I have to take the RAM out and reseat them and it appears to be fine again ....until it reboots - any suggestions?
@@Rickmakes thanks Rick - I’ve swapped the modules around and they both seem to work - tbh they’ll work for 24hrs +/- but when the system has been off for a while and I restart it beeps ……so I take it apart switch it around again and okay for the next 24/48hrs then it’ll beep again 🥴🤷🏻♂️
Having 16GB of RAM is advantageous if you run multiple applications at once. For instance, if you are editing a photo in Photoshop, then you switch to a web browser to look something up. After that you start composing an email. Having more RAM allows your computer to switch between applications more quickly and can help them run smoothly. I prefer to max out RAM so I know it is running as optimal as possible. If the computer is just being used for web browsing and not much else, a RAM upgrade isn't as likely to make as big of a difference. My parents have this same computer and I upgraded them to 8GB as they aren't really power users.
I an going to upgrade the RAM, but some people tell me no need to upgrade to 16gb, 8gb is enough because it will bottle neck at the processor. Is that right?
I think 8GB is a pretty good amount for many use cases. I used to run things like virtual machines and it is nice to have plenty of RAM breathing room. RAM is also nice when you have many applications running at once. It makes it faster to switch between them. My next Macbook after this 2012 model only had 8GB and it worked quite well. It wasn't upgradable.
@@robbykhen I was looking for this conversation! Wondering same question. So, I also think , that I will go for 8gb upgrade instead of 16! Thank you , guys))
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Just upgraded an Apple MacBook Pro Mid 2012 from 4gb to 16gb and it took 21 Minutes from start to finish and it's the first time I have ever opened a computer so Thanks A Great Video { Your the first to say to disconnect the battery so thanks for that } 10 OUT OF 10
I have the same computer did you notice a big difference in speed?
@@papichulo5000 yes it runs a lot faster now really great
Is that ur hdd or ssd ?
Hey Buddy! Since your comment was a year ago, I wanted to know how is your Macbook running now? Just got myself the MacBook Pro Mid 2012 and was thinking to upgrade both SSD and Ram.
@@gauravsauran8260 it’s working great even still now just as fast and what a great way to upgrade but this is the only one really worth doing it to and I think the last before apple caught on and clamped down on this behaviour
I just wanted to let you know that you have made my day with this video. I needed to upgrade my RAM of my old MacBook Pro because I needed 16GB to install an RPG and I only had 4GB on it.. you're the GOAT
This is a hard-earned money-saving video. Thank you, Rick...
I can't give everyone money but it sure feels good to help people save money. It also helps give extra life to older computers.
This is a very clear and to the point video. I especially liked your method of putting the screws back in. Turning the screws backward until you hear a click is something I learned 60 years ago when I was working as a radio repair technician. We had problems with screws in aluminum and plastics when they had to be repeatedly unscrewed and re screwed and the threads became striped if you did not hit the right thread. The same actually applies to all small screws, if you don't find the right thread, you'll end up in trouble. I often wonder if technicians are taught this simple technique or if each individual has to just find this out for himself.
I found it out for myself but I did deal with cross threaded lug nuts occasionally when I was an auto technician so I already had an aversion to cross threading. As annoying as cross threading is when a person uses the wrong size socket or screwdriver and screws up the fastener.
Upgraded my RAM and SSD today. Your videos were very helpful. The SSD caused me some trouble, I tried using a Time Machine backup to the SSD but that didn’t work. I somehow managed to restore the HDD to the SSD and that worked. Other than that, the RAM install was super quick. My laptop is moving so so quickly now! I’m so amazed at these small changes making a huge difference to my 2012 MacBook Pro.
Ive never done anything like this before, but your video guided my through and nothing went wrong. My grandpa gave me his MacBook so I’m doing my best to make it last as long as it can!
Just changed my 2012 MacBook RAM this morning using this video! Thank you!!!!
Still relevant in 2022. Thanks a ton!
10/10 instructions, everything worked like a charm the first time around. Thank you!
awesome...simple, clear and direct no frills in verbage thank YOU for an outstanding presentation VERY helpful. THEE BEST yet !!
Thank you. This could not be clearer, succinct, step-by-step instructions. I've upgraded to 16GB - success!
Hi,
Did you use two different manufactured RAM modules? I have two different ones and was hoping the install would be OK.
Thanks!
Hi, I used 2 x Timetec RAM modules, sorry I don’t know whether different ones would work.
@@spinesafepilatesyoga no problem! I just decided to play it safe and use two RAM cards of the same module :)
@@CARMINE_YT Great! Glad it worked :)
Does it improve gaming performance?
great video! never even opened my computer before but I was able to switch out my RAM myself
Hey RM,
Excellent video !
Detailed instructions, in proper order, and tips.
Your videos really helped me upgrade battery and RAM. Thanks for that! On a different point, I noticed your power cable has black insulating tape around it. This made me laugh, as I use 4 different macbooks (home and work) and ALL have the black tape around the power cable 😀
It's too bad the computer can last so long but the power adapter only made it a few years before it needed that repair.
Hi, I have a question about your Solid State Drive video. Was wondering how did you transfer all your memory from your hard drive to a solid state drive. Thinking about updating my pro and your videos are really helping. Thank you
Hello, I made the change I put one of 4gb ram 1rx8 pc3l and the other one was the same of fabric but now I have troubles with the battery and the keyboard, not all keys are working, any suggestion to like remove cmos(but im not sure if is possible remove the cmos) or what other thing i could do, thanks in advance was an gentle and clear explanation
Does the problem still exist if you put the original RAM back in?
@@Rickmakes thanks for the response mate!, unfortunately, yes. Maybe tomorrow I will clean and try to put a piece of plastic between the space of the memory holders.
I was reading a book call Inside the machine, I would like to learn more about hardware, im pretty new in this of open laptops, If you have a book that do you like/know about this stuff I will really appreciate the suggestion, have a good one!
Couldn’t update Microsoft365 on my 2011 MacBook Pro so I found a $300 2012 that had. 1tb HD but only 4gb of RAM(2/2). I watched this and was able to take the 8gb(4/4) out of the 2011 and put it in the 2012 and the difference between the two machines speed is now night and day and I was able to get working versions of Microsoft365! Thank you for making it simple and easy!
Oh my god i am so going to try this, my 2012 mac is unusable! I have hardly anything on it, even opening safari takes ages!!
If you haven't upgraded to an SSD, I would recommend that too. I have a video on it here: ruclips.net/video/AU4sBfDHBA8/видео.html
ages. ??!! opening Safari. ?????!!!!! whoa. get rid of it !!!!!
go on and do it, just upgraded mine from 4gb to 16gb and it has been running like a dream, none of the previous problems whatsoever. More RAM solved my problems and I don't have need of an SSD given that most of what I do is just multitasking. But one thing you have to be prepared for is your Mac starting to heat up more often.
Thank you for the video! everything was smooth except the unscrewing and screwing.
Yeah. The screws can be tricky.
Hi Rick, the Ram you recommend isn’t in stock (UK). Can you recommend another? Also, am I right that if you take out the original 4gb ram, I can put in two 8gb? Thanks
What if it reads the new memory upgrade but the MacBook turns on and off by itself? Or stays on for a bit and then turns off by itself?
Congratulations, excellent video and fantastic feedback on each info, 5 stars!
Please add to your title and description that this was for the 13", not the 15" retina. I believe there is a difference in compatability?
Fantastic video Rick. Absolutely excellent. I am having problems getting 2 of the screws to come out of my machine so that I can follow your suggestions. Any advice for that??
If the screws are stripped, you could google "rubber band stripped screw" to see a tip for removing them. If they aren't stripped yet, I would make sure you are using a properly fitting screwdriver. Then make sure you are exerting force inline with the screw. Put a fair amount of force down as you are turning. Needless to say, you need to be careful so you don't slip and injure yourself or damage the computer.
I've lost most of the screws on the motherboard and I don't know where to put which screw. I can't find it on the İnternet macbook pro a1278 i5...
Hi, I opened my MacBook Pro late 2011 and I found that there is 2 rams each one is 8gb but when I checked in settings it show me only 8gb and not 16gb !!! Where is the problem ?
Do you see one or both modules listed?
Super helpful, I was wondering about the 16GB since officially it says 8. I needed that upgrade bad! (4GB stock :P )
What a review! Thank you so much for sharing this instructions! ✌️
Thank you!
I just bought a nice 2012 MacBook Pro
Only 4 gb of ram and if had a 1tb hd
I want to start with the ram but also redo the hd to a ssd
Do you have a video showing your Samsung hd install?
I do. I also have a video on replacing the hard drive cable. If you have trouble after the SSD install, you might want to replace it. You can also just replace it at the same time as the SSD install. They are known to give people problems. Mid-2012 Macbook Pro (SSD) Hard Drive Upgrade How To: ruclips.net/video/AU4sBfDHBA8/видео.html
Mid-2012 Macbook Pro Hard Drive Cable Replacement: ruclips.net/video/XbEiodR9igQ/видео.html
@@Rickmakes wow
Thanks my friend. Do I need to replace the cable ? I ask because I’ve seen others just reuse the one in it
Perfect
Thanks so much
Funny I have a 2011 pro it has sierra on it
4gb and 500 hard drive
Works nice and fast
The 2012 with Catalina has 4gb abs a 1tb hard drive abs slower on start up lol
Very odd
Great video, easy to follow and worked well.
Rick- once I up grade the RAM to 8 gb and replace the SSD, can I then do a work around and upgrade the OS to at least Monterey? if so, can you post a video on how to do this- mid 2012 MBP 15"
Check out how to do that using opencore legacy patcher. Quite a few videos on youtube.
I have a macbook pro mid 2012, 4GB ram 1600MHz. I want to upgrade to a Kingstown 8GB DDR3 or 16GB. Which is better? Some people say that 16GB will not work fully properly, the processor can heat more. On the other hand, 8GB is cheaper and processor can run more efficiently. It we compare both performance, 8GB and 16GB in a such old Macbook doenst change a lot. And with the money i saved, i can replace my old HD to a SSD. What experts thinks about this? Cheers!
how did you download cantalina? I'm still on Sierra
Thank you for the video Rick, now I'm encouraged to upgrade the ram on my Mid 2012 Mac Pro, would you recommend any other upgrade on those old machines?
I would recommend upgrading the traditional hard drive with a solid state hard drive. While you're in there, not a bad idea to replace the hard drive cable too as they can go bad. Mid-2012 Macbook Pro (SSD) Hard Drive Upgrade How To: ruclips.net/video/AU4sBfDHBA8/видео.html , Mid-2012 Macbook Pro Hard Drive Cable Replacement: ruclips.net/video/XbEiodR9igQ/видео.html
Just did this to my 2012 MacBook Pro 15inch and put 2 8gb total 16gb she’s running quicker for sure
is that also for apps and uploads as well?
gracias . de los tornillos en sentido contrario hasta el click no lo sabia
sir pls tell….Can’t we increase its speed bit more by replacing hdd with ssd
Yes. I have a video on that here: Mid-2012 Macbook Pro (SSD) Hard Drive Upgrade How To
ruclips.net/video/AU4sBfDHBA8/видео.html
@@Rickmakes sir pls tell…is it enough to enhance only RAM…will ssd be required after that?
Nice content man. Quick question, is there a way to replace a ddr3 with a ddr4 or ddr5 on this mac?
RAM isn't backward compatible so you have to stick with DDR3.
thx for the tips :) The kingston ram link sent me to a diferent model (french link) : KCP552US6K2 . Is this model also works for a 2012 macbook pro ? In kingston website it's not referenced for apple :/
Hi, Rick. I already changed my RAM after 3 beeps (trouble on bottom slot). Now, i can turn on my mac after turned off to shutdown mode. I have to plug out the battery socket to turn in on. How to fix this problem? I can find my way, thanks in advance
Rick; thanks for the video. I looked on Amazon for the Ram components you recommended, but there is also a Mac Ram addition that looks the same, just less expensive. Also what is the L after DDR3 indicate?
My MacBook Pro (Retina mid 2012)
doesn't have enough memory left to upgrade to the next software version. Will going from 8 to 16GBs solve that?
DDR3L is low voltage. 8GB or 16GB will run any version of macOS. I see you said "retina mid 2012". From what I understand, none of the retina macbooks have upgradable RAM.
@@Rickmakes so I can NOT upgrade the Ram on my My MacBook Pro (Retina mid 2012) I see something that says ECC: Disable Upgradeable Memory: No. So in other words I can not upgrade please advise thanks
Hey thanks for the video.I just have a doubt whether it's to go above 16 GB Ram for the same mac-book mid 2012 model .Will it be compatible If I go for 24 GB or above??
I haven't tried anything over 16GB with this model.
Which one is better, Kingstone or Corsair, and how was your experience with Kingstone?
I think they have both good brands. I have been using Kingston for decades and have never had a problem with their RAM.
If I only put 1 stick of ram and keep the original ram the base MacBook came with does it still work? Or would I need to put 2 sticks of ram of the same Manufacturer for it to work?
I try to keep them the same but you can use a different manufacturers. It is best to have the same size chips.
@@Rickmakes I have another question if I replace my original HDD with an SSD and I transfer the HDD to the disk drive will I keep my data from the HDD?
Or transfer it to the disk reader thingy I meant
This was immensely helpful! thank you!
Do you know if the mid-2012 MacBooks can handle 32, so 2 16gbs?
I'm not sure about that. Intel says max is 16GB but that isn't always accurate.
logic board on a mid-2012 mbp can handle a maximum of 16gb
Question I got this same 13inch mid 2012 should I get a 1.35 or 1.5 volts ram
Sir I have one question I need help I have MacBook Pro mid 2012 inc 13 Catalina
This ram now in side. ( ELPIDA
JAPAN
2GB 1Rx8 PC3-12800S-11-10-B2) and i buy 2 pes. hunix. 4 gb 2Rx8 PC3 - 128005 -11-12- f3
It's ok or not thanks
saving my college education tbh!
New RAM, fresh SSD, my old MacBook is going strong again!
Great vid> I always told these models were impossible to upgrade due to the ram being soldered to the board? or is that bullshit to get you to upgrade the whole thing?? no doubt. Great video thanks
This is the non-retina model and it has user upgradable RAM. I think all retina models (from every year) have non-upgradable soldered RAM.
What is the right ram? Can the speed be greater than 1600?
Rick, for home schooling for remote learning, is 4 to 8 GB sufficient or is 16 recommended? Thanks
Remote learning typically just uses a web browser. As such, you can probably get by with 4GB but I would keep other applications closed. If you need to switch between applications frequently, an upgrade to 8 or 16GB can be advantageous.
also dont forget to add an ssd in if you dont have one folks!
Will this stop my beach ball from spinning?
yes, if you buy the 16gb version it will seriously reduce that
Worked like a champ, thank you!
Great to know that can run with 16 gb!
pls help me .. What should I buy 8chips or 16chips?
Sir please can you share the link for India
Unfortunately I was unable to find the memory on Amazon India when I posted the video and I checked just now and still couldn't find it.
Apple says it can support maximum memory to 8GB. If I install 16gb would it cause any problems in future?
Apple states the max is 8GB but the Intel processor in it lists the max as 16GB. I have been running 16GB in mine for around 8 years with no problems.
Hy does MacBook Pro 2012 supports 32gb of ram?
hey great vid, I already have 2 sticks of 4gb ram , but im keen to upgrade to evo860 samsung for the SSD , to boost performance and speed as well , do you think i would need to add the extra ram if im just browsing and watching movies etc, im not yet into all the editing stuff at the moment ???, cheers
RAM is most useful if you are switching back and forth between applications frequently. If you are usually doing one thing at a time, it is not as important.
I have Macbook pro13-inch mid2012 which company ram will be supported plz, and also give some suggestion about battery same
I have a link in the description to the RAM I used.
@@Rickmakes ok 😊
hi, i have a query regarding the ram upgrade can i upgrade the ram to 12gb like one with a 8gb and another slot with a 4gb ram, would it work or i need to put both 8gb ram in
The Macbook Pro supports dual channel mode so it is going to give you a speed boost if you install RAM in matching pairs. That being said, it is probably better to have more RAM via an unmatched pair than to have less RAM but a matched pair.
Could you link a set of two 4 gigs I'm not sure I need 16
Here is some 2x4GB RAM amzn.to/3Jqeaq7
Do I need to disconnect the battery to change the RAMs? Or just change them with out disconnecting the battery?
It is probably best to disconnect the battery.
Anyone knows what size screwdriver he used for the screws?
Same one in most eyeglass repair kits
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Hi. Can you tell me please? I wanna upgrade ram my old macbook, but I don't know which RAM is best my macbook. Model no: A1278 Macbook Pro 13 inch. Mid:2012. Which RAM is best my macbook?
I have links to RAM listed in the description.
thanks for sharing, i just upgraded my mac :)!
with this and the ssd upgrade can I install the newest OS ?
It doesn't run the latest macOS. The most recent version this supports is Catalina. There may be ways to hack it and run newer versions.
My MacBook is the same vintage. REALLY slow in downloaded webpages and live video streaming. Without 5G for me yet, and given that the microprocessor itself is not upgradeable (correct?), what can I do to speed up my machine (pretty much identical to this one) to stream current live video without problems, and downloading websites with a great deal of data? Will anything make a difference with 4G?
Are you getting your internet over cellular? That could be what is slowing you down.
@@Rickmakes I am, in fact. Wireless hotspot.
Worked perfectly. Thanks!
You're welcome!
Gonna upg my Mac now thank you
I have a Macbook air mid 2012 4GB is it ok to upgarde to 16GB? and when i go to your affiliate link in the description it says operating system Windows 10 ? That's a error right?
The memory used in Macs can also be used in certain PC models. I would look your computer model up on Kingston's website to see what they recommend. It will tell you the max amount supported by your system: www.kingston.com/unitedstates/us/memory
Hello
I want to buy 2 pieces of 8 gb ram for my computer whose specifications are given below.
Macbook pro A1278 13 inch 2.5GHz dual core mid 2012
intel core i5 4gb 1600MHz DDR3
67.6mm x 30mm (1.18") PC3-12800 DRR3
1600 MHz type RAM.
204pin
2 gb of ram installed on my computer is the following model.
m471b5773dh0-ck0
For RAM at Apple support
it says max memory 8gb Is this true?
Can 16gb ram be added?
DDR3L works like DDR3 ??? Or do I need to buy same DDR3
I haven't tested DDR3L in my Macs so I can't say for sure.
Did you have to reinstall mac os? Bcs im about upgrade my ram from 4gb to 8gb macpro 2010 , im scare it will erase my data like i change my hard drive from hdd to ssd before...
You don’t have to reinstall OS but you should have an updated backup prior to doing any upgrade in case anything breaks in the process.
Thank you so much for this!!!
Hey Rick quick question, what SSD card and RAM you recommend?
I have the RAM is used in the video description. I have the SSD I recommend in the description of this video: ruclips.net/video/AU4sBfDHBA8/видео.html
What’s with the screen ratio!?
I tend to do screen recordings at 720p (16:9). This makes everything larger and easier to read. The Macbook's native resolution isn't far off from 720p but I change it to keep things uniform.
I checked on apples website and for a mid 2012 MacBook Pro it states max memory is 8GB but it doesn't say if its overall of per slot? Can you upgrade to 16GB RAM?
Yes. Apple states the max is 8GB but it works with 16GB. I have been running it that way for around nine years with no problems.
is there a seagate ram model for this same device?
Seagate doesn't make RAM. Do you mean Seagate hard drive? a Seagate SATA SSD should work in it.
hi! is it possible if i buy an 8gb ram and use it together with its old 2gb ram?
Hi, unfortunately you can't, RAM should be equal in both slots
Why does it say on Apple that the Max is 8gb ram but here use all run 16gb I’ve got the same MacBook Pro?
I'm not sure why they limit. The hardware supports 16GB and I've been running it that way for 9+ years.
@@Rickmakes so will I be able to put the 16gb ram in my MacBook Pro mid 2012 I’m running macOS Catalina?
Which one should I go for 1.5V or 1.35 V I'm super confused
Please answer this
@@untukhape3081 bro i already changed mine
@@untukhape3081 lemme check the volt and I'll let you know
@@untukhape3081 go for 1.35 V
Thanks for this great video. Ordered the memory from your US Amazon link. They messed up. They sent 2 different memory modules... Not your fault. Just wanted to let you know
Hopefully they are able to get things straightened out for you.
Thank you so much. Now I can continue to play league of legends on my mac
It feels good to give a computer new life.
Do they have this ram upgrade for the 15in pro retina?
Unfortunately RAM isn't upgradable in the retina Macbook Pros.
@@Rickmakes If one knows how to solder, would it work to upgrade the retina mid-2012? I read somewhere that the reason it is not upgradeable is because its soldered in...
I have the same computer MacBook Pro mid 2012. I changed the memory from 8 mb to 16 mb. However every time I get a NVRAM error. (5 beeps) After Option Command +P+R everything works normal. With the memory check everything is status = ok.
Do you know why I get almost every time the NVRAM error. How to fix this?
I haven't heard of a problem like that. You might try removing one memory module at a time to see if one or the other is causing the problem. You could also try installing the old RAM to see if it still occurs. This way you could tell if it is related to the RAM upgrade or if it was another problem that just showed up at the same time.
I use the ram OWC1600DDR3S 16P 16 GB DDR3L PC1:800 1600 MHz Kit (8GBx2). I followed the advice of another website. My question, is the memory fully compatible and is that the cause of the Error?
@@renevdven783 It's hard to say. That is why it would be best to swap the memory and do some testing. I have seen cases where one chip is bad while the other is good.
I finally replaced the new memory with the old memory modules. No issues at all.
Now I know after the key combination option command P R memory issues are solved for 8 hours long. Within 8 hours no memory issues. After 8 hours non using and shutdown the memory error starts again. I messaged OWC for 2 new memory modules.
I send the memory to the supplier. Although they said we cannot find any issues they replaced the memory modules with new ones. After replacing them, I have no issues anymore. Thank you so much for your support. 🙏
Do you have iMovie on your mac
I do.
@@Rickmakes did you install after the update or before because I am getting an error message saying disk full i am unable load media into the time line on iMovie
I download the app from a website because my mac couldn’t support it
Hi. Can I use the KVR16LS11K2/8 instead ?
I'm not sure. The memory I put in the description is what Kingston is recommending.
Hi
Can anyone advise upgrading RAM for Macbook pro 13" 2012 mid version, Maximum 32GB.?
Supposedly the processor supports 32GB but I haven't tried it so I don't know if it works in this Mac.
i updated my RAM from 4GB to 16GB (2 x 8GB) which appeared to be fine however every time it reboots it does the '3 beeps' and I have to take the RAM out and reseat them and it appears to be fine again ....until it reboots - any suggestions?
The beeps probably mean the RAM is bad. I would try one module at a time and see if it only beeps for one. That would be your bad module.
@@Rickmakes thanks Rick - I’ve swapped the modules around and they both seem to work - tbh they’ll work for 24hrs +/- but when the system has been off for a while and I restart it beeps ……so I take it apart switch it around again and okay for the next 24/48hrs then it’ll beep again 🥴🤷🏻♂️
Is there RAM that is faster than 1600 MHz that can be upgraded for this macbook Pro?
As far as I know, that is the fastest RAM supported by this model.
Back when Apple made it an option to replace things yourself
Is this the Retina or non-Retina?
Non-retina. Retina models don't have upgradable RAM.
@@Rickmakes I know, just wanted to make sure.
What about performance now? Big differences?
Having 16GB of RAM is advantageous if you run multiple applications at once. For instance, if you are editing a photo in Photoshop, then you switch to a web browser to look something up. After that you start composing an email. Having more RAM allows your computer to switch between applications more quickly and can help them run smoothly. I prefer to max out RAM so I know it is running as optimal as possible. If the computer is just being used for web browsing and not much else, a RAM upgrade isn't as likely to make as big of a difference. My parents have this same computer and I upgraded them to 8GB as they aren't really power users.
can i use ram ddr3 1866MHz on macbook pro mid 2012
I haven't tried that so I can't say for sure.
I an going to upgrade the RAM, but some people tell me no need to upgrade to 16gb, 8gb is enough because it will bottle neck at the processor. Is that right?
I think 8GB is a pretty good amount for many use cases. I used to run things like virtual machines and it is nice to have plenty of RAM breathing room. RAM is also nice when you have many applications running at once. It makes it faster to switch between them. My next Macbook after this 2012 model only had 8GB and it worked quite well. It wasn't upgradable.
@@Rickmakes thank you for your answer, I think I will try 8gb upgrade.
@@robbykhen I was looking for this conversation! Wondering same question. So, I also think , that I will go for 8gb upgrade instead of 16!
Thank you , guys))
@@konstantinosaka btw, I finnaly upgrade to 16gb since the price of ram is not so expensive, but it's relative.
@@robbykhen any difference between 8 and 16 ?
Does ddr4 ll work on 2012 mac book pro
No. DDR4 came out in 2014 and isn't backwards compatible.