Macbook Pro 8GB RAM Upgrade (Early 2011)

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  • @tomgibson6241
    @tomgibson6241 9 лет назад +164

    almost 5 years later and this video is still helping people! Thanks buddy!

    • @DonDadaDeeski
      @DonDadaDeeski 8 лет назад

      Tom Gibson yes sir!

    • @pap0rosa
      @pap0rosa 6 лет назад +1

      & now 7 years 👍🏻

    • @AustinSmith-fo8jg
      @AustinSmith-fo8jg 6 лет назад

      7 years.

    • @FruitloopLeviathan
      @FruitloopLeviathan 6 лет назад +2

      @@pap0rosa Did the ram work successfully? If so, did it really help with performances?

    • @pap0rosa
      @pap0rosa 6 лет назад

      @@FruitloopLeviathan It sure did & still works today 🤜🏻🤛🏻✌🏻

  • @Selim6472
    @Selim6472 5 лет назад +39

    here on 2019 and still a helping hand

    • @TheCanineGuy
      @TheCanineGuy 5 лет назад

      Alvaro León 13 is there anything special that need to be done before swapping out ram? Like is there special files that can be lost cause of ram?

    • @Selim6472
      @Selim6472 5 лет назад

      @@TheCanineGuy no, ram handles only processes, doesnt keep files

  • @Cuda_Clutch
    @Cuda_Clutch 4 месяца назад +1

    13 years ago and still helping out big dawg. Thank you and god speed

  • @mahbubmunna0481
    @mahbubmunna0481 4 года назад +11

    Almost 8 years later and this video is still helping people.thanks buddy 👊🏼

  • @DavidBello
    @DavidBello 7 лет назад +1

    I know it’s OLD, but this video isn’t DATED. Actually very informative and succinct, and I find most tutorials insufferably full of banter. Another thank you in the sea of gratitude in this comments section.

  • @colerudolph9009
    @colerudolph9009 6 лет назад +2

    7 years later and this video is still helping people! all worked so easily. thanks!

  • @morethanmuzique1862
    @morethanmuzique1862 8 месяцев назад +1

    12 years ago and still a helping hand.

  • @shahriarir
    @shahriarir 8 лет назад +2

    Thank you. I had never opened a computer before. Your video helped me to install new RAM and I may be more bold in the future.

  • @jos8197
    @jos8197 2 года назад

    11 Years later, you helped me out! Love from London 🤝

  • @PopesDrinkCoke09
    @PopesDrinkCoke09 12 лет назад +5

    You're correct on that one. The max on most models is 8 gb for Mac.

  • @tsunadesensei
    @tsunadesensei 8 лет назад +2

    This was super helpful! Even though I have a mid 2009, this was still pretty accurate. The only difference was that the labels were face down in order to line up with the slot.

  • @AyoBriMusic
    @AyoBriMusic 6 лет назад +2

    Can’t believe I was about to pay someone to do this! Thank you so much

  • @desireubensealey
    @desireubensealey 12 лет назад

    Thanks dude. I just bought 8GB memory. I'll watch this again when the RAM arrive in a few days.

  • @AmyTaylorCrafts
    @AmyTaylorCrafts 8 лет назад +18

    Worked perfectly, thanks so much! My computer is now lightning fast again 😊

  • @2JoeBLACK7
    @2JoeBLACK7 10 лет назад

    Thanks man. Waiting for my ram to come in the mail now. Can't wait to install more ram on my rapidly slowing MacBook Pro. I've already done this for my Mac mini, upgraded to 16GB RAM and it was pretty easy! So I'm looking forward to doing this for my MacBook as well 👍

  • @MrTechEasy
    @MrTechEasy 11 лет назад

    Nice Video,
    I added a video response, hope that's OK.
    There are a couple of things in my video that help show how the memory lines up in the slots with the plastic retaining clips. Also it's good to note that the front 4 and 2 side screws go in at a slight angle to help prevent stripping! :)
    Nicely done though.

  • @johnnnyd
    @johnnnyd 12 лет назад

    Cheers for this vid, followed and successfully updated from 4gb to 8gb. Defiantly noticing the difference too

  • @hdkevin4387
    @hdkevin4387 5 лет назад

    Thank you for taking the time to make this video. It was very helpful

  • @brycenrushing4412
    @brycenrushing4412 5 лет назад

    Thank you! Followed your advice exactly. Everything worked and as a computer novice I fixed it myself. I am sure you have helped many.

  • @TonyYouens
    @TonyYouens 12 лет назад

    Followed your instructions and upgraded my Macbook Pro this evening. Thanks for the advice.

  • @djrisks
    @djrisks 10 лет назад

    Thanks! This really helped me know how to open and locate my RAM. I was getting those 3 beeps of death which was a pain, slotting in the RAM properly fixed the problem! Nice one!

  • @davidkit9987
    @davidkit9987 5 лет назад +2

    Thank you very much! Today I installed 16gb watching your tutorial. Regards from Brasil 🇧🇷

    • @state.of.no.return
      @state.of.no.return 5 лет назад +1

      Cara beleza? teu Mac rodou os 16gb de boas? sentiu mta diferença? tenho um Mac Pro 13" Late 2011.... coloquei um SSD 1TB Samsung Evo nele....senti uma diferença no boot e pra abrir apps...mas o desempenho do mac continua com um certo lag pra algumas aplicações....estou considerando comprar o kit 2x8GB , vale a pena? Outra coisa...qual barramento vc usou ? eu sei que esse modelo utiliza o 1333...mas vi alguns americanos, dizendo que colocaram 1600 e rodou.... achei estranho. valew irmão !

    • @davidkit9987
      @davidkit9987 5 лет назад +1

      Arthur Ferreira blza brother! Melhorou demais pra mim q uso apps de áudio . Usei 2x8 1333 corsair 9-9-9-24 (1333 pq meu mac pedia isso - inicio 2011) não testei outro barramento... O boot do mac não mudou tanto, mas os renders e o uso dos plugins ficaram ótimos. Tbm agilizou a placa de áudio externa que uso pra captação. Tmj.

    • @state.of.no.return
      @state.of.no.return 5 лет назад +1

      Opa beleza !! ah dahora !! então vai resolver bem pra mim...também rodo programas de audio e placa externa (M-Audio) .... 4gb soh aqui ta complicado...vou pegar 16gb mac memory da Corsair !! maravilha !! eu resolvi a velocidade do boot e abertura de apps com o SSD...vale muito a pena !! Obrigado brother !! tmj

    • @state.of.no.return
      @state.of.no.return 5 лет назад

      Opa beleza !! ah dahora !! então vai resolver bem pra mim...também rodo programas de audio e placa externa (M-Audio) .... 4gb soh aqui ta complicado...vou pegar 16gb mac memory da Corsair !! maravilha !! eu resolvi a velocidade do boot e abertura de apps com o SSD...vale muito a pena !! Obrigado brother !! tmj

  • @Music-Tech-Life
    @Music-Tech-Life 13 лет назад

    Great Job. I had no idea the Graphics get boosted. Thanks for pointing that out. Will upgrade mine on Christmas Day. Thanks.

  • @hanshazz3168
    @hanshazz3168 9 лет назад +2

    Thanks for the tip brother! I just order my RAM. I can't wait to install it!

  • @ehunyadi2
    @ehunyadi2 12 лет назад

    Nice video; thanks! I'll be upgrading my macbook tomorrow and this made me stop worrying about it.

  • @malhamishery9
    @malhamishery9 5 лет назад

    Thanks for sharing. Just finished upgrade and with your help, it was a piece of cake.

  • @nappingpup105
    @nappingpup105 2 года назад

    The video worked for me. One point to make. Try and find a well fitting phillips head screw driver. You do not want to strip a screw head. Second, my MacBook Pro (early 2011) screws had a liberal amount of thread locker that had been applied to the screws. It was a little nerve racking to break the screws loose, the first time. FWIW, I also replaced my HDD with an SSD, for a couple of reasons. There are 4 short stubs that are fitted to the side rails of the HDD. These need to be removed and transferred to the replacement SSD. NOTE. The screw head on these stubs required a #6 - Torx screw driver. This is really small. I had a torx multi-tool that did go down to #6. Fortunate for me. I could have improvised a way to remove the stubs, but the #6 torx tool is the proper way to do it, for my make/model machine.

  • @paulmarks83
    @paulmarks83 12 лет назад

    Thanks for the great video, I'm about to attempt the upgrade myself and it's given me a lot of confidence to know what to expect!

  • @cloudlocke
    @cloudlocke 11 лет назад

    Thanks for a great video, i just installed 8GB into my MBP using this as a guide.
    And just FYI - "grounding" is the de-static word you're looking for.
    Thanks again.

  • @poppukon-au
    @poppukon-au 8 лет назад

    Getting mine ordered tomorrow for 16gb, will be following this tut, thank you.

  • @JCDeen
    @JCDeen 12 лет назад

    thanks for this, dude. I just installed 8GB into my macbook pro easily with this video. also upgraded my imac from 4GB to 12GB. woot!

  • @michaell.8938
    @michaell.8938 11 лет назад

    Excellent. Mine is from early 2011. It's listed on the crucial website as 16GB compatible too. Thanks.

  • @EasyDownloadHelp
    @EasyDownloadHelp 12 лет назад

    Put the SSD into the original bay and move your HDD into the data doubler. That way you can utilize the SSD speed. The Optical Drive bay doesn't support SSD speeds (6 Gigabits), it supports only around 3 Gigabits.

  • @jamessween
    @jamessween 8 лет назад

    Thank's for your tutorial. I'm going to do a 2012 mac book pro 9.2 to 16 gigs, and the mac forms say not supported, but keep in mind in 2012 they never had 8 gig sticks, so buy that said, I called Ramjet who I bought the ram from and they said that mac needs to upgrade there forms. So thanks again for showing how easy it is to install the ram.

  • @stuartconlon7492
    @stuartconlon7492 10 лет назад

    I bought 8 gb DDR from Crucial and it wouldn't work properly and so returned it. I then purchased 8gb from Kensington and my Mac worked perfectly straight away. Bin the Crucial and get the Kensington if you want your Mac to operate correctly!!

    • @JonyIveDesignsThings
      @JonyIveDesignsThings 10 лет назад

      I'm not sure if the ID based Crucial has offices in CA, but Corsair, based in DE has an office in CA pretty close to Apple so they send their RAM to Apple for testing. Therefore Corsair is another considerable brand. Kingston is completely CA based so I guess it sends RAM to Apple although I have no idea. Corsair proclaimed that they get Apple to test the RAM if you buy the (surprisingly cheaper than standard branding) "Mac Memory" branded version on the back of its packaging.

  • @lindasverdrup4142
    @lindasverdrup4142 8 лет назад

    What happens if Sierra doesn't recognize the 8 GB upgrade? Disregard--needed to restart my computer and now it recognizes it. Wonderful, simple video. Thanks!

  • @sirportugal
    @sirportugal 12 лет назад

    nice song, really accentuates the process.

  • @averde24
    @averde24 12 лет назад

    Your video was really helpful Can't wait to do it myself. But before I go buy the ram which one would be compatible with my MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008)? Thanks so much.

  • @yesthisisdonut
    @yesthisisdonut 9 лет назад

    thanks mate, just did the same upgrade on my 2010er, works like a charm! your video is great, also great little tips here and there :)

  • @cb8910
    @cb8910 6 лет назад

    This video was a big help. The instructions were right on the money.

  • @emk2585
    @emk2585 11 лет назад

    I just purchased a Macbook pro. It was manufactured mid 2012. I contacted Apple directly and they confirmed it is upgradable to 16GB. I also used the Crucial.com system scan (free) and they also stated I could upgrade to 16GB.

  • @kylemix93
    @kylemix93 12 лет назад

    yup, do it! it's awesome, you'll enjoy the effects more than the RAM upgrade

  • @rhymeister
    @rhymeister 12 лет назад

    Just an FYI, whenever you are tightening screws do not tighten them down all the way on one side first. Start them all over then rotate as you tighten, i.e. as in this example, tighten down one the way at 12 o'oclock then one at 6 then 3, then 9, back to 12, etc. Just like you would a car wheel. ; )

  • @michaellatchmansingh57
    @michaellatchmansingh57 11 лет назад +2

    Hey Justin,
    Thanks for taking the time to post this video. It's very helpful. I have the exact same computer and I've found the exact same RAM (I think). I'm really tempted to buy it and upgrade the RAM but I'm scared of one thing. A lot of reviews I read on the sellers website talk about how it doesn't work, or worse yet, how the RAM fails after a year of use or so. This video is three years old now, so I would like to know, how long did the RAM in this laptop last for?
    Thanks for your help!

  • @zammarz8974
    @zammarz8974 4 года назад

    9 years later and i love mac 2011 its still amazing although it cant play tripple AAA games its amazing for other uses

  • @jcasazza35
    @jcasazza35 12 лет назад

    Very well done video, good steps, and thank you for the link to amazon for the RAM! Well done man

  • @AbrahamBilly
    @AbrahamBilly 6 лет назад

    Is there any significant difference between the 8gigs ram and 16gigs ?

  • @bdmenne
    @bdmenne 11 лет назад

    Loved your tutorial. I am ready to do it myself. Do word you were looking for was discharge. Not sure if you figured. Thanks again, I can tell you have a good heart. Character seems in short supply these days or is that just me? Peace

  • @Indylimburg
    @Indylimburg 9 лет назад

    Thanks! Helped me clean out and reseat my ram! No more vertical lines or freezing!

  • @metalmilitia137
    @metalmilitia137 12 лет назад +3

    awesome! i have a question though. when i take out the previous memory cards, ill still have all my applications and video games i have installed on my macbook right? like nothing will change. the new memory cards will just add more space/memory right?

  • @lorrainew01
    @lorrainew01 12 лет назад

    Hi Justin, thanks for keeping it simple. Great Tut. Would upgrading RAM for the late 2008 MBP be similar?

  • @AJDiGregorio
    @AJDiGregorio 9 лет назад +13

    this is great, but under no circumstance should you EVER do this on a carpeted surface... use an antistatic mat or wooden table.

    • @maximum-oversaiyan
      @maximum-oversaiyan 9 лет назад +1

      +AJ DiGregorio bit ironic how advice is given to touch metal for avoiding static, but carpet is totally fine lol.

    • @superjokerrr
      @superjokerrr 6 лет назад

      BULLSHIT

  • @tbonegal1989
    @tbonegal1989 12 лет назад

    Is corsair a good product? I am thinking about getting the amazon deal but I want to know if I am going to get the best bang for my buck.

  • @TheFreakinAce
    @TheFreakinAce 12 лет назад

    I'm so glad you can do this. Do you need to act like you're better than everyone else though?

  • @605fabio
    @605fabio 12 лет назад

    Where do you purchase your ram from and about how much should I expect to pay? what type of ram is best?
    Thanks in advance...

  • @djsuperdee1
    @djsuperdee1 Год назад

    12 years after this video still helping people like me . Would it be 16 Gb too much ?

  • @biiiivvvv
    @biiiivvvv 12 лет назад +1

    yes that would cost about 25£ however go on crucial and use the system scanner to see what is compatible

  • @evarona
    @evarona 12 лет назад

    kudos! i just did mine (15inch mbp 09) and it worked like a charm.. thanks dude!

  • @Danthemandra
    @Danthemandra 8 лет назад +20

    Did he just say "Do this on a carpet".
    I know electrical static shock doesn't happen often, but should be avoided. Don't open your computer on a carpet. Just saying.

  • @betsy1947
    @betsy1947 7 лет назад

    Thank you for this video! It's very helpful. I'm upgrading my MacBook soon, and now I know how to do it!

  • @whenushine
    @whenushine 7 лет назад

    Thank you for making it easier to install ram on a Mac.

  • @chgofirefighter
    @chgofirefighter 12 лет назад +1

    Wow, great job super easy. Now I need to upgrade my hard drive from 250gb to a higher capacity one, I'm no Macbook expert however, do you have how to videos? I need to transfer all of my info over to the new drive. I've heard time machine but honestly I have never used it. One thing is for sure that I don't use PC anymore, lol Thanks

  • @randomreviews7243
    @randomreviews7243 7 лет назад

    Thanks for the video. I still have this same MacBook and your video was very descriptive and easy to follow. Your the man. 👍

  • @TOTTLIVE
    @TOTTLIVE 3 года назад

    I saw a different video before yours and the guy pushed Cntrl plus other keys together while starting the computer.
    Your is much simple. You just push the start key.
    Are there different ways of powering the computer after the upgrade?
    Thanks for your video

  • @drumline249
    @drumline249 12 лет назад

    What size screw driver should I use? I tried using a 40mm and I got all of the small ones and one long screw out but am having trouble with the last two long screws. Thanks

  • @shenilranpura859
    @shenilranpura859 12 лет назад

    apple recommends, 4x2 a total of 8 gigs, but if you need more u can get 8x2 that is 16 gigs of ram, u might spend about $100 for 16 gigs of ram , which is fairly cheap.

  • @TactualBenna
    @TactualBenna 12 лет назад

    Hey. I´m kind of beginner in computers and i have two questions. What is the "name" of the ram which is in the macbook pro straight from the box, and how much is it in money?

  • @fullmetalfunk
    @fullmetalfunk 9 лет назад

    The word you're looking for at around 2:55 is degauss. :) Thanks for this though! I'm changing the ram cards in my Macbook Pro soon so this helped a lot!

  • @ColossusFitness
    @ColossusFitness 8 лет назад +2

    Super helpful.. doing this now. thank you!

  • @rodthewad666
    @rodthewad666 6 лет назад

    Just ran this vid as I did the upgrade = worked exactly as described! Cheers.

  • @Neelblueful
    @Neelblueful 12 лет назад

    Is brand an important issue....I heard Apple uses Samsung memory! I saw Corsair memory 4B*2 with price so low...I wonder if it's good enough compared to the original one? Any view?

  • @GrumpyBone199
    @GrumpyBone199 13 лет назад

    I subbed to you just so you know but I have a question. Is it the same process for a macbook? I don't have the pro and I only have 1 GB RAM so I was wondering? Thanks

  • @mavalencia1
    @mavalencia1 13 лет назад

    So by swapping the optical drive you would no longer be able to burn CDs or watch DVDs? Im new....sorry

  • @Kaasperav
    @Kaasperav 12 лет назад

    Do you have to do anything BEFORE you do this? Obviously back it up, but anything else?

  • @taojoa123
    @taojoa123 4 года назад

    Can I use like a 10600S instead of 10666?

  • @Ammar0202A5m
    @Ammar0202A5m 11 лет назад

    I know I'm going to ask stupid question
    but I am interested to know how much you bought the Momory

  • @akilla214u2c
    @akilla214u2c 11 лет назад

    One thing that should be advertised is the discharge of power. And grounding yourself by touching some metallic point on the computer. I thought you did that but I don't remember. My main concern is that the battery still feeds power and while its safe to assume the power release is minimal, you may want to advertise the dangers of replacing RAM with a powered system.

  • @prajwalmodani16
    @prajwalmodani16 12 лет назад

    Does it always take you 2 minutes to start you mac after installing the new RAM or is it just the first time after installing the ram and the rest of the time it is faster?

  • @LaineSterlingHale
    @LaineSterlingHale 4 года назад

    Thank you so much. 2021 install - 16GB RAM is $107.00 CAD.

  • @ThatGui007
    @ThatGui007 12 лет назад

    1. if you do video editing or gaming then totally worth it and a big difference if you check email and do light browsing no not at all
    2. Performance with large programs like games and video editing is extremely fast is it safe yes very safe as long as you know how to install it properly
    3. apple says 8gb max because on a laptop most people dont do anything that requires more than 8gbs.
    I hope this helped you out.

  • @cliffjumpingisfun
    @cliffjumpingisfun 12 лет назад

    My mac turns to a piece of lag with lots of programs open. 4 gigs is NOT enough for lion, let alone the upcoming mountain lion. I need to upgrade pronto lol. Mine is early 2011 but core i5 13 inch. Will i see a large improvement, or will multitasking be the only improvement?

  • @yzrnu
    @yzrnu 8 лет назад +3

    hi i thought the maximum memory you can put is 8 GB?

  • @shinerlightman
    @shinerlightman 8 лет назад

    Thanks for posting this video. Looks really easy to install memory. What size screw driver is required? You mentioned a spec case. What kind is it?

  • @CreativoErratico
    @CreativoErratico 13 лет назад

    Just installed the 8Gb. So far so good.
    I wonder if the vram will get more boost if upgrading to 16Gb...
    Even tho I see no need to pump it to 16 yet.
    ...yet

  • @HotStrikeFilm
    @HotStrikeFilm 12 лет назад

    do u have to disconnect the battery from the motherboard or is that just a safety precaution?

  • @daUrbanCyclist
    @daUrbanCyclist 5 лет назад +4

    3:39 "Apple makes it really easy" . Have you ever tried to upgrade RAM on MacBook Air? Its a nightmare

    • @GreySkullification
      @GreySkullification 4 года назад

      Have you ever had that nightmare wherein apple sold a tablet and called it a laptop, the curse of el macbook-air-ona?

  • @MrThetalkingtv
    @MrThetalkingtv 12 лет назад

    Do you need the Mac specific Memory chips that Corsair makes? Or can you just use the normal ones?

  • @garyp8304
    @garyp8304 12 лет назад

    I have a early 2011 Macbook Pro and Crucial seems to be the highest rated thus far.

  • @mlworkshops8614
    @mlworkshops8614 6 лет назад +3

    Hello! Thanks for this tutorial. Can I add a 16 RAM to my A1278 MAC? I don't know if it will be too much for the computer to take but I don't really want to buy a whole new computer since my MacBook is good and well taken care of, and its cheaper. Thanks!

    • @funkywallet3392
      @funkywallet3392 6 лет назад +1

      YES! You definitely can, you should also get a SSD in there and get rid of the HDD.

  • @AndyMoranPhoto
    @AndyMoranPhoto 12 лет назад +2

    I just got my 8gb upgrade in the mail and tried installing it just like this, but it only recognizes it as 4gb. I'm going to remove it and try installing it again, but in the mean time are there any other suggestions?

  • @lneuge
    @lneuge 12 лет назад

    How does installing more RAM affect the battery life? Any noticeable changes?

  • @Charlie_Tsai
    @Charlie_Tsai 12 лет назад

    @Applepwns Hi !! does it take 2 mins to boot up every time ????? or just the first time ?

  • @armandoponce-garcia8494
    @armandoponce-garcia8494 3 года назад

    Great video, very easy to follow. I wonder, could you show me how to access the RAM compartment?. It seems to me that the bottom RAM stick is not connected properly, and it will not pop out so I can push it in. I am thinking that if I access the RAM compartment some other way I mat be able to properly connect the bottom RAN stick, as it is right now it only recognizes 8 GB instead of the 16 GB actually installed (but not properly connected.) Thank you in advance.

  • @kuntheaek2004
    @kuntheaek2004 3 года назад

    Hi there, I would like to know if installing both slots with 8GB is fine as in the instruction, it said Mac pro 2012, maximum 8GB.

  • @evanp25
    @evanp25 12 лет назад

    what is the reason that many people say to touch metal before you do anything like this?

  • @lvullo985
    @lvullo985 Год назад

    What is the piece called that the ram parts go into? The bracket thing is what needs to be replaced on mine. I’m running on half the ram 😂

  • @Itstravieboi
    @Itstravieboi 12 лет назад

    Hi, i just recieved my macbook pro 2011 edition and this is my first time to install RAM on my own, i am wondering if it is possible to install more RAM such as 16 gb or 32, thank you

  • @broletsdiginasmr5366
    @broletsdiginasmr5366 3 года назад +29

    almost 11 years later and this video is still helping people! Thanks buddy!

    • @butterbruhh
      @butterbruhh 10 месяцев назад +1

      Just upgraded from 8 to 16 on a 13in early 2011 😂

  • @Jose207JP
    @Jose207JP 12 лет назад

    what about the command+option+P+R keys that you have to press 3 times before letting the computer start up?

  • @ricaccra3231
    @ricaccra3231 10 месяцев назад

    Thanks Justin for the video. Much appresciated. (End of the video you had focus difficulty) 🙂
    2024 and my faithfull Mac Book Pro Late 2011 still going on... Replaced DVD with SDD Disk. This will be its final upgrade to 16GB (2 x 8GB modules) Speed: 1333MHz (PC3-10600) Runing on macOS Hig Sierra. If possible it sould be able to use it for a few more years...