Each will test memory differently and some may miss a problem that another can detect. Officially, apple only revealed that the original macbook air has a 1. The actual maximum ram for each apple macbook pro with complete specs a click away. Apple macbook memory upgrades for 4gb, 6gb and 8gb ddr2 or ddr3 ram. The macbook is a brand of macintosh laptop computers by apple inc. Macbook air overheating, macbook pro vertical striping, flash vs. With just 2 gb of memory, the macbook air is a decent performer with os x 10. Mac specs by capability actual maximum ram macbook pro models. Owc 2gb 2gb x 1 ddr2 pc25300 667mhz 200 pin ram memory. The macbook air ram, for instance, is upgradable up to 1tb. As it turns out, several other memory vendorsalong with some late 08 macbookmacbook pro usershave laid claim to these machines working with 8gb of ram. A new firmware update made it possible to upgrade all the way up to 8gb of memory. Macbook air 1,1 inch, original 2008 is powered with a customized dual core air core 2 duo p7500 and intel gma x3100 integrated graphics processor with 144 mb of shared ddr2 memory.
I just dont know if the ram are going to work together and if i have to upgrade to 8gb instead. In addition, the microdvi port was replaced with the new mini displayport, which was capable of driving a larger external display 2560x1600. Rewa here introduces a quick and inexpensive way to upgrade your macbook memory so as to improve your macs speed and the performance. While owc maxram configurations exceed apples officially supported maximums, all owc brand memory. Oct 27, 2018 this late 2008 macbook my family got about 10 years ago. The actual maximum ram of each nonpro macbook is listed below along with its compatible ram type, default amount of ram preinstalled, common identifiers suitable to identify a macbook in order to determine its ram capacity, and more. The graphics chipset received a significant upgrade. Macbook ram macbook memory upgrade ram for macbook. There is nothing there that suggests a 2008 mbp or mb supports 16gb of ram. Macbook disassembling remove the mackbook lower case, then detach the mackbook battery and io board flex. Smart new features like sidecar, powerful technologies for developers, and your favorite ipad apps, now on mac. Upgrading the memory in the late 2008unibody 15inch macbook pro models is a bit more difficult than it is in the very easy earlier macbook pro models, but it. The macbook is not a pro model and the only aluminium from 2008. Apple laptops, apple macbook air, apple macbook pro walmart.
How to upgrade macbook air ram and mackbook pro memory rewa. Macbook 5,1 and macbook 5,2 full information, specs igotoffer. Specifically, as discovered by owc, the inch mid2010 macbook pro models and only the inch models the macbook pro core 2 duo 2. Both mac memory and storage are outstanding and necessary for optimal computing performance during strenuous computer projects. Apples laptop lineup is more streamlined than ever, now comprised of a inch macbook air and inch and 16inch macbook pro models. All nonunibody 2008 mbps and mbs early 2008 support a maximum of 6gb of ram.
You know, for people who want bigger screens but dont need prolevel compute to go with it. 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. Macbook air 1,1 inch, original 2008 full information. Both models were replaced in june 2009 by the macbook air mid 2009. If you think youre going to be needing a lot of space, then the pro is a fitting option. Since then, the air has become apples entrylevel laptop due. Macbook 5,1 and macbook 5,2 full information, specs. To help find the compatible upgrades for you, i suggest using our myowc search. This was contradictory to our testing in december 2009 which quite clearly showed that while these models recognized a full 8gb, if an application addressed more than 6gb, the system. Upgrading the memory in the late 2008 unibody 15inch macbook pro models is a bit more difficult than it is in the very easy earlier macbook pro models, but it still is quite easy. Apple also provided the following image to compare the size of the standard intel core 2 duo processor to the one in the. So i have this old macbook from 2008 called macbook ultimo 2008. The late 2008 aluminum macbook can be upgraded to a maximum of 8gb when running snow leopard 10.
Since then, the air has become apples entrylevel laptop due to the original macbooks discontinuation in 2011. Here are detailed steps for upgrade macbook air ram process a quick and inexpensive way to improve your macbooks performance. The macbook air late 2008 shipped in two configurations. Crucial memory and ssd upgrades 100% compatibility guaranteed for apple macbook early 2008 and late 2008 free us delivery. Electronics free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Owc 2gb 1gb x 2 ddr2 pc25300 667mhz 200 pin ram memory 2 x 1. Now with true tone, but the fan is still annoying uhd graphics 617, core i5 i58210y. Owc maxram memory certification max out your mac ram. The actual maximum ram of each nonpro macbook is listed below along with its compatible ram type, default amount of ram preinstalled, common identifiers suitable to identify a macbook in order to determine its ram capacity, and more if you are not sure which macbook you have, and the model identifier and emc number below. Earlier versions of the operating system are limited to a 6gb maximum.
This late 2008 macbook my family got about 10 years ago. Owc 2gb 2gb x 1 ddr2 pc25300 667mhz 200 pin ram memory owc5300ddr2s2gb 1 x 2. But it can still be tough deciding what macbook to buy. These machines have seen several updates, from the original macbook that used ddr2667mhz memory to the most recent version from 2010 that used ddr31066mhz. Introduced on january 21, 2009, the macbook 5,2 inch was a featurebump of the existing lowend white macbook model. The ram is integrated into the logic board and not replaceable. The macbook air is a line of laptop computers developed and manufactured by apple inc. 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. Both models were replaced in june 2009 by the macbook air mid. The air was originally positioned as a premium ultraportable positioned above the previous macbook line.
Actual maximum ram of all macbook pro models macs by. It features 2 gb of ram, an 80 gb hard drive 4200 rpm. How to upgrade macbook air ram and mackbook pro memory. By shaving a couple inches off the inch macbook air, you still get a inch macbooks resolution while dramatically increasing the portability of your laptop. You can find specs on all apple products, including maximum ram. Crucial memory and ssd upgrades 100% compatibility guaranteed for apple macbook pro early 2008 and late 2008 free us delivery. A different macbook line existed from 2006 to 2012 and 2015 to 2019. Review of the new apple macbook aluminium from okt. The macbook mid2010 has the same chipset as the macbook pro 2010, so it too can support 8gb of ram. To my knowledge you cannot upgrade the ram on macbook airs.
From basics to pro tips, get more out of your new mac with the help of a specialist. All unibody 2008 mbps and mbs late 2008 support a maximum of 8gb of ram. Will a late 2008 macbook that is only suppose to run up to 4gb memory run 8gb without problems. Ram and ssd upgrades for apple macbook air upgradeable. Configure your macbook air with these options, only at apple. Ramjet uses a nonstacked module for the 4gb sodimm module for the macbook. Owc 2gb 1gb x 2 ddr2 pc25300 667mhz 200 pin ram memory. Apple officially supports a maximum of 4 gb of ram. Same goes for the aluminum macbook, except it requires 1066mhz ddr3 pc38500 sdram. The widescreen tft led backlit activematrix display has 1280 x 800 native resolution and a glossy. Apr 11, 2017 upgrading ram of macbook becomes a popular choice. Apples never really gone into that part of the market, not with the previous airs, not even with the original ibooks and macbooks. In the last two months, apple has refreshed the inch macbook air, the inch macbook pro, and the 12.
There were a couple macbook updates in 2008 two white macbook models and one aluminum macbook the predecessor to the macbook pro inch. Actual maximum ram of all macbook models macs by capability. For detailed information about the amount of memory installed in your computer, open system profiler by choosing apple and then about this mac. The macbook, while now replaced by the macbook air line of mac laptops, is still a great machine and continues to be the main laptop for many apple users. Late 2008, macbook5,1, 2x 204pin pc38500 1066 mhz ddr3 so dimm, 8 gb. On the flip side is a 16inch macbook air, in the dimensional style of the new 16inch macbook pro. The total memory includes the amount of memory that originally came with the computer plus the new memory you added, or if all the memory has been replaced, the new total for that memory. Apple only says that you can expand up the 4gb, but you can install more than that. Owc memory upgrades for macbook aluminum late 2008. And you will definitely be able to extend the life of your late 2008 macbook with more memory, an ssd, and a new battery. Will a late 2008 apple macbook run with 8gb memory installed. The current lineup consists of the macbook air 2008present and the macbook pro 2006present.
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