Upgrading ram on mac book pro - which ram?

Tea_Bag · 31-03-2011 07:39PM #1

my friend has a MBP (2008 model i think) (not really sure how to check this or which exact model it is?) with the 2.4ghz core 2 duo processor, and is looking to upgrade from the 2gb installed (2x1gb sticks) to 4gb (2x2gb)

ive gone ahead and bought these sticks on adverts linky, but i just need to double check that it'll work.

not knowing how Apple works, but ive just realised that he currently has DDR2 ram (667mhz) installed. would his MBP be recent enough to accept DDR3 ram from adverts?

is there a program or similar i can DL that'll tell me how much ram it'll take, what type of ram and which is the cheapest etailer i could use?

Tea_Bag · 31-03-2011 07:47PM

actually going by the specs on apple's website it looks to be the Mid 2007 MBP 17" variant

http://support.apple.com/kb/SP17

so what are my options?

MASTER...of the bra · 31-03-2011 10:22PM

Crucial Scanner

Snowbat · 01-04-2011 02:52AM

http://www.crucial.com/eu/store/listparts.aspx?model=MacBook%20Pro%202.4GHz%20Intel%20Core%202%20Duo%20%2817-inch%29

Apple MacBook Pro 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (17-inch)
(2 slots) Each memory slot can hold DDR2 PC2-5300 with a maximum of 2GB per slot.*
*Not to exceed manufacturer supported memory.

If buying from Crucial, note that they only show the 4GB kit by default. Click 'show all' to also see the 2GB module.

Upgrading ram on mac book pro - which ram?

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