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Installing additional memory – Apple MacBook (13-inch, Late 2009) User Manual

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Chapter 3

Boost Your MacBook

Installing Additional Memory

Your computer has two memory slots that you access by removing the bottom case.

Your MacBook comes with a minimum of 2 gigabytes (GB) of 1066 MHz Double Data

Rate (DDR3) Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memory (SDRAM) installed. Both

memory slots can accept an SDRAM module that meets the following specifications:

 Double Data Rate Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module (DDR3) format

 30 mm (1.18 inches)

 204-pin

 1 GB or 2 GB

 PC3-8500 DDR3 SO-DIMM 1066 MHz Type RAM

You can add two 2 GB memory modules for a maximum of 4 GB of memory. For

best performance, fill both memory slots and install an identical memory module

in each slot.

To install memory in your MacBook:

1

Follow steps 1 through 3 beginning on page 37.

Important:

When you remove the bottom case, you expose sensitive internal

components. Avoid touching anything other than the memory assembly when you

remove or add memory.