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Installing additional memory – Apple MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2008) User Manual

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Chapter 3

Boost Your MacBook Pro

Installing Additional Memory

Your computer has two memory slots that you access by removing the battery and

bottom case. Your MacBook Pro comes with a minimum of 2 gigabytes (GB) of

1066 MHz Double Data Rate (DDR3) Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memory

(SDRAM) installed. Each memory slot can accept an SDRAM module that meets the

following specifications:

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

 1.25 inch (3.18 cm)

 1 GB or 2 GB

 200-pin

 PC3-8500 DDR3 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 Pro:

1

Follow the instructions for removing the battery on page 34.

2

Remove the eight (8) screws that secure the bottom case of your MacBook Pro,

and then remove the bottom case.