The handbook says 4gb is the max but ive seen up to 8gb. The macbook pro inch, early 2011 has a thunderbolt port of which i would like to know the maximum resolution. With touch id on your macbook pro, you can quickly unlock your mac and make purchases using your apple id and apple payall with your fingerprint. Macbook pro retina function keys, late 20162017 battery. Apple user guide for the apple macbook unibody aluminium late 2008. Old macbook pro upgrade, fast memory, fast hard drive ssd duration.
The macbook unibody aluminium model was thinner than the original polycarbonate macbooks. You can use your battery after it reaches its maximum cycle count, but you might notice a reduction in your battery life. Macbook 6,1 inch, late 2009 full information igotoffer. Putting a rumor to rest owc supports 6gb max in late 2008 macbook pro monday, december 14th, 2009 author. This answer should cite an authoritative source for those specs. How to erase delete all information files and reinstall os x. The macbook retina display on the macbook pro and the new macbook with a 12inch retina display looks beautiful. Extensive test of the apple macbook aluminium notebook from oct. Benchmark results for the macbook pro late 2008 with an intel core 2 duo t9400 processor can be found below. Testing conducted by apple in april 2019 using preproduction 2. 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. Nov 14, 2019 use this information to find out which macbook pro you have, and where it fits in the history of macbook pro. The 15 and 17inch macbook pro now feature quadcore intel core i7 processors.
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The macbook pro 17 upgrades from 2008 both have a maximum capacity of 6gb of 667mhz ddr2 sdram. The new macbook pro notebooks have several major new features. Your mac provides several tools to help you identify it. Announced in october 2008, the macbook pro 15inch, late 2008 featured a stunning case redesign, the first in the 15inch macbook pro nee powerbook line in more than five years.
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Accessing the ram in this computer is straightforward and requires minimal disassembly. Instead, like the inch macbook pro, it has a combined audio inout. Macbook pro 15 inch, late 2008 macbook air late 2008 macbook inch. The serial number and othere details are confirmed on the support pages as a late 2008. Learn how to remove or install memory in your macbook pro notebook computer.
Get the best deals on apple macbook pro intel core 2 duo 2gb memory laptops and find everything youll need to improve your home office setup at. It supports resolutions to 2560 x 1600 on an external display, a big. With a black and silver design reminiscent of the aluminum imac models, the unibody macbook pro core 2 duo late 2008 models have an all new case design milled from a single block of aluminum that provides greater strength and a superior finish than previous systems. The simplest is about this mac, available by choosing about this mac from the apple menu in the upperleft corner of your screen. A secret firmware update meant some late 08 macbooksmacbook pros couldnt.
We then urge you to follow the videos or the apple manual provided on the links below. Geekbench 5 scores are calibrated against a baseline score of which is the score of an intel core i38100. Still a few things that could be more maxed out by for now its fine. Maximum ram in macbook pro late 2008 apple community. What is the maximum ram you can install in a macbook unibody a1278. Visit my website for more videos or to purchase memory.
The data on this chart is gathered from usersubmitted geekbench 5 results from the geekbench browser. Get the best deals on apple macbook pro 4gb intel core 2 duo 500gb hard drive laptops and find everything youll need to improve your home office setup at. User manuals, apple laptop operating guides and service manuals. What is the maximum ram in a macbook pro macbook pro. Macbook 5,1 inch, late 2008 aluminum and macbook 5,2 inch, early mid. Apple 15 macbook pro late 2008, early 2009, mid 2009. The aluminum unibody macbook uses the new nvidia geforce 9400m. Macbook 5,1 inch, late 2008 aluminum and macbook 5,2 inch, earlymid 2009. Does anyone know if this model supports 8gb, as i have been receiving conflicting information from various sites all help appreciated. How do you upgrade the ram in the 15inch late 2008 unibody macbook pro. Macbook pro late 2008 benchmarks geekbench browser. The new unibody construction of the macbook for late 2008 makes this macbook one of the most impressively built inch notebooks weve seen in.
Restore mac to factory settings without disc macbook pro. I really really really want to upgrade my late 2008 macbook pro 2. If you have one of the newer unibody macbook pro systems, you may run into problems where the system seems to run out of available ram. The macbook pro may be gorgeous and powerful, but ultimately its biggest competitor is still the less expensive macbook. Apple macbook aluminium late 2008 macbook5,1 installation. New macbook late 2008 supports up to 8gb ram macrumors. For starters, ifixit has their compatibility mixed up a bit on these ranges. There are two ram slots that you can fill with 4 gb ram chips for a total of 8 gb. The instructions provided below are for the following macbook pro inch models. When disk utility opens, follow the instructions in the first aid pane to see if disk. Macbook pro inch technical specifications apple uk. Apple macbook pro 4gb intel core 2 duo 500gb hard drive. Introduced on january 21, 2009, the macbook 5,2 inch was a featurebump of the existing lowend white macbook model.
We provide expert advise on the right ram for your mac including imac, macbook pro, mac pro and guarantee that the memory we recommend will be compatible with your mac. However, if you have the macbook pro 15 from october 2008 you can in fact upgrade to 8gb of 1066mhz ddr3 sdram. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Now i want to upgrade their ram in order to run more applications at once. Jun 05, 2015 step by step guide manual how to wipe computer clean and reinstall os x macbook pro, imac, macbook air, macbook, macbook retina display, macbook retina display 2, mac pro, imac retina 5k display.
So today i finally upgraded the macbook pro 15 and maxed it out mostly. The graphics chipset received a significant upgrade. All manuals are in pdf format, and suitable for printing or viewing on screen. The macbook pro 15 inch, late 2011 was replaced in june 2012 by the macbook pro 15inch, mid 2012 picture credits. Plus, weve got a stepbystep repair guide for every kit. In this video, i go over the process of upgrading a late 2008 aluminum unibody macbook macbook5,1 to a 3.
Early 2008 mb403lla macbook4,1 a1181 2242 all macbook models all 2008 models dynamically compare this mac to others. The touch bar shows you intuitive shortcuts and app controls when you need them. The late 2008 macbook air mba has the same mini displayport introduced with the 15. Answer this question i have this problem too subscribed to new answers. Determine battery cycle count for mac notebooks apple.
Macbook 5,1 and macbook 5,2 full information, specs igotoffer. The macbook pro may get uncomfortable on your lap for prolonged periods of time, but at least the discomfort will stem more from its weight and bulk rather than its heat burning through the legs of your pants. Earlier versions of the operating system are limited to a 6gb maximum. The twopiece unibody case was carved from a single block of aluminum, which made it both extremely strong and impressively thin. Testing conducted by apple in october 2019 using preproduction 2. Apple notebooks not listed in this table have nonremovable.
Owc recommends that users of late 2008 macbooks and macbook pros interested in upgrading to 8 gb of ram check. The owc maxram certification program determines the maximum amount of memory that can be installed in a mac as validated by a series of comprehensive, inhouse laboratory tests. The definitive classic mac pro 20062012 upgrade guide. Maximum ram in macbook pro late 2008 i have acquired a macbook pro late 2008, 2.
Make sure you have the appropriate firmware upgrade. Upgrading the memory in the late 2008unibody 15inch macbook. Secret firmware update unlocks support for 8 gb ram on. Use this information to find out which macbook pro you have, and where it fits in the history of macbook pro. Is it even possible to boot from usb on this macbook model. For the white or black macbook for years 20062009. The macbook pro 15 from february 2008 has a max memory capacity of 6gb. Some owners of the unibody late 2008 macbook pro notebooks may have discovered an issue with the screen, as a number of users have reported that the display will suddenly begin blinkingflickering. Ramjet uses a nonstacked module for the 4gb sodimm module for the macbook.
Blinkingflickering display issue discovered for late 2008. I think its the manual cause all the evidence from crucial and apple support confirm your specification. Our macbook pro kits have everything you need to replace your own battery, upgrade your ram, or swap in a ssd. However, lower resolutions might not be as sharp as the. It does not say what it is on the specs site specifically. The usb drive doesnt show up in system preferences. Owc maxram memory certification max out your mac ram.
Mar 07, 2011 secret firmware update unlocks support for 8 gb ram on late 2008 notebooks. How do you ensure your late 08 macbookmacbook pro can address 8gb of ram. Easily upgrade the ram of any nonretina macbook pro up to 16gb for select models. Same goes for the aluminum macbook, except it requires 1066mhz ddr3 pc38500 sdram. The late 2008 aluminum macbook can be upgraded to a maximum of 8gb when running snow leopard 10. Macbook pro 15 unibody late 2008 and early 2009 ram replacement. To identify your macbook pro model, use the information in how to identify macbook pro models. Upgrading a late2008 aluminum unibody macbook cpu youtube. Please see our apple ram memory for macbook pro page to locate your apple compatible ram memory upgrade for your mac, and. Every once in a while, a blip on the radar comes up, letting us know that theres something not quite right in our little corner of the mac universe. What is the maximum ram for model a1286 macbook pro ifixit. While owc maxram configurations exceed apples officially supported maximums, all owc brand memory upgrades are assured to perform flawlessly and are covered by a lifetime advance replacement.
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