According to the guides section it is possible to use 32gb ram in a macbook pro 15 late 2011 2. For the mid2012 macbook pro line, apples quickstart guide does not cover ram installation, but the procedure is the same as earlier models. However you can check owc with your exact model number and confirm that it supports 16gb. How to upgrade ram in macbook pro 17 2011 16gb install. According to intel specs, my cpu can support 32gb ram. Apple explains how to install memory starting on page 35 of the inch, 15 inch, and 17inch mid2009, inch, 15 inch, and 17inch mid2010, and inch, 15 inch and 17inch early 2011 macbook pro user guides, respectively, and this provides most of what you need to know to upgrade the preinstalled memory. Macbook pro 15 2011 computers by owner electronics sale. Macbook pro memory upgrades macbook pro ram upgrades. Crucial memory and ssd upgrades 100% compatibility guaranteed for apple macbook pro 2. Macbook pro 15 with a core i7620m is 4% slower in this benchmark for. How to upgrade macbook pro ram 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012.
Introduced in october 2011, the macbook pro 15 inch, late 2011 improved on its predecessor, the macbook pro 15inch, early 2011 with faster processors and graphics. The original series unibody macbook pro runs ddr31066 memory. Apples macbook pro computer can be used both at home and at work. The macbook pro 15 early 2011 unibody was announced in february of 2011. The macbook pro 15 mid 2011 unibodys case is composed of a single block of aluminum, following the same process of the macbook unibody and the. Apple macbook pro inch early 2011 photos, specs, and. 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.
Also this link below from the apple support pages say the macbook pro 15 early 2011 can only have a maximum of 8gb macbook pro. We have performed extensive testing on this and have found no reliability or performance issues using 1600mhz ddr3 memory in any of the 2011 macbook pros. Apple officially supports a maximum of 8 gb of ram, but thirdparties have determined. 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. Memory ram upgrades for apple macbook pro 2011 from owc. Macram is australias only dedicated mac memory and mac ram store. Crucial memory and ssd upgrades 100% compatibility guaranteed for apple macbook pro 15inch, early 2011 free us delivery.
I just bought two 8gb ram modules from owcmacsales for my early 2011 macbook pro 15inch laptop, and for the life of me havent been able to get them to seat right in the motherboard, and thats in 2 motherboards, one that apple replaced due to failing video display circuitry, and in the new replacement motherboard. To get the best performance and speed from your macbook pro, upgrade to the maximum memory. Hightech macbook pro at the best prices, and including. The 2011 inch macbook pro is virtually identical to its predecessor. Hey i added 16 gigs to my early 2011 macbook pro and did it everincreasing performance. Macbook pro midlate 2007 and early 2008 ddr2667mhz. The 15inch macbook pro sports the same carvedfromasinglechunkofmetal unibody design as before, with a sturdy aluminum chassis and rounded edges. Rasalas ddr3 4gb compatible for apple ddr3 33mhz pc310600 sodimm ram memory for earlylate 2011 1517 inch macbook pro, mid 2010 and midlate 2011 21. 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. Buy certified refurbished apple macbook pro 15inch laptop 2. Save money by trading in the original memory for a cash rebate. Even though apple advertises its laptops as having a maximum capacity of 8gb ram, on the latest models you can add up to 16gb if needed. 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. If youre talking about the current macbook pros that apple sells, the maximum ram is 16 gb.
Im only offered 33 mhz ram, for my early 2011 macbook pro. We also have step by step videos of how to install your mac memory. Mac specs by capability actual maximum ram macbook pro models. The macbook pro is built with the intelbased processor. Builttoorder options included a 500 gb 7200 rpm hard drive, a 128, 256, or 512 gb solidstate drive, a 1680x1050 glossy or antiglare display, and up to 8 gb of ram. It has two memory sockets and can be upgraded to 28gbs maximum depending on your model. Easily upgrade the ram of your 2011 apple macbook pro up to 16gb. Determine battery cycle count for mac notebooks apple. Two weeks ago we blogged about how upgrading to apples maximum supported 8gb of memory and an owc mercury extreme ssd could speed up your machine to two and a half times faster then stock in the latest 2011 macbook pro core i5 and core i7 machines. You can use your battery after it reaches its maximum cycle count, but you might notice a reduction in your battery life. In any 2011 macbook pro including the 8,1, you will be able to see this benefit.
To identify your macbook pro model, use the information in how to identify macbook pro models. Buy memory ram upgrades for your apple macbook pro inch, early 2011 2. Macbooks tend to look very similar, and its important to know which machine you have before ordering any replacement parts. Actual maximum ram of all macbook pro models macs by. How do you upgrade the ram in the early 2011 inch, 15inch, and 17inch macbook pro models. This video is a tutorial of how to upgrade, install ram memory in a 2011 macbook pro from the existing 8gb 33mhz to 16gb 1600 mhz. The macbook pro from early 2011 will support 16gb of ram. Owc maxram memory certification max out your mac ram. Money back guarantee minimum 1year warranty 2 day shipping secure payments back market is rated 4. Apple recommends that two modules of the same size be installed for maximum performance. Older versions of this powerful laptop can be given new life with an upgrade to the installed ram, and the extra memory capacity will allow your macbook to run more efficiently and to handle more complex operations at greater speed.
Macbook pro 15inch, early 2011 ram upg apple community. Liberte1776 i wanted to confirm your statement, did. Once youre sure which model you have, find it in the list below to go to the instructions for that model. Macbook pro 15inch, early 2011 macbook pro 15inch, mid 2010 macbook pro 15inch, 2. Call us on 0 943 454 or talk with us via live chat. Slim with its iconic curved lid, the aluminium unibody chassis exudes premium build quality from all angles. Pro but the process will be very similar for the 15 inch nonretina macbook pro. Apple says 4gb two 2gb sodimms of 33mhz ddr3 memory. The macbook pro 15inch, mid 2010 was replaced in febrary 2011 by the macbook pro 15inch, early 2011. The late 2011 macbook pro models are so similar to the early 2011 models that apple didnt bother to release an updated instruction manual. Hey guys, i have an early 2011 15 inch macbook pro and ive upgraded it to 8gb ram 2x4gb rams. Get the best deal for 2011 apple macbook pro laptops from the largest online selection at. Buy products related to ram for macbook pro early 2011 products and see what customers say about ram for macbook pro early 2011 products on free delivery possible on eligible purchases.
The macbook pro 15 nonretina were sold with a maximum upgradeable ram of 8gb from the factory. Learn how to remove or install memory in your macbook pro notebook computer. There are a number of components in the macbook pro unibody early 2011 that can be cost effectively upgraded. Macbook pro models have moved from dualcore cpus to quadcore, which makes them a lot more powerful despite lower clock speeds. The original macbook pro has a silver bezel around the screen, and runs ddr2667 memory. We always send matched modules, when you order 2 or more.
Im sure you can get a lot of extra speed with a ssd but why spend the money when you can improve the speed for fraction of the cost. Sorry to revive an old thread but being a long time user of ther 17 inch late 2011 macbook pro, i am interested in upgrading the ram to 32gb. The macbook pro inch is everything you could ask for in a computer for the. Apple a1286 15 macbook pro early 2011 i7 16 gb macos sierra. Check mactracker for the maximum ram of all apple computers, including what apple says is the maximum and what the actual maxim.
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