Ram upgrade 2012 macbook pro how to#

Gently lift the case backing and tilt it towards the rear of the computer, as shown below. The screws are very small - don’t loose them! (You need a Phillips #00 Screwdriver.) There are seven 3 mm screws, and three 13.5 mm screws, as shown in the image below. Remove the ten screws on the back of the case.

Ram upgrade 2012 macbook pro how to#

Here’s how to upgrade your MacBook Pro’s RAM:ĭisconnect the power cord and turn your Mac over.

And keep pets and children out of the way - you don’t want any hairballs or spilled drinks in your MacBook’s innards. Try to find a flat, clean surface to work on. Static electricity discharges can zap components, so a fleece pullover isn’t the smartest thing to wear. Once your new RAM modules arrive, set aside about half an hour to perform the replacement. Fortunately, the MacBook Pro has RAM modules and a hard drive that are easy to replace. Apple made the RAM and hard drive accessible in most models, but some Macs - like the Mac Mini - are notoriously difficult to upgrade. It’s worth noting that the placement of components varies from Mac to Mac. When replacing your RAM modules, follow the instructions carefully and try not to touch any of the other components. You don’t want to touch most of these components-doing so could harm your Mac. Your MacBook Pro has lots of internal components hidden under the case, as shown in the image below. Use Amazon’s website to find the best deal on RAM modules. Of course, there are other sizes and brands of RAM available for your MacBook Pro. We recommend this Crucial 8GB Kit (4GBx2), 204-pin SODIMM, DDR3 PC3-10600 Memory Module Set (currently $45) as shown below. To upgrade the RAM, you need to purchase a pair of larger modules, like two 4GB modules for a total of 8GB of RAM. For example, the 2012 MacBook Pros come with 4 GB, which is really a set of two 2GB RAM modules. The MacBook Air has RAM modules that are permanently attached (soldered) to the logic board, so you can’t replace the RAM modules in any of the MacBook Air models. Tip: These instructions are for the MacBook Pro only.