The macbook pro 15 inch, late 2011 was replaced in june 2012 by the macbook pro 15inch, mid 2012 picture credits. To help find the compatible upgrades for you, i suggest using our myowc search. Macbook pro 15 unibody late 2008 and early 2009 ram. Please see our apple ram memory for macbook pro page to locate your. And you will definitely be able to extend the life of your late 2008 macbook with more memory, an ssd, and a new battery. I had upgraded mine to 8gb of ram which can be had pretty cheap now and put in a ssd and believe me t. At the time of writing this manual, the macbook is available in two colors. Benchmark results for the macbook late 2008 with an intel core 2 duo p8600 processor can be found below. When you finish working with your macbook, you can put it to sleep or shut it down. Crucial memory for mac systems compatibility chart en. I have the max supported ram at 4gb, but i also have that efi. Oct 25, 2008 published on oct 25, 2008 this video demonstrates how to install ram memory in a new aluminum macbook late 2008 see mac sales for all your mac accessory needs.
The maximum amount of ram you can install in the computer is. Macbook pro 15 unibody late 2008 and early 2009 ram installation. Congratulations, you and your macbook were made for each. Macbook pro memory upgrades macbook pro ram upgrades. The information is based on personal experience and backed by mactracker. Check the full specs as well as the instruction manual before attempting to expand the memory capacity of the mac. To put your macbook to sleep, do one of the following. Initial tests at the time these models shipped from site sponsor other world computing and the always excellent barefeats demonstrated that they were capable of stably supporting 6 gb of ram with one 2 gb module and one 4 gb module. These tabs lock the module in place and releasing them will cause the module to pop up. Owcs stepbystep video of how to install memory in the apple macbook pro 15 inch late 2008 unibody with model id. Timetec hynix ic 8gb kit2x4gb compatible for apple ddr3 1067mhz1066mhz pc38500 sodimm ram upgrade for late 2008, earlymid late 2009, mid 2010 macbook, macbook pro, imac, mac mini 8gb kit2x4gb.
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It was the first aluminum unibody notebook from apple and although it was launched as part of the macbook range it has since migrated to the macbook pro range. Late 2008 aluminum mb466lla macbook5,1 a1278 2254 all macbook models all 2008 models dynamically compare this mac to others. Macbook 5,1 and macbook 5,2 full information, specs. How to install memory in the macbook inch late 2008. The macbook inch line was released in may of 2006, and serves as a replacement to the popular ibook line of laptops. Macbook, all information from the other mac will be transferred to one partition. Owcs stepbystep videos of how to install memory, a hard drive and the owc data doubler in the apple macbook inch 2008 unibody model id. Introduced on january 21, 2009, the macbook 5,2 inch was a featurebump of the existing lowend white macbook model. With a black and silver design reminiscent of the aluminum imac models, the unibody macbook core 2 duo late 2008 aluminum models introduced an all new case design milled from a single block of aluminum providing greater strength, reduced weight, and a superior finish than previous systems. I decided to upgrade to one of the brand new ones with the i7, but honestly i dont notice the difference in most cases.
There you can find the proper ssd, ram and battery for your macbook model. Benchmark results for the macbook late 2008 with an intel core 2 duo p7350 processor can be found below. Hey everyone, i received the aluminum macbook years ago for my graduation gift from highschool. The macbook line is primarily geared towards your average consumer and thus has generally lower specs than its big brother, the macbook pro. Putting a rumor to rest owc supports 6gb in late 2008.
Owcs stepbystep video of how to install memory in the apple macbook late 2008 unibody. Although every effort is made to provide the most accurate and useful information in owc videos, no warranty, expressed or implied, is made regarding accuracy. Best os to use on a late 2008 aluminum macbook not pro submitted 4 years ago by koolkidkorey. Macbook pro 15 unibody late 2008 and early 2009 ram installation guide id. What should i do with my macbook aluminum unibody late 2008. Interested in using these videos on your site view our video usage policy. Late 2008 intel core 2 ghz, 4gb ram, 250gb hdd 2 macbook inch. Apple macbook pro 15inch, late 2008 computer memory ram. Use this information to find out which macbook you have, and where it fits in the history of macbook. Pdf manual with a black and silver design reminiscent of the aluminum imac models, the unibody macbook core 2 duo late 2008aluminum. Users browsing for apple macbook pro intel core 2 duo 2gb memory laptops in apple laptops usually look at.
How do you upgrade the ram in the 15inch late 2008 unibody macbook pro. The macbook 4,1 inch, polycarbonate model early2008 and macbook 4,2 inch, aluminum model late 2008 offered a modest speed bump over the previous macbook late 2007. Macbook 5,1 and macbook 5,2 full information, specs igotoffer. All of our replacement parts are tested to rigorous standards and backed by our industryleading warranty. Owcs stepbystep video of how to install memory in the apple macbook inch late 2008 unibody with model id. The instructions provided below are for the following macbook pro inch.
I upgraded my 2008 unibody macbook to 4gb shortly after purchase and their memory is still working fine 6 years later. Im looking to upgrade the ram in my late 2008 macbook, see the spec below. See firmware update supports 8 gb in unibody macbook and late 2008 15. Instructions and video on how to upgrade the memory in the unibody late 2008 15inch macbook pro, how to use more ram than officially. 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.
Compuram performance test hdd vs ssd vs ramupgrade macbook pro 15inch, late 2008 duration. As far as the macbook5,1 models go the three models released in october 2008, owc supports to 6gb of ram. This is the story on how i dismantled it, cooked the logic board in the oven and brought it back to life. A network settings, so your new macbook is automatically set up to work with the same network settings as your other mac. I run my macbook through a 24 samsung syncmaster t240 and use the. Macbook pro 15 inch, late 2008 macbook air late 2008.
We then urge you to follow the videos or the apple manual provided on the links below. They have information and sell the memory you need. Geekbench 5 scores are calibrated against a baseline score of which is the score of an intel core i38100. Apple macbook aluminium late 2008 macbook5,1 installation. How to upgrade your ram to 8gb on late 2008 apple macbook. Give your macbook pro another life with a new ramjet battery and get the flexibility to work on the go. The twopiece unibody case was carved from a single block of aluminum, which made it both extremely strong and impressively thin. Macbook 5,1 inch, late 2008 aluminum and macbook 5,2 inch, earlymid 2009. There were a couple macbook updates in 2008 two white macbook models and one aluminum macbook the predecessor to the macbook pro inch.
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. Oct 02, 2010 hi, i have a late 2008 macbook from before they were rebranded, it is currently at 4gb, can you please help me out with upgrading to 8gb. Officially, apple only supports 4 gb of ram in the late 2008 unibody macbook pro models. Grab a toolkit for your macbook air late 2008 model and fix your broken laptop. I recently started messing with it again and have installed the yosemite beta 4. Same goes for the aluminum macbook, except it requires 1066mhz ddr3 pc38500 sdram.
Step 6 ram installation release the tabs on each side of the module by simultaneously pushing each tab away from the ram module. Putting your macbook to sleep if youll be away from your macbook for only a short time, put it to sleep. Does anyone know if this model supports 8gb, as i have been receiving conflicting information from various sites all help appreciated. How to install ram in a new macbook late 2008 youtube. Nov 24, 2014 compuram performance test hdd vs ssd vs ram upgrade macbook pro 15inch, late 2008 duration. Upgrading a macbook aluminum, late 2008 part 1 ram. The new unibody construction of the macbook for late 2008 makes this macbook one of. The simplest is about this mac, available by choosing about this mac from the apple menu in the upperleft corner of your screen. How do you upgrade the ram in the 15inch late 2008unibody macbook pro. A22 a1278 laptop battery replacement for apple macbook pro inch 2012 atech 16gb kit 2x 8gb ddr3 1600mhz pc312800 204pin sodimm for apple timetec hynix ic. A few people have mentioned getting crucial ram but im unsure of what specific ram to get and what the limit is. This page contains macintosh manuals and original system specifications for the used and refurbished mac and pc computers available from gainsaver. Timetec hynix ic 8gb kit2x4gb compatible for apple ddr3. Crucial memory and ssd upgrades 100% compatibility guaranteed for apple free us delivery.
All manuals are in pdf format, and suitable for printing or viewing on screen. Best os to use on a late 2008 aluminum macbook not pro submitted 4 years ago by koolkidkorey hey everyone, i received the aluminum macbook years ago for my graduation gift from highschool. The macbook is not a pro model and the only aluminium from 2008. So i have this old macbook from 2008 called macbook ultimo 2008. The data on this chart is gathered from usersubmitted geekbench 5 results from the geekbench browser. The 2008 macbook was available in three configurations. When the computer is in sleep, you can quickly wake it and bypass the startup process. The new unibody construction of the macbook for late 2008 makes this macbook one of the most impressively built inch. The unibody macbook will reliably support 8 gb only with the later version of efi firmware update 1. Buy timetec hynix ic 8gb kit2x4gb compatible for apple ddr3 1067mhz1066mhz pc38500 sodimm ram upgrade for late 2008, earlymidlate 2009, mid 2010 macbook, macbook pro, imac, mac mini 8gb kit2x4gb. Your mac provides several tools to help you identify it. User manuals, apple laptop operating guides and service manuals. May 06, 2019 use this information to find out which macbook you have, and where it fits in the history of macbook.