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Black Screen after installing RAM in MacBook (early 2008)
I've tried installing 2 x 2gb DDR2 PC2-6400 modules into an early 2008 MacBook. After installation the machine booted into a black screen, with no chime.
I tried reseating the RAM, same problem. I ...
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Would a late 2008 MacBook run with 8 GB or RAM if correctly purchased?
We've got a late 2008 MacBook (already upgraded to 4GB RAM), it's fine -speed wise, but when checking the activity monitor were very close to running out of space -RAM wise.
What I would like to do ...
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Macbook Pro early 2011 16G Memory Upgrade
I just purchased a Corsair 16GB Memory upgrade for my 2.4GHz 13" MacBook Pro, but I have not been able to make it work.
If I put both modules together or one of the modules alone the Mac wont bootup! ...
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New Corsair ram beeping on late 2008 MacBook
I purchased Corsair RAM memory (2x4GB) CMSA8GX3M2A1066C7 from Amazon.com. According to the description it "Works with any Mac computer that supports 4GB DDR3 SODIMMs". My MacBook supports 6GB ...
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Problem Installing Lion on MacBook2,1 using USB
I have a Macbook2,1 with 4GB RAM, Intel Core 2 Duo 2GHz and Leopard 10.5.8 and I need to upgrade it to Lion. I've downloaded Lion installation dmg file and restored it to a USB disk using Disk ...
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Can I extend my MacBook Air 13.3 A1369 SSD to 512GB?
So the question in the title “Can I extend my MacBook Air 13.3 A1369 SSD to 512GB?”
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How to install an Operating System after replacing optical Drive by a second HDD on MacBook white late 2009?
I want to improve the performance of my MacBook white by donating it a Solid State Drive.
Because the prices are too high and I don't want to get stuck in space shortage, I thought of replacing the ...
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Mountain Lion on Macbook Air
Just got a MacBook Air, and it is running OSX 10.7.4.
Is it possible to upgrade to 10.8 (Mountain Lion)?
Are there any benefits to doing so?
What is the process?
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Will Mountain Lion run on an early 2008 MacBook White?
I know it isn't in Apple's list of supported Macs, but I want to know if anyone has tried it.
Also, my Mac has 4GB of ram and plenty of disk space. It currently runs Lion.
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Upgrading RAM on old MacBook
I need to upgrade the ram on an old macbook. It takes DDR2-667Mhz. Although those are quite expensive (guess they are not made anymore?). If I get higher MHz DDR2 memory will it still be compatible ...
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How much RAM can I add to my macbook
I have a 2008 macbook with a 2.1 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo.
I am in the process of upgrading to Lion.
I currently have 2GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM
What's the maximum amount of RAM I can put in and it have an ...
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Can I upgrade my MacBook mid 2010 to 16GB of RAM? (2x8G)
I bought a MacBook mid 2010 which I have upgraded to 8GB of RAM. But now, 8GB is not enough for me. I need more RAM for my work.
Can I upgrade my MacBook's RAM to 16GB? I know the new Macbook Pros ...
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How can I boost the performance of my MacBook?
I know that upgrading my MacBook with extra RAM can help boost the general system performance.
Recently, I upgraded from OS X 10.5 to OS X 10.6.8. I thought that my RAM upgrade would speed up my ...
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Can I use a PC3-10600 memory on a MacBook with PC3-8500 slots?
I have a MacBook (13-inch, Late 2009) with the default 2GB of RAM, I want to update it to 8GBs, but I only found this model of memory to buy.
The question is since the memory is more "powerful" than ...
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Why would 2 sticks of 2GB RAM not work together, but work individually in my Macbook?
I have an older Macbook, specifically this model, and when I am upgrading the standard 1GB that it came with. I bought DDR2 667 PNY Memory - 2 X 2GB. According to those specs, my unit can manage 4GB. ...
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Will installing Lion on a MacBook 5,2 improve performance?
Will Installing Lion on a MacBook5,2 with 4GB or ram, currently running Snow Leopard, improve or decrease its performance?
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Can a MacBook 2,1 (late 2006) running 10.4 be upgraded to Lion?
I'm looking at upgrade options for a Macbook 2,1 with the following specs:
Model Name: MacBook
Model Identifier: MacBook2,1
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 2 GHz
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MacBook detects a 4GB DIMM as a 1GB DIMM?
I upgraded the memory on my MacBook (unibody, Core 2 Duo 2GHz).
I followed the instructions here and bought a single 4GB DDR3-1066MHz SODIMM.
After installing it, the MacBook only detects 1GB:
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Lion upgrade on early 2009 MacBook (2GB RAM, 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo)
Is it advisable to upgrade an early 2009 MacBook (2GB RAM, 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo) from 10.5.8 to Lion? Under 10.5.8, the user is complaining about some 'slowing down' (especially after a few days ...
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Is it possible to upgrade my MacBook Pro RAM and Hard Drive?
I bought Macbook Pro 15 inch laptop last year with 4 GB RAM and 300 GB Hard disk, Now I feel like upgrading its RAM to 8 GB and 1 TB hard disk. I want to know is it possible to do that or not.
My ...
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Can I use the new Lion OS X license on two machines, or do I have to buy one for each?
I have 2 macbooks (the unibody and the one before that). Do I need to buy two licenses or can I just use one license for both machines?
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Will upgrading to 4GB RAM on a white MacBook work?
I've seen discussions about upgrading memory but it was only for the MacBook Pro. I have a white 13" MacBook with 2GB memory, I'm considering about upgrading the memory to 4GB.
Is it possible to ...
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Will a MacBook7,1's SuperDrive work in a MacBook2,1?
A friend of mine has a MacBook2,1 mid 2007 with a dead Combo Drive (long story short, someone at the Apple Store put the wrong drive in), and I have a MacBook7,1 (mid 2010) that I tore down for parts.
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