Apple MC371LL/A manual Installing Additional Memory, To install memory in your MacBook Pro

Installing Additional Memory

Your computer has two memory slots that you access by removing the bottom case. Your MacBook Pro comes with a minimum of 4 gigabytes (GB) of 1066 MHz Double Data Rate (DDR3) Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memory (SDRAM) installed. Each memory slot can accept an SDRAM module that meets the following specifications:

ÂÂ Double Data Rate Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module (DDR3) format ÂÂ 30 mm (1.18 inches)

ÂÂ 204-pin

ÂÂ 2 GB or 4 GB

ÂÂ PC3-8500 DDR3 SO-DIMM 1066 MHz Type RAM

You can add two 4 GB memory modules for a maximum of 8 GB of memory. For best performance, fill both memory slots and install an identical memory module in each slot.

To install memory in your MacBook Pro:

1Follow steps 1 through 3 beginning on page 37.

Important:  When you remove the bottom case, you expose ssensitive internal components. Avoid touching anything other than the memory assembly when you remove or add memory.

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