Been doing the same upgrade for my company's other mbp.all running good with 500G and 8g ram

If you were too quick in updating the EFI firmware, you might have a problem. More info here:

http://blog.macsales.com/9102-secret-firmw...acbooks-use-8gb

yeap! i'm in the correct BOOT ROM version =D


thanks!

oh ya it was the EFI firmware update that enabled 8gb ram. not software update. sorry guys

i am so tempted to upgrade it


This post has been edited by xbbshampoo: Aug 11 2011, 02:06 PM

It's pretty cheap nowadays, I would say go for it!
I also bought my RAMs from Viewnet, looks like there's no price difference between 1066 and 1333. I opted for 1066 mainly because it's the same speed as the existing MBP rams.

Bought Kingston KVR 2 x 4GB for RM132 on Sunday. Anyone else got cheaper? Also from Viewnet, LYP.

This post has been edited by soonwai: Aug 11 2011, 12:02 PM

Been searching best choice to update my iMac for 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo.

Currently using DDR2 PC2-6400, 2x2, 4GB

One of oversea friend recommend Crucial Ram, need to buy online, cost about USD 66 for 2x2 (excluded shipping cost).

Anyone know where I can buy similar RAM?

Or any advise is very much welcome

This post has been edited by jimme: Aug 11 2011, 12:07 PM

Are you in KL? CZone in LYP got sell Crucial.

looks like the ram became cheaper and cheaper. haha

for me I will not try crucial ram anymore. that time I bought the ram for RM1200 a pair of perfect twin 2.2.2.5 ram so called and with lifetime warranty. after using for 1 year + the ram let me down and when I sent back for warranty they give me another type of normal ram and after 3months, 1 of the stick has problem again.

now I don't dare to use crucial anymore.

This post has been edited by OCMAX: Aug 11 2011, 01:23 PM

CZone? i see, thanks! Will drop by to check out then.

OCMAX, wat RAM you use for your mac now?

I'm using Kingston KVR1333D3S9 4G. tested may application running together and also tested with memtest with no error. a cheap and worthy investment.

I actually stick to Kingston when I using PC.

I have to make sure the RAM specs meet the same as what I currently using right?
-DDR2 PC2-6400

you can refer to these price list. I'm sure they have but DDR2 but the max ram size are 2G only.
http://assets.hardwarezone.com/retailer_pr...r_System_32.pdf

Ok many thanks

they help u assemble the ram in to your mac or not?

upgraded my late 08' uMB 2.0ghz from 2gb > 4gb and now maximum 8gb
fuuyoh. hope can hold me another 1.5yrs XD so no need to change laptop~

and hope 8gb can run everything real smoothly in lion now~

I think they will if you ask but personally I wouldn't let them touch my Mac. Quite easy to install yourself, just be careful not to lose the screws and remember to screw in the ones at the sides and bottom at a slight angle.

what do u mean by screw in the ones at the sides and bottom at a slight angle?

i scare i screw up my mac when i am installing the ram

You'll see when you remove the screws, the screws are not perpendicular to the case (not like this |) but comes out at a slight angle like this /). No big deal, just be gentle and don't force it if it doesn't seem smooth going in. You don't want to screw up the screws or the threads at the back.

Go to ifixit.com and search for your MacBook, they'll have pictures and stuff for a ram upgrade.

This post has been edited by soonwai: Aug 12 2011, 08:46 AM