The other option is to install using an external DVD Rom. Or use another SL DVD.

Maybe u can try reset the smc and nvRam to try again.

Try here www.macsales.com

Gratz bro.

Can just X ur finger nothing happen. As normal ram are not certified for apply devices use.

I'm using Kingston KTA apple certified ram.

I'm using one also.

Yup indeed it's a bit quieter and a bit faster access file.

Don't think there is any 4gb ddr2. Ddr3 yes.

There r Mac version of update. Just download the Mac version of update will do.

Sry my mistake u need to dl the non windows version iOS n burn it into a cd. Then boot from the cd n update the firmware by following the screen.

Here u can dl the iOS.

http://seagate.custkb.com/seagate/crm/self...sp?DocId=215451

SSD r pretty good on accessing ur data n booting up. Upgrade rams are for application which are resource hunger like ur video editing. So if ok you can go for SSD and 8gb of ram just like I do. Since ram ate dirt cheap upgrading is just a no brain.

You can replace back the original DVD rom back to its original n replace back all original part before send in for warranty.

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Added on December 20, 2011, 1:59 pmReplacing iMac ram is a nobrainer actually the memory bay door are just below ur iMac.

This post has been edited by feins: Dec 20 2011, 01:59 PM

Actually any SSD will do but since ur on a new 2011 mbp I suggest to go for the Sata 6Gb instate the old Sata 3Gb since ur Mac can easily boost to 5xx+ transfer rate.

The different between the apple SSD vs Conventional SSD is the trimming enable. But you actually can enable it with a simple hack. Just google around.

By the way I'm already upgrade to SSD 256Gb and it's faaaaaast.

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Added on December 20, 2011, 3:07 pmAs always I will recommend to replace ur Mac ram to apple certified ram. But most just ignore as reason value ram work perfectly.

As its ur money and it's ur work that you put on risk as application crash or more worst kernel panic.


This post has been edited by feins: Dec 20 2011, 03:07 PM

Whatever brand also no problem. Only think is that you need to enable trim manually. That's all. I'm using 3rd party SSD on my mbp unibody 2008.

Most apple premier reseller and campus store do sell apple certified ram. Only lowyat Recommend value ram to replace ur apple certified ram. So don't shock that apple reseller sell rams.

Mostly it won't replace as normal ram are not recommended for Mac. As muskin does sell apple certified ram for use in Mac but the price is much expensive compare to its PC ram.

For non critical data you can setup raid 0 for speed and performance.
For critical data you better go for raid 5 for descent performance and speed.

Yes you can utilize apple software raid but.
Unless you are modding ur MBP by utilizing the DVD drive with a HDD otherwise you can't Raid on it.
Second choice is that you to get an external Enclosure with Raid capability and run it using either Firewire 800 or Thunderbold.

This post has been edited by feins: Apr 17 2012, 05:03 PM

Yup it can take up to 16gb ram.
I'm running on 16gb now with ssd.