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MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Mid 2009 RAM Replacement

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  1. MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Mid 2009 RAM Replacement, Lower Case: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the following ten screws securing the lower case to the upper case:

    • Seven 3 mm Phillips screws.

    • Three 13.5 mm Phillips screws.

    May be helpful to have more distinct colors to identify the different screws.

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    • Using both hands, lift the lower case near the vent to pop it off two clips securing it to the upper case.

    • Remove the lower case and set it aside.

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    • Release the tabs on each side of the chip by simultaneously pushing each tab away from the RAM.

    • These tabs lock the chip in place and releasing them will cause the chip to "pop" up.

    • After the RAM chip has popped up, pull it straight out of its socket.

    • Repeat this process if a second RAM chip is installed.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Walter Galan

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I bought and installed 4GB x2 RAM for my Mid 2009 15 inch MacBook Pro and it was easy and is working great. Before this I had 4GB and it was being maxed out. It was very easy. I did purchase the required tools which made it simple. I also swapped the battery at the same time. I am writing this from the same computer and it is working well. Good luck!

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I had no trouble installing the 4 GB RAM I bought for my Mid 2009 15 Inch MacBook Pro. The mistake I made though was not realising that my machine has two RAM slots. I only bought one chip! So now I have to buy another one.

If you read this before you buy some RAM, make sure you check how many slots your computer has!

Also, I must say the customer support from ifixit is great. I messaged them about this and some other issues I was having and I got a detailed response from them within a couple of days. Thanks guys!

oliverbarrand - crwdns2934203:0crwdne2934203:0

Thanks! You saved my life.

saltyhf - crwdns2934203:0crwdne2934203:0

I replaced my original 2x 2gb ram with 2x 4gb RAM following your instructions. However, upon boot up, it’s only showing 1 of the 2 4gb chips. Any tips on how to get both seated correctly?

Matthew Longo - crwdns2934203:0crwdne2934203:0

Never mind. I was able to pop the second chip back out and get it seated properly.

Matthew Longo -

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