Installing MacBook Pro 17" Unibody RAM

Upgrade your MacBook Pro 17" Unibody's RAM for an instant increase in computer speed.

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Use this guide to replace your MacBook Pro's RAM.

Relevant parts

Tools

Phillips 00 Screwdriver

Phillips 00 Screwdriver PC3-8500 4 GB RAM Chip PC3-8500 2 GB RAM Chip PC3-8500 1 GB RAM Chip This guide has been found to be exceptionally cool by the iFixit staff. Installing MacBook Pro 17" Unibody Lower Case Installing MacBook Pro 17" Unibody Battery Remove the following ten screws securing the lower case to the upper case: Remove the following ten screws securing the lower case to the upper case: Three 13.5 mm Phillips screws. Three 13.5 mm Phillips screws. Seven 3 mm Phillips screws. Seven 3 mm Phillips screws. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/syE2ybccRrcFeJJi Wedge your fingers between the lower case and the vent, and lift upward to release the clips holding the lower case to the upper case. Wedge your fingers between the lower case and the vent, and lift upward to release the clips holding the lower case to the upper case. Remove the lower case. Remove the lower case. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/FWQlrWBX33M4QNJC http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/eqC63VPAuJvHpSVE Whenever working near the logic board, it is always wise to first disconnect the battery to avoid short circuits. Whenever working near the logic board, it is always wise to first disconnect the battery to avoid short circuits. Grab the plastic tab attached to the battery connector and pull it toward the front edge of the device. Grab the plastic tab attached to the battery connector and pull it toward the front edge of the device. Pull the tab parallel to the face of the logic board. Pull the tab parallel to the face of the logic board. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/IY3hYv13cwDkbBZo http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/atoPupptXJoHHWsm Release the tabs on each side of the RAM chip by simultaneously pushing each tab away from the RAM. Release the tabs on each side of the RAM 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. 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. After the RAM chip has popped up, pull it straight out of its socket. Repeat this process if a second RAM chip is installed. Repeat this process if a second RAM chip is installed. http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/PkKFYOINTVxyU2bW http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/bADCg2LanYl1ssLS http://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/pMRS13qvuoZXytks

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