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How can I upgrade my MBP, Model A1286?

I have a 15” MacBook Pro, Mid 2009, 2.53 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo with 4 GB memory.

I would like to keep it happy and working like it always has. Can’t seem to find the model number on iFixit.

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13" or 15" ?

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@mayer - This is that odd Mid 2009 model

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@danj "odd" mid 2009 model?

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@danj Yes, those are my system specs

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Take it to 8GB of RAM use two 4 GB sticks

RAM Type:PC3-8500 DDR3Min. RAM Speed:1066 MHz

Details:Supports 1066 MHz PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM.

Upgrade with a backward compatible Samsung 860 EVO SSD drive.

Take system to 10.11 El Captain

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