Before You Start

MacBook Pro Memory Upgrade Guide: Everything You Need to Know

Before You Start

Before you can upgrade the RAM in your MacBook Pro, you need to check your system's firmware to make sure it's current. You can do this by going to the Apple menu and selecting "About This Mac". Then, click on the "Software Update" button.

Compatibility

Crucial Memory and SSD upgrades are 100% guaranteed to be compatible with Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch and 15-inch models. However, you cannot upgrade the memory on this model MacBook Pro 13 Mid 2012. This model has two. How to instructions and videos to upgrade the RAM in Mid-2009 Mid-2010 Early 2011 Late 2011 and. However, the correct RAM for a 2012 MBP is PC3 12800 RAM Memory Upgrades for MacBook Pro.

Instructions

If you have a MacBook Pro Model A1278 Mid-2012 with 4GB of RAM and 500GB in SSD, you can upgrade the RAM by following these steps:

1. Power off your MacBook Pro.
2. Unplug the power adapter and all cables.
3. Close the display and turn the MacBook Pro upside down.
4. Locate the two screws on the bottom of the case that secure the battery.
5. Remove the screws and lift the battery out of the case.
6. Locate the two screws on the bottom of the case that secure the RAM shield.
7. Remove the screws and lift the RAM shield out of the case.
8. Locate the two RAM slots on the logic board.
9. Push down on the clips on the sides of the RAM slots to release the old RAM modules.
10. Lift the old RAM modules out of the slots.
11. Align the new RAM modules with the slots.
12. Push down on the RAM modules until they click into place.
13. Replace the RAM shield and secure it with the screws.
14. Replace the battery and secure it with the screws.
15. Plug in the power adapter and cables.
16. Power on your MacBook Pro.

Maxing Out Your RAM

The maximum amount of RAM that you can install in a MacBook Pro 13 Unibody Mid 2012 laptop is 16GB. Note that Retina MacBook Pro models 2012 to Present cannot have the RAM upgraded at all after purchase.