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Can MacBook Pro 2012 RAM be upgraded?

Can MacBook Pro 2012 RAM be upgraded?

4 GB RAM
8 GB RAM16 GB RAM
Apple MacBook Pro (15″, Mid 2012)/Installed Memory

How much RAM can a 2012 MacBook Pro support?

16GB
The Mid 2012 MacBook Pro can support up to 16GB of RAM by using 2 8GB kits. Both the Retina and non-Retina models (mid 2012) support 16GB of RAM.

Can I upgrade my 2012 Mac Pro?

2012 MacBook Pros are still soild machines, and very upgradeable—in fact, it’s what most of our team uses at the iFixit offices.

How can I make my MacBook Pro 2012 faster?

13 Ways To Make Your Mac Run Faster Right Now

  1. Remove apps you don’t use anymore. Screenshot.
  2. Free up hard drive space in general.
  3. Run Monolingual.
  4. Close memory-hogging processes.
  5. Get rid of dashboard widgets you don’t use.
  6. Add more memory.
  7. Clean up the apps that launch at startup.
  8. Update your software.

Can you add RAM to MacBook Pro M1?

Apple’s M1 MacBooks are impressive, but they come with what many PC users would define as an unforgivable caveat: they cannot be upgraded with more RAM or storage capacity.

How do I optimize my MacBook Pro mid 2012?

  1. Find resource-hungry processes. Some apps are more power-hungry than others and can slow your Mac to a crawl.
  2. Manage your startup items.
  3. Turn off visual effects.
  4. Delete browser add-ons.
  5. Reindex Spotlight.
  6. Reduce Desktop clutter.
  7. Empty the caches.
  8. Uninstall unused apps.

What RAM should I buy for my MacBook Pro mid 2012?

They should be: 204-pin PC3-12800 (1600 MHz) DDR3 SO-DIMM. Let me echo what dwb indicated, OWC and Crucial the the most reliable sources of Mac compatible RAM.

Is my 2012 MacBook Pro obsolete?

Apple defines “vintage” devices as those that have not been manufactured for more than five years but fewer than seven years. “Obsolete” products, on the other hand, are those that have been discontinued for more than seven years.

How much is my 2012 MacBook Pro worth?

A stock 13″ 2012 MBP sells for around $450 on eBay. Sellers rarely get back what upgrades cost, but you should be able to sell for somewhat more, but probably not $700. Check sold auctions to get a better idea of something closer to your configuration.