MacBook (13-inch)
© 2006, 2008 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Updated 14 March 2008
Memory (DIMMs)
Replacement Instructions
Follow the instructions in this document carefully. Failure to follow these instructions could
damage your equipment and void its warranty.
Online instructions are available at http://www.apple.com/support/diy/.
Note: These instructions apply to dierent models of the MacBook (13-inch) portable computer.
While some models may look slightly dierent from the one shown in the illustrations, the steps
for all models are the same.
About MacBook (13-inch) Memory
This computer comes with a minimum of 512 MB of 667 GHz Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2)
Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memory (SDRAM) installed. It has two slots that can
accept SDRAM Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules (SO-DIMMs). The slots are side-by-side
on the logic board behind the RAM door. For best performance, memory should be installed
as pairs with an equal memory card in each slot. The maximum amount of memory for this
computer is 2 GB, with a 1GB DIMM installed in each slot.
Memory cards must meet these requirements:
1.25 inch or smaller•
256 MB, 512 MB, or 1 GB•
200-pin•
PC-5300 DDR2 667 MHz Type RAM •
Important: Memory from older portable computers is not compatible with your MacBook
(13-inch ) model.
Tools Required
The following tools are required:
Clean, soft, lint-free cloth•
Coin•
Phillips #00 screwdriver (preferably with a long handle)•
Sti, plastic, nonmagnetic card (such as a library card)•
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