16GB RAM for 2010 Mac mini, MacBook, MacBook Pro Announced
Other World Computing announced today through its MaxRAM program the immediate availability of 8GB and 16GB OWC Memory Upgrade Kits that enable owners of 2010 Mac mini, MacBook 13″, and 2.4GHz MacBook Pro 13″ computers to add up to 16GB of RAM — up to double the previous listed maximum capacity of 8GB. Like all OWC Memory Upgrade Kits, a ‘how-to’ install video and OWC Lifetime warranty are included for each Mac model.
OWC Lab Proves 16GB Capability
By maintaining its own on-site lab with the industry’s most extensive collection of Apple Macintosh computers, second only to Apple itself, OWC is uniquely positioned to perform ongoing testing and development of memory upgrade kits for Macs made over the past 25 years. This capability enabled OWC engineers to test confirm 2010 Mac mini, MacBook 13″, and 2.4GHz MacBook Pro 13″ computers are MaxRAM Certified for the following hardware and software conditions:
- Mac mini (Mid 2010)/Mac mini Server (Mid 2010) – Model ID: Macmini4,1
- 13″ MacBook (Mid 2010) – Model ID: MacBoook7,1
- 13″ MacBook Pro 2.4GHz (Mid 2010) – Model ID: MacBookPro7,1
- Mac OS X 10.7.5 or later is installed
OWC MaxRAM Memory Upgrades for 2010 Mac mini, MacBook 13“, and 2.4GHz MacBook Pro 13” computers:
Add to one existing factory installed memory module for up to 12GB total memory.
Replaces both existing factory installed modules for 16GB total memory.
Customers can enjoy additional savings by utilizing OWC’s Memory Trade-in Rebate Program and receive cash back for their original Apple factory memory modules.
Mac mini and MacBook owners who are unsure if their machine is among those that can be expanded can consult a helpful guide OWC has created to help Mac owners determine their machine’s Model ID. OWC also offers a complete online memory guide that assists tower, desktop, and notebook Mac owners in quickly determining the available memory options for nearly any Mac model.
Mac mini and MacBook owners of machines that cannot be expanded to 16GB and/or are running up to OS 10.7.4 can still upgrade memory up to 8GB via OWC’s 2 x 4GB kit.
Maximum Memory Recommended for OS X Lion Users
While Apple’s official minimum RAM requirement for OS X Lion is 2GB, industry experts agree 4GB of RAM is the minimum that should be installed for optimum performance of typical daily computer usage. For more advanced uses such as graphics production, A/V editing, and/or running a virtual machine, 8GB and more installed RAM is highly recommended for maximum performance benefit.
“We’re quite pleased to offer owners of these specific 2010 machines the ability to double the amount of memory previously thought to be the maximum,” said Larry O’Connor, Founder and CEO, Other World Computing. “Adding more memory is one of the easiest and most cost effective upgrades a computer owner can make. It allows applications to operate more efficiently by unleashing the processing power of any machine.”
Hi,
I’ve got a MBP 13′ (mid-2010) 2.4 Core 2 Duo (full specs below) that I’m now operating solely under Win7 64Bit. It formerly run as well under OS-X 10.6.8, relatively to which the firmware seems up to date (MBP71.0039.B0B).
Would this system recognize 16 GB RAM if operated under Win7 64 Bit? Or would it require the latest firmware (MBP71.0039.B0>E<) of OS-X 10.7.5 (which was never installed on my MBP) anyway?
Thanks and al the best,
Roland
Modellname: MacBook Pro
Modell-Identifizierung: MacBookPro7,1
Prozessortyp: Intel Core 2 Duo
Prozessorgeschwindigkeit: 2,4 GHz
Anzahl der Prozessoren: 1
Gesamtzahl der Kerne: 2
L2-Cache: 3 MB
Speicher: 4 GB
Busgeschwindigkeit: 1,07 GHz
Boot-ROM-Version: MBP71.0039.B0B
SMC-Version (System): 1.62f6
Hello Roland,
Great question! You will need to have 10.7.5 or later in order to use more than 8GB of total system memory.
Please let us know if you have any further questions!
Hi, Just to keep you posted. I have purchased a 2 x 8G ram for my Mac Mini (Mid 2010) from OWS online recently and I am fully satisfied that my Mac Mini work much faster now. Used to have 2G of ram only. Now opening up 4 apps takes about 5-7secs. Thank you OWS, for the support.
(Product 16G DDR3 PC8500 1066MHz Kit (8GB x 2)
Hi does the 16GB ram kit work for my computer as follows:
13inches Mid 2010 MacBook Pro
2.66GHz core 2 duo
4GB 1067MHz DDR3
If positive how much altogether ship to Melbourne AU?
Hi, Andy. Your MacBook is compatible with 16GB of memory. Here is a link to the correct kit for you: https://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/8566DDR3S16P/. You can find a shipping cost estimate at checkout. And if you have any other questions, feel free to contact our helpful customer support team!
I have a MacBook Pro5,2 –17 inch
Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor 2.66 Ghz
L2 Cache – 6 MB
Memory – 4 GB
Bus speed – 1.07 Ghz
Boot ROM Ver – MBPS52.008E.B05
Can I upgrade to the 16 GB of Ram? If so how much?
Hi, Dennis. Your MacBook Pro is compatible with 8GB of memory. Here is a link to the correct kit for you: https://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/8566DDR3S8GP/. And be sure to check out our rebate offers for potential additional savings: https://eshop.macsales.com/tech_center/support/rebates/memory.cfm.
I have a mid 2010 macbook pro and mid 2010 mac mini that I’d like to upgrade to 16gb RAM both with a 2.4 ghz intel core 2 duo. Will I be able to?
Hi, Yuan. The mid 2010 Mac mini can indeed be upgraded to 16GB of memory. As for the MacBook Pro, it depends on your model. If you have the mid-2010 13″ MacBook Pro7,1, then it can take 16GB of memory. But if you have a mid-2010 15″ MacBook Pro6,2, then it can take up to 8GB of memory. Feel free to contact our customer support team if you have any other questions.
MAC Mini server mid 2010 running El Capitan.
Can I install 16gb.
Hi, Ricky. The 2010 Mac mini 4,1 server is indeed compatible with 16GB of memory. Here is a link to the correct kit: https://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other%20World%20Computing/8566DDR3S16P/
Hi, I have a mid-2010 macbook pro with these specs:
Model Name: MacBook Pro
Model Identifier: MacBookPro7,1
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 2.66 GHz
Number of Processors: 1
Total Number of Cores: 2
L2 Cache: 3 MB
Memory: 4 GB
Bus Speed: 1.07 GHz
Boot ROM Version: MBP71.0039.B0B
SMC Version (system): 1.62f7
Serial Number (system): W80158N0ATN
Hardware UUID: F87EB54B-D117-5F88-82AF-D2B2516AC63B
Sudden Motion Sensor:
State: Enabled
Is it possible to expand to 16GB RAM?
It is a 13 inch
Hi, Diego. The mid-2010 MacBook 7,1 is compatible with up to 16GB of memory. Feel free to contact our Customer Support team if you have any other questions. Thanks
Hi there, I have got a 17 inch Macbook Pro with the following spec:
Model Name: MacBook Pro
Model Identifier: MacBookPro6,1
Processor Name: Intel Core i7
Processor Speed: 2.66 GHz
Number of Processors: 1
Total Number of Cores: 2
L2 Cache (per Core): 256 KB
L3 Cache: 4 MB
Memory: 8 GB
Processor Interconnect Speed: 4.8 GT/s
Boot ROM Version: MBP61.0057.B11
SMC Version (system): 1.57f18
Serial Number (system): C02CT0XZDC7C
Hardware UUID: 8C1FDB32-890C-5C21-A712-450D40BD2EC9
Sudden Motion Sensor:
State: Enabled
I would really hope that I could increase its RAM from 8GB to 16GB, would it be possible if I try with the RAM provided by your company? Many thanks for your kind reply in advance!
Hi, William. Unfortunately, you’re MacBook Pro model maxes out at 8GB of RAM. However, if you’re looking to improve the performance of your machine, you can add an OWC SSD if you haven’t already done so. If you have any further questions, feel free to contact our customer support team!
Hi, I have a Macbook 13inch mid 2009 but can’t find the instruction video to install new RAM, only mid 2010 or late 2009..could you send me the link please. thanks,Kate
Hello Kate,
We are very sorry the video was not able to be located. Please check out the correct video for the 2009 13″ MacBook RAM upgrade!
hi i have mid 2010 unibody macbook a1342 ıs that good with 16 gbs of ram? sorry for my english
Hello halil yasin,
The MacBook a1342 can be 2 different models (MacBook 6,1 and 7,1). 1 will be compatible (7,1) and the other will not be (6,1). In order to see the exact model that you have, you will need to check the model Identifier.
Please contact our Technical Support Team and we will be happy to further assist you!
hi, I would like to increase the RAM in my MAC pro 7,1 mid 2010 to the mentioned 16G RAM. could you please let me know exactly which one model of ram is needed for my MAC. thank you
Hi, Martin. Here is a link to the correct kit for the Mid-2010 MacBook Pro7,1 http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other%20World%20Computing/8566DDR3S16P/.
Feel free to contact our Customer Support team if you have any other questions!
Thanks. I have already replaced my harddrive on the system with an SSD. Because I am running Parallels under OSX, it is still a little slow. A memory upgrade seems to be the only solution at this point. Too bad that my specific model cannot handle 16GB.
I am having trouble finding information on my particular model of the MacBook Pro 15″ mid-2010 system. I would like to upgrade it from 8GB to 16GB if possible. Please let me know if it is possible. The specs of my machine is provided below.
Model Name: MacBook Pro
Model Identifier: MacBookPro6,2
Processor Name: Intel Core i5
Processor Speed: 2.53 GHz
Number of Processors: 1
Total Number of Cores: 2
L2 Cache (per Core): 256 KB
L3 Cache: 3 MB
Memory: 8 GB
Processor Interconnect Speed: 4.8 GT/s
Boot ROM Version: MBP61.0057.B11
SMC Version (system): 1.58f17
Hi, Suresh. You’re model is only compatible with up to 8GB of memory. However, if you add an SSD, you will see even better performance from your MacBook Pro.
Hi there, Can you tell me if the MacBook (13-inch, Mid 2010) 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo supports with 8GB RAM ?
Hi, Andre. The mid-2010 MacBook 7,1 is actually compatible with up to 16GB of memory. Feel free to contact our Customer Support team if you have any other questions. Thanks!
Can you tell me if the MacBook Pro (17-inch, Mid 2010) 2.53 GHz Intel Core i5 supports 16GB RAM please?
Hi Andrew, your MacBook model is compatible with up to 8GB of RAM.
Hi there, I have a white unibody macbook mid 2009.
says it takes 1067 MHz DDR3 memory module.
It has a 2.26Ghz intel core 2 duo…
Can I put 2 x 8gb of RAM in?
Can’t seem to get a definitive answer… there is talk of having the latest OS it being able to handle it.
I would take a risk, if it wasn;t a risk to my computers life. Will be purchasing this week, so any info would be most appreciated.
Cheers.
I’m running El Capitan btw
SORRY: LATE 2009 NOT MID
The maximum amount of RAM compatible with your MacBook is 8GB. http://eshop.macsales.com/MyOWC/Upgrades.cfm?sort=pop&model=379&type=Memory
Hi, Charlie. What is the Model ID of your MacBook? Here is an article on how to find it if you are unsure: http://blog.macsales.com/26707-finding-your-macs-model-identifier-helps-you-find-right-upgrades
Hello-
My mac book pro is a 2010 model (7,1) and is has a processor speed of 2.66 GHz. I noticed that the article says the processor for the 16GB upgrade was 2.4 GHz. Would the 16GB work for my machine?
Hi Cole, the 16GB upgrade will also work in your model.
Hi I have a mid 2010 MacBookPro 7,1 with boot ROM Version MBP71.0039.B0B and OS X 10.10.5. Unit is running really slow. Would upgrading RAM from 4GB to 8 or 16GB and replacing 256MB SATA HDD with SSD improve performance. Also do I have to upgrade the firmware first?
Hello Debbie,
Your mid 2010 MacBook Pro (7,1) will not need any firmware or OS upgrades to use the maximum amount of RAM (16GBs). Upgrading your RAM and internal drive to an SSD will definitely improve your performance.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact our Technical Support Team!
Hi, I have a mid 2010 Macbook pro 7.1 running 2.66 GHz intel core 2 duo and 8gb of ram. i would like 16gb of ram, is it possible? and could you please give me a link to the right product.
Thanks A lot
Hi, Dex. You’re model is indeed compatible with 16GB of memory. Here is the requested link to the correct kit for your MacBook Pro. http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other%20World%20Computing/8566DDR3S16P/
Please feel free to contact our Technical Support team with any other questions!
Hello I have a mid-2010 13-inch MacBook Pro running 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo with 4 GB 1067 MHz DDR3 and os x captain. if my Mac can be upgraded to 16 GB?
Hi, Yuri. The mid-2010 13-inch MacBook Pro is compatible with up to 16GB of memory.
Mid-2010 13″MBP here, seems eligible for the RAM upgrade. Question is, have many folks had issues a la Tom Stout? What about the 16GB upgrade working with OSX 10.11.1?
Sorry if this is a duplicate…I have a 2010 MacBook Pro 13″ (MacBookPro 7,1) with OSX 10.10.5, and I purchased the 16gb Ram kit. With the 16gb installed the computer will not boot up, it starts to boot, I get the sound bit and logo, then the progress bar hangs about 1/3 of the way.
When I put one 8 gb stick in with a 2 gb stick, it works fine and shows 10gb of ram.
Any ideas why the 16gb won’t work?
Hello,
I am sorry to hear about these problematic hang ups. I would suggest you to run a PRAM Reset and SMC Reset. If you are still having these hang ups, please Technical Support Team!
I have a 2010 MacBook Pro 13″ ( Model ID MacbookPro7,1), and am running OSX 10.10.5. I purchased the 16gb of ram and installed it but the computer hangs on boot. I get the chime and the apple logo, then the progress bar starts, but it hands about 1/3 of the way through. It won’t let me boot in safe mode or with any of the test functions. Any suggestions?
I wish to upgrade my Macbook 7.1 (2010) to 8GB of RAM, what memory kit do you recommend
S# 45033061F5W
Ontario Canada
Hi, Doug. Here is a link to the compatible OWC memory kits for your MacBook: http://eshop.macsales.com/MyOWC/Upgrades.cfm?sort=pop&model=394&type=Memory
The more memory you add, the better the performance you will get from your MacBook. Just let us know if you have any other questions!
Hello I have a mid 2010 Macbook Pro 13 inches running with 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo with 4gb 1067 MHz DDR3. I wonder if my Mac can be upgraded to 16 GB?
Hi Ryan, your the Mid-2010 13″ MacBook Pro is compatible with 16GB of memory. You can find the correct kits here: http://eshop.macsales.com/MyOWC/Upgrades.cfm?&model=387&type=Memory&sort=d
Hi,
I want to know whether my Macbook Pro Mid 2010 I7 2.8GHZ could upgrade to 16g ram？
THX
Hi. Your machine supports up to 8GB of memory.
I have a compatible mid 2010 macbook pro 13″ that currently has 4GB (2x2GB).
From your above post, it seems as though I would be able to buy an 8GB module and install it along an existing 2GB module and have 10GB. (Until I can purchase a second 8GB module).
If I buy an 8GB module, are there any technical reasons why I might not want to leave one of the 2GB modules installed?
Does it matter which slot the 8GB module gets installed to?
In the mid 2010 MacBook Pro 13″, you will be able to add one 8GB module and use one existing 2GB module without any issues. You will want to install the 8GB module first followed by the 2GB module.
I have a mac book pro 13, mid 2010, with a 2.4 Ghz intel core 2 duo processor, can i upgrade to 16 gig of ram,
thanks
Hi, Paul. The mid-2010 13″ MacBook Pro is indeed compatible with 16GB of memory. It should be noted that OS X 10.7.5 or later is required for utilization of more than 8GB of total system memory.
Hey OWC Jarrod. Does that mean that 8 GB would still work with snow leopard 10.6.8 on a mid 2010 2,4 ghz macbook pro? (i depend on my fcp 6 version, that wouldnt work on a newer os x) thanks
Hello srdjan,
Running 10.6.8 on your 2010 MacBook Pro will be compatible with a total of 8GBs (2x 4GB) of RAM.
Tengo una Macbook Pro 7,1 a 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo.
Puede operar a 16 Gb de RAM?
Hello,
The MacBook Pro 7,1 has a maximum capacity of 16GBs as long as the operating system (OS) is 10.7.5 or later.
I have a macbook pro 15″ mid 2010 with a 2.4 ghz i5 chip can i upgrade to 16 gb for ram?
Hi Marcel, you’re MacBook model is compatible with up to 8GB of RAM.
Hi.I have a macbook pro 15″ mid 2010 with a 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 chip can i upgrade to 16 GB of ram?
Hi Jelani, your MacBook Pro model is compatible with up to 8GB of memory.
Hi, I’ve got a (mid) 2010 2.4GHz 13″ MBP. Would love to upgrade to 16GB of RAM, which I understand should be supported.
The article above has the link “16GB (2 x 8GB) PC3-8500 DDR3 1066MHz Upgrade Kit with Lifetime Warranty” and says $99.00. However, the page linked to shows $159.00.
Any chance that it’s actually $99? :)
The link and the $159 price is correct.
Macbook pro 17″ mid 2010 2.66ghz (3.33ghz) 620m currently have 8gb (factory maxed during original order) is this version elegible for ram upgrade to 16gb?
Many thanks ,
Emilia
The Mid 2010 MacBook Pro 17″ is not compatible with 16GB of RAM. The maximum is 8GB.
Will I be able to upgrade from 4GB RAM to 16GB RAM ?
Here is the model # for my Macbook Pro
730277LLATM
Hello David,
Your computer (MacBook Pro 7,1) is compatible with 16GBs of RAM.
Hello, I’ve been researching on this for quite some time now, and I just wanted to ask you guys directly.
I have the macbook pro (6,2) mid-2010 15″ 2.66ghz i7, that I am hoping to upgrade to a 16gb ram, but from what I can gather, it is only the 13″ (from the 6,2 era) that can take the 16 gb upgrade, and 15″ + 17″ are capped at 8gb.
Is this correct?
Thank you in advance.
Justin
Hello Justin,
In the mid-2010 15″ 2.66ghz i7 MacBook Pro (6,2) you will only be able to upgrade to 8GBs of RAM.
Only the MacBook and MacBook Pro 13″ (7,1) would be compatible with 16GBs of RAM.
Hey Dyllon,
Are there any plans to make a 16GB upgrade for the MacBook Pro (6,2)?
Thanks
At the moment 8GB is the maximum possible due to chipset limitations. Apple originally listed it with a 4GB maximum for memory and we were the first to support it to 8GB fwiw. None the less, it doesn’t seem likely we will ever see 16GB in that model due to the motherboard chipset itself.
From everything that I’ve researched MacBook Pro 15 mid 2010 or MacBook Pro 6,2 supports 8gb in mac os. EVERY other os (Windows, Linux, Ect) supports 16gb in this model. Am I Wrong OWC?
Hello Lance,
Here at OWC we only recommend to upgrade the mid 2010 15″ MacBook Pro (6,2) to 8GBs of RAM.
If you have any further questions, please contact our Technical Support Team!
Is the 16GB upgrade supported on Mid-2010 MBP 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, MacBookPro7,1, OS X 10.10.2 (14C1514)?
Hello Joe,
The MacBookPro 7,1 is compatible with 16GBs of RAM. If you have any further questions please feel free to contact us!
Thank Dyllon. I just wanted to be sure because I saw some posts that said the 2.66GHz model would not work properly. Could you just validate that the Mid-2010 MBP7,1 2.66GHz will work find with 16GB (2x8GB).
Thanks
Hey Joe,
The Mid-2010 2.66 GHz MacBook Pro (7,1) is compatible with 16GBs of RAM. Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions!
Seguros?
Yo realizare la compra a la brevedad y es desde México.
Mismos datos que el colega.
Actualizar a 16 GB. Ram
OWC does provide shipping insurance to Mexico. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact OWC!
is it possible to use 1333 mhz ram? if so do you have the kit?
Will it work if my core 2 duo is 2.66 not 2.4?
Hello Saul,
I am sorry but all of the computers in this OWC Blog article would not be compatible with 1333 MHz RAM.
Hi, I installed the 2×8, About mac says I still have only 8GB. It shows only one 1x 8GB installed, the other slot is “empty” . It seems sharper though.. can it be 16gb but not show that it is? If I fail to get both working, am I ok to run on one 8GB. and is 1 8GB better than 2×4?
Further info.. It is a Mac mini mid 2010 4.1
Hello eemlyn,
If the computer is showing 8GBs, that means that only 8GBs is currently available. If only 1 chip is showing up, there are several troubleshooting steps that need to be taken.
I would recommend to contact us so we can help you troubleshoot your RAM. We are more than happy to help.
The only reason the full 16Gs would not be able to be used is if one of the computers RAM slots is not working. In this case, it would be best to put 1 8GB stick in.
all is well,, Ram now 16GB… (human error here) Thanks
Hello, I bought your 16GB ram kit for my mid 2010 Mac Mini server and it only recognizes one 8 GB module in the top slot only. It does recognize a 4 GB module in the bottom slot, but not 8. Please assist!