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    Ram Installation - Waiting Period?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by SM26, Dec 5, 2008.

  1. SM26

    SM26 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just received my new MBP. (Previous Gen)

    It came with the stock 2gb of RAM. I bought 2 2x2gb ram sticks to upgrade it to 4gb.

    Is there any recommended waiting period for installing new ram after first receiving your computer, like a break-in period ,or can I just install it right away.

    Sorry if its a stupid question, but I just wanted to be sure.
     
    SM26, Dec 5, 2008
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  2. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    You can install it right away and test it using either OS X's built-in memory diagnostic function or the bootable program memtest86+ to ensure that the RAM you purchased is free of defects.
     
    Bog, Dec 5, 2008
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    Whenever I swap RAM in a new computer, I boot it up and use it for an hour or so to make sure that the original RAM works correctly, then I swap it out.

    Greg
     
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  4. SM26

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    Thanks ,appreciate the help.
     
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