iMac RAM in a MacBook?

[sinecurea]

Hi Folks,
I've just got a 24" iMac. I've upgraded my RAM to 2Gb, leaving me with 2 x 512Mb sticks of DDR2 PC2-5300.
Am I correct in saying that the RAM straight out of the iMac can be used in a Single Duo 1.83 MacBook, bearing in mind that it has the same DDR, speed, etc and is the same size?

Cheers,
S.

 

[BigPrince]

I don't think so. Don't hold me to it, but I think PHYSICALLY they are different sizes and they are not the same slots.

 

[CanadaRAM]

Yes, The 667MHz (PC2-5300) 512 and 1 Gb SODIMMs can be used interchangeably between all Intel Macs (except the MacPro and Xserve, of course).

OTOH there is no RAM that is common to the G4/G5 series and the intel series.

Thanks
Trevor
CanadaRAM.com

 

[BigPrince]

thats good to know.

thanks.

*files away*

 

[sinecurea]

Thanks BigPrince and CanadaRAM.
I knew they are the same size physically.
When I was looking to get iMac RAM, is was surprised to find that it was the same as laptop RAM, but I guess it makes sense, considering the size of the machine.

Can I just get a second option on the speed and DIMM compatibility please?
Has anybody actualy interchanged them before?

Cheers,
S.

 

[QCassidy352]

well, this is what CanadaRAM does for a living, so you can trust him on this one.

But, if it makes you feel better: I've interchanged several sticks of RAM between an intel imac and macbook, and every stick works perfectly in both machines.

 

[sparkyms]

I was hoping this was the case.
I've just bought 2GB RAM and was hoping to put my old ram into my Dad's macbook.

I was sure it would work but its still good to get extra confirmation from CanadaRam.

 

[rogersmj]

Yes, they are the exact same type of memory. The Intel iMac and MacBooks and MacBook Pros AND Intel minis all use DDR2-667 (PC2-5300) SODIMM (that means laptop formfactor, 200 pin) memory modules. They are all exactly the same.

Just in case you wanted one more confirmation

 

[AndyR]

Yeah I've swapped ram between my iMac and MacBook a couple of times now.