Replacing RAM in a Macbook

[SuperSnake2012]

I was reading a few reviews on the Macbook and they all said it was easy to do. They just mentioned that you have to remove 3 screws and do something with latches. What kind of screws does it use? A Phillips head screw or one of those really tiny ones? I don't know the proper name of the tiny ones but I think I have that screwdriver laying around somewhere. Sorry if this topic looks silly

I'm referring to the screwdriver in the middle

 

[DevilsRejection]

worst case scenario is you buy a small set like the one you have pictured above for 5 bux. i've had one for 7 years and it's always useful to have in my desk drawer

 

[Mitthrawnuruodo]

You need a phillips #1. (Is that the second one from the left, by any chance?)

Check out the DIY MacBook memory replacement instructions.

 

[SuperSnake2012]

Ah, I think I have one of those lying around the house. I should look for it while I wait for the Macbook Thanks

 

[Jollins]

Or you could just do what I did and use the tip of a thin kitchen knife

 

[brbubba]

You need a phillips #1. (Is that the second one from the left, by any chance?)

Check out the DIY MacBook memory replacement instructions.

Strange the iFixit guide says a Philips #00 screwdriver, which is what I used and it seemed to be a perfect fit.

http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/86.3.0.html

 

[Mitthrawnuruodo]

Strange the iFixit guide says a Philips #00 screwdriver, which is what I used and it seemed to be a perfect fit.

Well, funny thing: I think I actually used a #00, too, when I upgraded the RAM on two MacBooks... we didn't have any screwdrivers and my boss went out and bought one... and as far as I remember I asked him to get a #00...

I guess either will do... but those screws were tiny... very tiny...

 

[uchuff]

Yep, a #00 works great. One thing to note on installing the RAM, a lot of people (myself included) have found you need to push the modules in pretty hard. A good tip would be to swap over one at a time, when you push in the new module first it will probably stick out a bit further than the module on the other side, if so just give it another shove.

In addition to the #00 driver you might want something thin and flat to tuck the shielding that's on the rear of the metal panel back in before you screw things together.