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hey i was wondering if you can upgrade the memory on this computer to 8gb? i kno it can handle 6 gb but if i update it to 8 gb (2x4gb) will my computer recognize it? i need sugessions before i buy it. and btw will a 1tb harddrive work for this as well?
According to Mactracker the A1278 will handle 8 GB and has no limit on hard drive other than what will fit in the space provided. I am providing you with a link to a guide on memory capabilities for all Macs. Look yours up for confirmation. http://www.everymac.com/systems/by_capab…
Macs tend to be picky with the amount of RAM that you have installed. I’d just stick with the recommended max of 6Gb. A 1Tb hard drive will work, but the physical size of the hard drive needs to be 2.5" wide x 9.5mm tall. I couldn’t find any hard drives at 1tb, the closest I found was a 750Gb - http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/… Don’t forget to come back and mark whichever answer is acceptable.
If you want a 750GB 7200RPM (faster) I suggest this, if you really want all the space and want a 1TB hard drive, then get this one. Regarding RAM, according to Mactracker your maximum RAM is 6GB, which you can max out using these two sticks.
I just installed a 1TB 7200rpm drive in the A1278 model. It is 2.5inch and 9.5mm height. Works fine.
