I've got a 15-inch mid-2012 non-Retina MacBook Pro. Apple's website explicitly states that the maximum RAM supported on this machine is 8GB, but I see that Crucial is selling an upgrade to 16GB for my machine. (I found this link by using the Crucial System Scanner, and also verified the stated compatibility with my machine by using Crucial's compatibility chart.) I telephoned AppleCare and spoke to a senior person, who reported back that the reason that Apple's website lists the 8GB maximum for my machine is that the motherboard won't 'see' anything past 8GB of RAM. He said I could install the 16GB of RAM but that it wouldn't do any good. ![]() 100% Compatible RAM Memory Upgrades for Your Apple Mac Pro. Apple Mac Pro Quad-Core Intel Xeon 3.2GHz MD772LL/A (Mid 2012/Server) Memory. Since Crucial is actually selling 16GB of RAM for my machine, either Apple or Crucial is misinformed. Can someone please comment whether you have ever upgraded from 8GB to 16GB of RAM on this model of MBP, and if it made a difference? Metrics would help if you have them! Perhaps the memory will fit, but consider your warranty before you march forward. I have a mid 2012 15' MacBook Pro with the Retina display, and 500G flash drive. I also ran the Crucial Memory App, and found that 16GB of RAM was offered 'guaranteed' by Crucial to fit into my Mac. I had 8GB installed, but use the Mac to game and thought a RAM upgrade would benefit me. I've trusted Crucial (and still do) for years. All my memory upgrades come from Crucial, and I recommend them. I received the memory, then proceeded to research how to install it. After a lot of searching, I finally called Apple. I have AppleCare (APP) on my Mac. No go, very much no go. Apple tells me the memory is soldered onto the motherboard on the Retina MacBook. Upgrades are only offered through Apple certified centeres, or my warranties are both void. Likewise, 8GB was the max memory Apple allows. The Tech likewise told me adding over Apple's recommended amount voids my warranty. That last part may apply to you. If Apple states 8GB is the max, and your computer is under warranty, then I'd get something from Apple in writing before installing over that amount. I have a question similar to others here. I ran the Crucial Scanner, and it indicates 16 GB RAM is guaranteed compatible. Apple's website lists 8GB as the maximum supported by my machine. My question is whether the machine will recognize the 16 GB and use the full function of it. ![]() Proshow gold. I do not want to order it and go through the hassle of installing it, only to find out 8 GB is really the ceiling. I have a MacBook Pro, 13-inch, Early 2011. 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5, came with 4 GB 1333 MHz DDR3. [Non-Retina, of course, as Retina was not available then.] Thanks for your help.
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