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Mac Book 2009 A1342

by Chrisfloyd69 Oct 23, 2014 4:25AM PDT

I purchased a 2009 Mac Book A1342 model. Can I upgrade to 8GB instead of the 4GB already on it and would like to upgrade the hard drive to something more practical. Recommendations, model #'s specs and battery info that needs replaced. I bought for a young student and would like to upgrade as a gift. Please advise, thank you.

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Actually for Mac OS that's plenty of RAM.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Oct 23, 2014 4:45AM PDT

It's not like you had the 2GB model so I'd stay put.

OK, if you want, head to Crucial.com or OWC to get RAM.
Bob

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While you are there
by mrmacfixit Forum moderator Oct 26, 2014 12:16AM PDT

You could take a look at replacement hard drives for that machine.
Remember that you will need a copy of OSX if you decide to change the drive.

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