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Question

MACbook memory

Oct 29, 2011 8:35AM PDT

My Macbook only has one memory working according to MAC repair center. Technician said he increased the one side memory and suggested I use it as is.
Should I get the other memory fixed before I pick up my laptop or will it work fine with an increased one memory side?

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This is not well written.
Oct 29, 2011 8:40AM PDT

I have to guess the failure is one of the two memory sockets. There is no supported repair except to replace the board. I hope someone gives you the cost since it will help you choose your next step.
Bob

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Memory was increased
Oct 29, 2011 9:23AM PDT

Yes, the technician told that he increased the memory for one "socket" and that it should work fine if I don't need to play video games on it. The cost $170.
He said it would cost me $400 to replace the other "socket".

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So the bill to fix it will be 570 bucks?
Oct 29, 2011 9:27AM PDT

This is entirely up to you but I'd try it and put the 400 away for my next machine.
Bob

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Without knowing
Oct 29, 2011 12:21PM PDT

Without knowing which MacBook revision we're talking about, it's hard to say if $400 is a steal or a ripoff, but it does sound vaguely in line with what a typical board might run. And as Bob says, the only way to fix this is to replace the entire logic board.

Personally, I'd suggest listening to the tech who said just use it as is until you're ready to buy a new laptop. With the caveat that I didn't do the diagnosis, if I assume the tech isn't full of it (and I've seen a lot of that), it's probably the exact same thing I'd tell you. If it can still serve its purpose, then just keep using it.