I tried googling but didn't get any adequate results.
I have a 13 inch MacBook Pro mid-2010 and would like to upgrade the RAM. I have a ram module which says this on the front:
8GB 2Rx8 PC3L-12800S-11-13-F3
and the company is SK Hynix.
On Apple's support page it states that PC3 RAM is needed. However, I'm wondering if my PC3L RAM would work. My current RAM is 4 GB and if I used this I could potentially increase it to 10 GB.
I ask because sometimes Apple's support pages don't give you the whole answer. For example, it is possible to have up to 16 GB of ram on my Mac model, but the Apple site says only 8 GB is possible. So I'm wondering whether my PC3L RAM could be used as well.
P.S. I don't want my Mac to explode or anything
Best Answer
I doubt that it will work. It depends on whether the 8GB 2Rx8 PC3L-12800S-11-13-F3 also works in 1.5 V mode (instead of 1.35 V - PC3L means PC3 Low voltage).
If 1.5 V are allowed you will find a similar question and answers here: Can I use DDR3 1600MHz RAM in a Mac instead of 1067MHz?
In the comments you will find the hint to keep one of the slower modules mounted - then it may work if your MBP isn't too picky. I don't recommend the approach though.