macbook pro retina, where to get additional 8GB RAM ?

[Tioga]

l would like to add an additional 8GB RAM and have it fitted. is there a recommended place to get it done, preferably a local store? what kind of DDR3 RAM should l get? kingston? and how much would l expected to pay all in?

cheers for information

[flameproof]

SSP, the computer center on Un Chau St. has a few stores with Mac parts.

[Proplus]

No you cannot have it done. The MacBook Pro retina has the ram soldered to the main logic board, unlike the older (thicker, non retina) model which uses conventional ram.

[mrdollars]

You can try Lav at MacWin, Canton Rd, TST. T: 64037272

He said they can do almost any upgrade, even soldered on RAM.

He fixed my 'unfixable' 07 Macbook Pro by replacing and resoldering a chip on the logic board.

Worth a shot?

Good luck

[simonkwan]

Adding / replacing RAM is technically possible, but it's not w/o risk as the technicians have to desolder the existing RAM before soldering in a new module. Cracking open a new MacBook will absolutely void your warranty (even the extended Apple Care warranty if you purchased it) and there's always the risk of irreparable damage to the motherboard. As Proplus said, the new Retina MacBooks don't use conventional RAM modules, so you don't even have the option of buying an off the shelf brand. I'm not entirely sure who makes compatible RAM for the MBPR, but you're going to be limited to whatever is available on the market / through your service vendor.

Whatever you do, make sure you completely backup your laptop before going in for service, just in case.

Oh, and for goodness sake, remove all your naked selfies etc!

[mrdollars]

Oh, and for goodness sake, remove all your naked selfies etc!

Sound advice