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Upgrade my Computer (Change Hardrive and add RAM)

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Order parts needed

The macbook pro mid-2009 has two RAM slots and can manage a total of 8GB.

Order two 4GB RAM

Older Macs don't have a Solid State Drive (SSD) so that makes them slower.

Order new SSD drive

Other:
Order small screwdrivers
Order anti-static mat
Order laptop kit for SSD drive

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I went with the following options: 


RAM

- 2 x Corsair Apple Certified 4GB (1x4GB) DDR3 1066 MHz (PC3 8500) Laptop Memory (CMSA4GX3M1A1066C7)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00505EZYM?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00


SSD

- Samsung 850 Pro 512GB 2.5-Inch SATA III Internal SSD (MZ-7KE512BW) 
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LF10KTO?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01


I realize that 512GB is A LOT of memory and I probably won't ever use it all.. but I figured that 

1.  I hope to keep using my computer for a few more years so I might as well give myself some extra space. 

2. I had originally budgeted $1800 for a new computer and this SSD which was was the PRO version and had the biggest memory "only" cost $250. 


Urgh! I forgot to order the laptop kit for my SSD drive and had to wait an extra week to replace it while the missing parts came. *


Other:

- Screwdriver set: Stanley 66-052 6-Piece Precision Screwdriver Set 
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00009OYGV?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00


-Anti-static mat: Rosewill Anti-Static Mat Components Other RTK-ASM Black, Ivory
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004N96WQ0?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s02


Total Cost: $356.57