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Old MacBook Pro stuff today, the three beeps on boot are a generic memory error. Sometimes, as in this video, it's an easy DIY job to resolve. Sometimes it's a lot more complicated. But for now, here's the quick fixes to try before anything else.

[@mydollneighborhood8448]

i’m 17 and have absolutely no experience with any of this. my dad wanted to take my computer in and didn’t have any faith in me but i convinced him to buy me a screwdriver small enough to fit. twenty minutes later tried to reboot and it didn’t work, but i realized my top memory module wasn’t working so thanks for that tip. now it’s on! dont think i put all the screws in the right place and didn’t keep track of which one was which but it works so hey 🤣 thanks a lot!

[@bfmmfiuza]

Thanks a lot sir, you absolutely saved my life. Just a few days after my Macbook got back from repair, it fell on the floor and the three beeps started. Now it is working again!

[@SirSub77]

Very informative video. My own experience with 3 beeps . I bought a Macbook Pro 2012 on Craigslist a few days ago for $150. The bottom ram slot issue on the Macbook Pro I fixed with a plastic straw. I cut two small pieces of the straw and placed them under the bottom ram slot. But first I loosened 4 screws that held the ram bracket, and I tightened the screws back in the end. My Macbook Pro mid 2012 recognized both ram slots!! It works! There was no need to replace the logic board, or do any additional manipulation. I would probably cut a piece of old credit card for a better support underneath the faulty ram slot.

[@K1Maxi]

2020 here aswell. Had kind of a lifetime crisis yesterday. Thank you so much!

[@henry-zh3rv]

Hi, I upgraded my MacBook Pro mid 2012 RAM from 4gb to 16gb today. I have never opened a laptop before. I just want to say you have really helped me with this video today. I panicked when I heard the beeps but I stumbled upon your video, followed the steps and I was amazed my laptop started nicely. God bless you man.

[@adarshsitapati2471]

Thank you for considering all the possible scenarios. You went much further than other videos and I appreciated that a lot!!

[@canterbree]

Thank you. This was incredibly helpful. My 2009 MacBook limps on!

[@freetobe3]

Thank you. I got 16gb of RAM shortly after buying my MacBook in early 2012 and disassembled it for restoration in 2021, when I finally got the funds and rebuilt it today September 10th 2023, It did the 3 beeps, I looked it up, saw your video, tried one slot and then the other and swapped cards when I noticed a small bit of oxidation connecting two pins, it was so small I rubbed it away with a q tip and some rubbing alcohol, tried it again and voila back in business.

[@BIORKS]

Went through like 10 different videos and almost gave up, daaamn you are good dude

[@joshrankin9813]

Thank you for this video...been struggling with a 2011 MBP that has been neglected for years and has some precious photographs saved. Forever grateful!

[@emilywebster2579]

Thank you so much! I own a mid-2012 MacBook Pro that I’ve had since around 2013 that all of a sudden wouldn’t start and had the 3 beeps. I found this video and it was a huge help! Figured out one of my ram sticks was faulty. Was able to use Timetec ram upgrades (from 4gb to 16gb now) and got them working. Thanks so much for the troubleshooting tips and tricks.

[@tasnimlangry]

I am so grateful, removing one memory module fixed the beep and my laptop turned on after 2 years. You are truly a blessing, thank you kindly 🙏 * I now have all the crazy videos my son has been creating since he was 5 😢 I really took it for granted that my MacBook would work forever, and thanks to you, it has some new life..aww 🌼

[@hansendesigns]

One bit of advice, take a piece of duct tape (or other tape) make a circle sticky side out. Stick circle on worksurface nearby. Stick screws to tape in the same order rectangle as you remove them from the laptop :) Easy to put back together :)

[@leonardodugarte9764]

Thanks a lot for this video!!! You've saved me!!!! Yesterday Friday night (11:30 p.m.) I was working on an urgent project that must be sent today, and suddenly, my Mac shut down giving me the issue of the 3 beeps. I made all the steps and the problem was 1 memory dead, so I could still working half RAM. Today a few seconds ago I sent the project complete. Thanks to take you the time for make this video, It's very helpful.

[@chrissegelken7103]

Thank you!! Freaked out there for a sec... found your DIY tutorial, followed your instructions and I'm back in action you rule man!

[@Fojaneghe]

Just managed to repair my laptop thanks to the detailed explanations in the video. Thank you very much. Five thumbs up!

[@kclee5118]

Googled for a while, without success. After following your advice, discovered one of my memory slots was faulty. Thank you very much for the video!

[@xlauriex]

It’s 2022 and my mid 2012 mac book pro appreciates this video

[@-danR]

So does my Mac Mini 2009. 3 beeps seems to be the same memory distress-call of that era.

[@garyc]

Thank you! My MacBook is 11 years old & beeped today. You’ve just helped me to get it started again!

[@nihaalshah2568]

You're an absolute legend. I did exactly what you did and my laptop started working again.

[@Carl_aguinaldo]

Thank you brother. Now at this very moment my laptop is fixed. 🥳 Keep up the good work ! God bless you. Cheers from Philippines. 🤗

[@longlifeprinters9]

Fantastic & simple to try. Thanks. I saw other videos where they go right into using a heat gun to re-solder the main board with liquid flux applied. That would be disastrous as a 1st time repair. It takes 10 or so tries at heat gun re-soldering to get good enough at it to not ruin a main board. I know, I do it on printer boards & it is an art.

[@danielafrancobuenaventura6524]

You saved my computer after one year of it been left forgotten and my heart broken! Thanks!!!!

[@CarwenoBlueboots]

Thank you so much. I was so worried that I wouldnt get my old mac running again! you're the best!

[@scottramsland5363]

Awesome video here.. quick to watch, wasn't trying to sell anything and purely trying to help. Fixed my issue finding a failed memory module after replacing the battery.

[@HeartsGlobal]

Thank you Very much! I watched a couple other videos before I found yours but yours is by far the best most Thorough

[@LoganLore]

Thank you very much. This is actually the second video I watched on this, just to confirm this is the correct solution. Interestingly, I didn't see anything except minor dust in my MacBook, so I just gently dusted and or it together, and it turned on! No (more) fuss!

[@dogegg22]

Thank you. My 2009 MacBook was beeping three times - It was easy to find out it was related to the RAM, but didn't know what to do. You helped me solve it and a good clean later - all fixed...

[@OhSoLucius]

This was an incredibly eloquent, yet simple break down and it helped so much. Thank you!!!!!

[@rajjai]

You sir, saved my Macbook Pro! Turns out it was a faulty memory slot. So I did what you suggested- testing the ram individually and there she was… Thank you!

[@valenciawalker6498]

Thank you ordering the tools for my older two MacBook pros and a MacBook . Waiting on a new MacBook Pro to arrive . Hoping this really works for my older ones .

[@lucerotarango1735]

My 2013 laptop just started doing this! 😣 cleaned it and turned it back around and worked!!! Thank thank you!!! I did see other videos but not as good as explaining as you!😇

[@doctorkozi]

Today, 26 June 2020, you saved my life. I am in debt to you.

[@WilliamCruz]

Hey, i watched the video first and then repeated and doing the steps.. now my computer works well.. a bit slow at the moment i am just starting it.. but it worked! I turned on and i see my things again! Thank you 🙏🏽

[@connormcgee5269]

Your video was the only good one that I could find. Thank you so much for your help! Mine was doing that same noise. And thank you for making extended video and explaining if you're still having issues because mine did I just took off the top RAM and put it on the bottom. The bottom Ram chip had like a brown piece on one of the strips so I think that one is not working cuz whenever I put that one in it does not work. You have fixed my issue temporarily for now. Thank you very much sir

[@eduardtandiharjo3033]

my mac been dead for a years now, and because of this its back thanks a lot !!

[@dubp123]

Tremendously helpful. Your instructions were spot on. Turns out the bottom slot of my 2010 is no good. Thank you!!!

[@HannahN-of3hp]

thank you so much for your help! finally was able to fix my laptop. I went to a tech shop but they weren’t even able to help me. So I decided to try on my own and this video helped so much.

[@nismofury]

Thank you very much. I've seen other videos and they mention nothing about disconnecting the battery or cleaning the fan. Yours did the trick. 👍

[@EmuCosmo]

If the Apple Store refuse to fix my computer I’m going to try this thank you so much!

[@chadlau1558]

I'm glad your video came up, thank you very much! 🙏 I was already considering to buy a new MacBook or iPad, but the part where you suggested to try out the module and the slot saved my MacBook Pro (Early 2011). Turns out the top slot is the problem.

[@MrMatthewKerr]

You have done it. A very sincere thankyou. Very grateful that you’re explanation covered more bases. I discovered I have a broken slot. It’s a shame. But my computer is old and it’s understandable . . . But still works. Many thanks again.

[@Kloudkaya]

Thank you so much my hp just quit on me so I pulled out my Mac and I found this video. Wish I would have found this sooner!!

[@madeline756]

Thank you so much!!! I have a MacBook Air and this video was so simple and helped me fix it. All the other videos I found for the air were much more complex, this video was perfect.

[@sharonndome5597]

This is amazing, my MacBook pro is working well for 3 months now🥰❤️

[@Killzoner97]

Dayum this is a really good informative instructions video for the three beeps fix!!

[@feeryelbso2001]

Maaaaan I've been looking for a solution for weeks and YOU you solved it. Thank you soooo much for this video!

[@mikepxg6406]

There were no goats harmed in the making of this video.

[@lucatrapasso9118]

I think for me it was crucial unplugging and plugging again the battery. Thanks for the video!

[@honorineuwase102]

2021, this was super helpful. Especially what to do if all the steps didn't work. I removed one and now it's working even though i purchased new RAM 6 months ago. Either way, thank you.

[@actionpourledeveloppementinclu]

Thanks a lot guy, this is really helpful. It helped me to resolve the problem by myself meanwhile I was thinking about to buy a new computer. Once more, I thank you a lot.

[@anjaausneugier3948]

you saved me!! I’ve got a new computer and right before I backed up the old one it died. Cleaning alone was not enough, I had to take out one of the Rams. It runs on one now.

[@wajidkhaliq155]

Great video. Must have had a dust issue. Cleaned up the inside and the Ram’s and hey presto we are back up and running.

[@deadbutworking]

You just saved my exam. Thank you. 2010 macbook pro

[@talei3508]

saved me spending money and taking my Mac to get fixed when all it needed was a dust off. 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@hellocraftybee7345]

Thank you! I watched a different video that didn't go into detail and ended up on yours! I have a faulty module!

[@rm2254]

do you have a video for if the 3 beeps continue after trying this DIY approach?

[@alehhandro1]

Thank you! Very helpful advice, especially the bit about testing both ports and both memory sticks!

[@djfoskbfikw5373]

Thanks so much the other tutorials didn’t teach how to troubleshoot if it didn’t work but cause of this I found out it’s the stick that’s messed up. Thanks so much

[@Adamant_IT]

Cheers, that's exactly what I aim for with my videos - there's rarely a 'this always works' trick. Much better to show people how to approach the issue!

[@Kunlogs]

2021, this saved my 2011 MacBook Pro. Thanks a ton mate 👌🏽

[@Realkamanchisly]

Much appreciated mate you have saved me big time! The top slot was the problem. Kindest regards for getting me back up to speed. Thanks once again brother!

[@alessandromarzadori4313]

Found your video extremely useful. Unfortunately, on my MacBook Pro mid 2012 the problem seems to be on the bottom slot, and not on the memory modules. Furthermore, the beeping happens only sometimes, and the Mac often freeze-restart itself when physically moved from one desk to another while on. Do you believe there is anything I can do? Thank you

[@deecross5028]

Amazing! You increased my comfort level 100 fold!

[@sasha4690]

Thanks for your expertise. I like how you show how to clean the computer parts. This worked AND I enjoyed the accent

[@karen30ful]

My laptop is fixed!!! Thank you for this video! It was very dusty where the ram was .

[@nicholasgianforti3901]

Awesome! I was freaking out and it was exactly a bad port on the bottom! Mahalo nui for this video!

[@jai.araneta]

2020, THANKYOU IT REALLY WORKED!!!🥺❤️

[@hansendesigns]

Oct 2020: U saved my old 17” mbp computer. Bottom slot shot.

[@iamkharel]

This definitely helped me. Just noticed that both modules worked only in my top slot. But at least my Macbook turns back on now after almost a month.

[@mimiivimitran5653]

THANK YOU FOR TEACHING ME TO PUT THE RAM BACK IN!! My MacBook works now!

[@yoshihirofukagawa]

Thank you so much! My 2012 macbook indeed had one bad slot! So now it is now running "with one kidney" kind of. It's down to a half of memory and moving at snail speed compared to before the beep-beep, but it works at least!

[@iliasmirnov406]

Man, you actually saved my day - thank you so much!

[@ashlynbaker4587]

Video worked well for my MacBook Pro purchased in 2012/2013! Thank you so much!

[@MegamanBillydaKid]

Dude you are awesome! The last thing was the stuff that helped me switching the memories using one at a time .. and figuring out the bottom slot was dirty! I’m good now and you Rock! 🙏

[@eric_denmark]

Just saved my 2011 MacBook. Thank you!

[@brendanjohnston5329]

One thing you missed was putting the screws in 😂😂 “if you forget don’t worry I’ll show you guys when I put it back together”

[@lucheloco420]

Just tried this, cleaned out all the dust too, and so far so good! Thanks!!

[@bluemonday16]

Thank you so much. You helped diagnose a faulty slot.

[@anisolo07]

09:54 Golden Words. Fantastic Info. Memory is not Mac specific.

[@EditByTony]

Thank you so much, you saved my old laptop from being useless :)

[@electricboatsandcars7066]

Great video! I tried re-seating the cards, but that didn't fix it. Then I used one card in lower slot; computer still beeps; moved that one card to top slot; computer works! Thanks.

[@aster8185]

my father doesn't trust me to try fixing it by myself so i'm sending this to my brother, i really hope it works

[@kaaaarrrrl]

October 2020, thank you for this video!

[@wa4cbg]

Your procedure worked perfectly! I had a bad memory module

[@dunmada6287]

Thank you, this helped save a lot of money 🙏🏻✌. I wondered if you had any advice for another MacBook Pro fault. When turned on, it starts the load up process bar with the apple logo like normal, but then just shuts down and turns off. I’ve tried the usual go-to steps that you find online to trouble shoot - and then with the First Aid run, it fails and says ‘volume Macintosh Hd could not be verified completely’, and ‘problem -69842 occurred whilst restoring the original mount state. Appreciate any help at all or suggestions. Thanks.

[@laurahill1411]

Thanks so much- I bet they would’ve charged me $200 to make this repair at a shop. I’m so proud of myself and now my daughter doesn’t have to feel bad for dropping my computer!

[@ZebaKnight]

This was excellent! I had the 3-beep issue after my 2015 MacBook Pro took a (mild) tumble. To my great relief, the problem magically corrected itself when I rebooted. Thus I haven't had to do any of this, but I know where to go if I do. It's good to know how to do a basic cleaning, in any case. Thanks very much! (I also like hansendesign's suggestion - so thanks to them, too.)

[@andrealbrecht1203]

Thanks man! You saved my 2011 MacBook Pro!

[@snork-z7t]

Thank you.. you just saved my mac with this video..

[@Santana_Art]

Best video I came across to help me. Thank you very much!

[@lola-fayomi-acting]

Thank you! Awesome. Computer is working again without having to take it in and pay for repairs.

[@profrat9482]

Thank you for the well-made video. I cleaned it following your instructions and it works perfectly again

[@danstrayer111]

2010 MBP bottom RAM slot is a known issue...2 probable causes. One is that the RAM slot pins are contaminated/bent or that the 4 screws holding the ram carriage are too tight, making the ram chip not contact correctly, loosening those screws very slightly may resolve the problem. It may take several tries. Another cause is the plastic clips in the carriage which actually retain the ram chip, they become rounded or fatigued and do not retain the chip in a position low enough, that is, towards the keyboard when the Mac is open. For the upper ram chip, a small piece of rubber or plastic wedged in the clip will help retain the chip (top one, see his left finger at 3:00, in that small space, pushing the clip towards the ram), and a 3mm thick piece of dense foam rubber or similar material can be placed between the two chips, thereby pushing the lower chip down. Alternatively that foam may have to go under the lower chip, it just depends on how the pins are contacting. On mine, I actually had to place the bottom ram chip in crooked, pushed into the slot more on one side than the other and it fixed the problem.

[@SirSub77]

My own experience with 3 beeps . I bought a Macbook Pro 2012 on Craigslist a few days ago for $150. The bottom ram slot issue on the Macbook Pro I fixed with a plastic straw. I cut two small pieces of the plastic straw and placed them under the bottom ram slot. But first I loosened 4 screws that held the ram bracket, and I tightened the screws back in the end. My Macbook Pro mid 2012 recognized both ram slots!! It works! There was no need to replace the logic board, or do any additional manipulation. I would probably cut a piece of old credit card for a better support underneath the faulty ram slot.

[@nealparnham3728]

Thank you !!! You just saved me at a gig ...... Worked a treat ....

[@Trending_videeos]

Thanks man, your video really helped me and saved unnecessary expenses. Good bless you :)

[@blanchsb]

Totally fixed my issue. Had a bad slot. Modules were fine

[@ashleywhiteman2684]

Would you get a three beep error with a failed battery

[@kevinsullivan2092]

Hey man, thank you so much for the assistance. Had to try twice but it worked in the end. Amazing. Bless you!

[@rubenssj4]

Thanks a lot, bro! my macbook pro just reborned thanks to this!

[@olivertwisted7081]

None of this worked for me , good bit of dirty and grit when opened back , tried taking in and out the module , switching positions etc , still have 3 beeps , any idea what to do next ? Thanks for the video Great insight