Can I upgrade my MacBookPro Model6.1 8GB (2x 4GB) to 16GB (2x 8GB) I have a MacBook Pro mid 2010 Model 6.1 i7 17" with 8GB RAM inside. I want to upgrade to 16GB. I have seen that it should be possible on the model 7.1 but I have 6.1 Can I upgrade? Does it work on my MacBookPro?
Apple's specs for the Mid 2010 17" MacBook Pro state the maximum is 8GB.

OWC maintains a list of Macs that can accept more RAM than Apple's official numbers. Unfortunately the Mid 2010 MBP is not on that list. (Do not confuse it with the Mid 2010 13" MacBook.)