13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008 Hardware Upgrade?

13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008
I recently upgrade all my software, first to Snow Leopard and everything was great so then I got Mountain Lion.  Now everything is super slow.  I know my RAM and internal hardrive is super outdated but I want to make sure I buy the right compatible hardware.
What do I need to turn my computer into a newer system without buying an new laptop?

you can only upgrade the ram and the hard drive.  The ram specifications for your mac are:
204-pin PC3-8500 (1066 MHz) DDR3 SO-DIMM and you can upgrade to as much as 8gb.  A solid state hard drive would certinally speed things up.  It would need to be 9.5mm or less in height and 2.5" form factor.

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    *The following User Contributed Tips are located in the MacBook 13-inch Aluminum (Late 2008) > The MacBook 13-inch Aluminum (Late 2008) Display forum:*
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    Publish date: April 4, 2009
    a brody - Using a second Mac as a display for a first
    http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1587927
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    But according to OWC it will support 8gb of RAM. http://eshop.macsales.com/Descriptions/specs/Framework.cfm?page=macbooklate08.ht ml
    and also http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/Apple_MacBook_MacBook_Pro/Upgrade/DDR3
    Check the Boot ROM Version in your System Profiler at this link:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1237                       
    MacBooks with a Model ID of MacBook5,1 should have  a Boot ROM version of MB51.007D.B03.
    If your Boot ROM version does not match the numbers above, download the appropriate
    For MacBooks (MacBook5,1)
                MacBook EFI Firmware Update 1.4 (Apple.com Download)
    Once you have ensured that the Boot ROM is the correct version,
    make sure your Operating System is updated to Mac OS X v10.6.6.
    You must be running Snow Leopard to address 8GB on these systems.

  • Where can I Buy a MacBook Battery for 13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008

    Where can I Buy a new MacBook Battery for 13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008 online?

    Amazon carry third party ones.
    http://www.amazon.com/Upgraded-Version-Battery-Macbook-Aluminum/dp/B006ZGCH18/re f=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1422345231&sr=1-1&keywords=late+2008+macbook+battery
    http://www.amazon.com/Egoway®-Battery-Macbook-Aluminum-Li-Polymer/dp/B00KOGO70O/ ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1422345231&sr=1-2&keywords=late+2008+macbook+battery

  • Macbook pro late 2008 hardware upgrade

    Hi,
    I’m planning to do upgrade my macbook pro late 2008 (2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 4 GB DDR3 1067 MHz / NVIDIA GeForce 9400M / 320.07 GB Hitachi and Superdrive).
    I would like to:
    Upgrade memory from 4 to 8 GB via e.g. two PC3-8500 4GB RAM Chip iFixit https://www.ifixit.com/Store/Mac/PC3-8500-4-GB-RAM-Chip/IF111-036-1
    Replace the Superdrive by either e.g. :
    SSD 256 GB Solid State Drive
    https://www.ifixit.com/Store/Mac/256-GB-Solid-State-Drive/IF107-124-2
    or SSD or 512 GB
    https://www.ifixit.com/Store/Mac/512-GB-Solid-State-Drive/IF107-125-2
    or OWC DIY Bundle: OWC Data Doubler Kit + 6G 480GB OWC SSD - http://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/DDMBS6E480/
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    http://www.macway.com/fr/searches?keywords=Storeva+slim+burner&aff_i=25904&t_edi t=affinitaire_high_tech&aff_v=&aff_a=
    Do you think the investment is worthwhile and if so are there according to your experience better solutions. (faster SSD, faster memory ram or kits specially designed).
    What would be better to replace the SuperDrive by the SSD or to replace the HD by the SSD and the SuperDrive by the HD.
    I have read that on many of the 2008/9 MacBook Pro models, if you put a SATA III drive in it will slow down to 1.5Gb/s. Can you confirm my 2008 can't take advantage of the very fastest SSDs and that it’s better to use a SATA II drive (like the OWC Electra 3G).  
    Thank you for your help.

    Hi again OGELTHORPE,
    You're right my MBP is a 5.1 model.
    Thank you, I take good note for the memory.
    If I understand correctly your answer, there will be no performance difference if I put the SSD in place of the SuperDrive or of the HD.
    Yes I understand your opinion for the cost of SSD. But I am writing from Europe (Belgium) and here MBP are more expensive (+/- 18%) than in your beautiful country. And as I mostly use my Mac for photo editing and surfing I think the memory and SSD will give him a new youth.
    If someone has already added an SSD to a 5.1 model I'm interested in any information about the SSD model and where he installed it.
    Thanks.

  • MacBook 13-inch Aluminum (Late 2008) to Sony Bravia KDL-40W5800

    Hello forum,
    I am looking to buy a Sony Bravia KDL-40W5800 (Sony link, Amazon link) in the near future. I am going to be using it to play PS3, watch television and DVDs/Blu-Rays, but also I would like to be able to connect my MacBook to it if I wish to. I have been reading the forum and have come across numerous users that have problems connecting their MacBook to their HD-TVs.
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    Hi,
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  • What do I need to connect my Macbook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) to my TV?

    Hi All
    I want connect my TV to my Macbook to watch catch up TV on the TV, I need picture and sound to come throught the TV. My TV has HDMI slots and a PC input connection (Blue in colour with 15 holes).
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  • Slow macbook 13" aluminum late 2008

    I use MacKeeper frequently and it seems to make a difference, but not a big one. Just ran Etrecheck for the first time and got this report, but I don't know how to interpret it. For example, what does this mean?:   Startup items are obsolete in OS X Yosemite  Should I delete the startup items?
    Problem description:
    Slow MacBook (13” late 2009)
    EtreCheck version: 2.2 (132)
    Report generated 4/22/15, 5:01 PM
    Download EtreCheck from http://etresoft.com/etrecheck
    Click the [Click for support] links for help with non-Apple products.
    Click the [Click for details] links for more information about that line.
    Hardware Information: ℹ️
        MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) (Technical Specifications)
        MacBook - model: MacBook5,1
        1 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU: 2-core
        4 GB RAM Upgradeable
            BANK 0/DIMM0
                2 GB DDR3 1067 MHz ok
            BANK 0/DIMM1
                2 GB DDR3 1067 MHz ok
        Bluetooth: Old - Handoff/Airdrop2 not supported
        Wireless:  en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n
        Battery: Health = Replace Soon - Cycle count = 1657 - SN = 9G91704D56FZB
    Video Information: ℹ️
        NVIDIA GeForce 9400M - VRAM: 256 MB
            Color LCD 1280 x 800
    System Software: ℹ️
        OS X 10.10.3 (14D136) - Time since boot: 2 days 2:6:8
    Disk Information: ℹ️
        TOSHIBA MK2553GSX disk0 : (250.06 GB)
            EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
            Macintosh HD (disk0s2) / : 249.20 GB (190.00 GB free)
            Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted>  [Recovery]: 650 MB
        MATSHITADVD-R   UJ-868 
    USB Information: ℹ️
        Apple Inc. Built-in iSight
        Apple Inc. BRCM2046 Hub
            Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
        Apple, Inc. Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad
        Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
    Configuration files: ℹ️
        /etc/hosts - Count: 1
    Gatekeeper: ℹ️
        Mac App Store and identified developers
    Kernel Extensions: ℹ️
            /Applications/Transmit.app
        [not loaded]    com.panic.TransmitDisk.transmitdiskfs (4.0.0 - SDK 10.5) [Click for support]
            /Library/Application Support/MacKeeper/AntiVirus.app
        [not loaded]    net.kromtech.kext.AVKauth (2.3.5 - SDK 10.8) [Click for support]
        [loaded]    net.kromtech.kext.Firewall (2.3.5 - SDK 10.8) [Click for support]
            /Library/Extensions
        [loaded]    com.sophos.kext.sav (9.2.50 - SDK 10.8) [Click for support]
        [loaded]    com.sophos.nke.swi (9.2.50 - SDK 10.8) [Click for support]
            /System/Library/Extensions
        [not loaded]    com.tomtom.driver.UsbEthernetGadget (1.0.0d1) [Click for support]
    Startup Items: ℹ️
        HP IO: Path: /Library/StartupItems/HP IO
        Startup items are obsolete in OS X Yosemite
    Problem System Launch Agents: ℹ️
        [killed]    com.apple.CallHistoryPluginHelper.plist
        [killed]    com.apple.CallHistorySyncHelper.plist
        [killed]    com.apple.cloudphotosd.plist
        [killed]    com.apple.EscrowSecurityAlert.plist
        [killed]    com.apple.icloud.fmfd.plist
        [killed]    com.apple.Maps.pushdaemon.plist
        [killed]    com.apple.photolibraryd.plist
        [killed]    com.apple.printtool.agent.plist
        [killed]    com.apple.SafariCloudHistoryPushAgent.plist
        [killed]    com.apple.SafariNotificationAgent.plist
        [killed]    com.apple.scopedbookmarkagent.xpc.plist
        [killed]    com.apple.telephonyutilities.callservicesd.plist
        [failed]    org.thebends.iphonedisk.mobile_fs_util.plist [Click for support]
        12 processes killed due to memory pressure
    Problem System Launch Daemons: ℹ️
        [killed]    com.apple.AssetCacheLocatorService.plist
        [killed]    com.apple.ctkd.plist
        [killed]    com.apple.ifdreader.plist
        [killed]    com.apple.nehelper.plist
        [killed]    com.apple.periodic-daily.plist
        [killed]    com.apple.periodic-weekly.plist
        [killed]    com.apple.softwareupdate_download_service.plist
        [killed]    com.apple.tccd.system.plist
        [killed]    com.apple.wdhelper.plist
        [killed]    com.apple.xpc.smd.plist
        [killed]    org.cups.cupsd.plist
        11 processes killed due to memory pressure
    Launch Agents: ℹ️
        [loaded]    com.google.keystone.agent.plist [Click for support]
        [loaded]    com.oracle.java.Java-Updater.plist [Click for support]
        [running]    com.sophos.uiserver.plist [Click for support]
        [failed]    com.teamviewer.teamviewer.plist [Click for support] [Click for details]
        [failed]    com.teamviewer.teamviewer_desktop.plist [Click for support]
        [loaded]    org.macosforge.xquartz.startx.plist [Click for support]
    Launch Daemons: ℹ️
        [failed]    com.adobe.fpsaud.plist [Click for support]
        [running]    com.backblaze.bzserv.plist [Click for support]
        [loaded]    com.barebones.authd.plist [Click for support]
        [loaded]    com.ciscosystems.ciscoconnect.daemon.plist [Click for support]
        [loaded]    com.google.keystone.daemon.plist [Click for support]
        [loaded]    com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper.plist [Click for support]
        [loaded]    com.oracle.java.Helper-Tool.plist [Click for support]
        [loaded]    com.oracle.java.JavaUpdateHelper.plist [Click for support]
        [running]    com.sophos.common.servicemanager.plist [Click for support]
        [running]    com.starfield.backupservice.plist [Click for support]
        [loaded]    com.teamviewer.Helper.plist [Click for support]
        [failed]    com.teamviewer.teamviewer_service.plist [Click for support]
        [failed]    com.vmware.launchd.vmware.plist [Click for support]
        [running]    com.zeobit.MacKeeper.AntiVirus.plist [Click for support]
        [running]    com.zeobit.MacKeeper.plugin.AntiTheft.daemon.plist [Click for support]
        [loaded]    org.macosforge.xquartz.privileged_startx.plist [Click for support]
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        [loaded]    com.adobe.ARM.[...].plist [Click for support]
        [running]    com.amazon.music.plist [Click for support]
        [running]    com.backblaze.bzbmenu.plist [Click for support]
        [loaded]    com.citrixonline.GoToMeeting.G2MUpdate.plist [Click for support]
        [loaded]    com.logmein.cubby.updater.plist [Click for support]
        [running]    com.mlbam.nexdef.plist [Click for support]
        [running]    com.zeobit.MacKeeper.Helper.plist [Click for support]
    User Login Items: ℹ️
        Dashlane    Application  (/Applications/Dashlane.app)
        RealPlayer Downloader Agent    Application  (/Users/[redacted]/Library/Application Support/RealNetworks/RealPlayer Downloader Agent.app)
        Degrees    Application  (/Applications/Degrees.app)
        Sophos Anti-Virus    Application  (/Applications/Sophos Anti-Virus.app)
        MacUpdate Desktop    Application Hidden (/Applications/MacUpdate Desktop.app)
        HP Scheduler    Application  (/Library/Application Support/Hewlett-Packard/Software Update/HP Scheduler.app)
        HP Product Research    Application  (/Library/Application Support/Hewlett-Packard/Customer Participation/HP Product Research.app)
        HPEventHandler    UNKNOWN  (missing value)
    Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
        o1dbrowserplugin: Version: 5.41.0.0 - SDK 10.8 [Click for support]
        Google Earth Web Plug-in: Version: 6.0 [Click for support]
        Default Browser: Version: 600 - SDK 10.10
        Flip4Mac WMV Plugin: Version: 2.4.0.11 [Click for support]
        AmazonMP3DownloaderPlugin101750: Version: AmazonMP3DownloaderPlugin 1.0.17 - SDK 10.4 [Click for support]
        RealPlayer Plugin: Version: Unknown [Click for support]
        Silverlight: Version: 5.1.20913.0 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
        FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 17.0.0.134 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
        Flash Player: Version: 17.0.0.134 - SDK 10.6 Outdated! Update
        QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
        googletalkbrowserplugin: Version: 5.41.0.0 - SDK 10.8 [Click for support]
        iPhotoPhotocast: Version: 7.0
        SharePointBrowserPlugin: Version: 14.4.9 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
        JavaAppletPlugin: Version: Java 8 Update 45 Check version
    User internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
        WbeTools64_14: Version: 1.0.22.49 © 2012 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
        WebEx64: Version: 1.0 - SDK 10.5 [Click for support]
        CitrixOnlineWebDeploymentPlugin: Version: 1.0.105 [Click for support]
        fileEditTool64_15: Version: 1.0.35.65 © 2013 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
        FreeScreenSharingPlugin: Version: Unknown - SDK 10.9 [Click for support]
    Safari Extensions: ℹ️
        AdBlock
        Add To Amazon Wish List
        Awesome Screenshot
        Dashlane
        clea.nr Videos
        Evernote Web Clipper
    3rd Party Preference Panes: ℹ️
        Backblaze Backup  [Click for support]
        Flash Player  [Click for support]
        Flip4Mac WMV  [Click for support]
        Growl  [Click for support]
        Java  [Click for support]
        MacFUSE  [Click for support]
    Time Machine: ℹ️
        Time Machine not configured!
    Top Processes by CPU: ℹ️
            66%    MacKeeper Helper
            32%    WindowServer
             7%    SophosAutoUpdate
             7%    com.apple.WebKit.WebContent(8)
             2%    SophosUIServer
    Top Processes by Memory: ℹ️
        574 MB    kernel_task
        307 MB    com.apple.WebKit.WebContent(8)
        123 MB    MacKeeper Helper
        66 MB    Mail
        61 MB    Safari
    Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️
        258 MB    Free RAM
        3.75 GB    Used RAM
        423 MB    Swap Used
    Diagnostics Information: ℹ️
        Apr 22, 2015, 09:06:24 AM    /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/softwareupdated_2015-04-22-090624_[redacted].cp u_resource.diag [Click for details]
        Apr 20, 2015, 04:48:52 PM    /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/HP Product Research_2015-04-20-164852_[redacted].crash
        Apr 20, 2015, 02:46:35 PM    Self test - passed

    Back up your Mac if you have not done so already. To learn how to use Time Machine read Mac Basics: Time Machine backs up your Mac - Apple Support.
    Uninstall "Sophos": http://www.sophos.com/en-us/support/knowledgebase/120838.aspx
    Uninstall "MacKeeper". Read below.
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    If you merely installed MacKeeper but did not use it to perform any particular action, the following instructions will suffice.
    If you used MacKeeper to encrypt any files or folders, use MacKeeper to un-encrypt them first.
    Quit the MacKeeper app if it is running.
    Open your Applications folder: Using the Finder's Go menu, select Applications.
    Drag the MacKeeper icon from your Applications folder (not the Dock) to the Trash.
    You will be asked to authenticate (twice):
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    After it uninstalls you may empty the Trash and restart your Mac. All that will remain is an inert log file that does nothing but occupy space on your hard disk.
    what does this mean?:   Startup items are obsolete in OS X Yosemite 
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    Battery: Health = Replace Soon
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    Google derives essentially all its revenue from advertising. Their products are "free" because you are the product Google sells.
    Google Chrome was designed for the sole purpose of harvesting your personal information.
    If Safari does not meet your requirements, I suggest Firefox. Unlike Chrome, Firefox does not alter a Mac's operating system, does not demand full-time root access for purposes known only to it, is not designed to harvest your personal information, and is not known to cause the degraded performance that Google Chrome is notorious for causing.
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  • User Contributed Tips, Power and Batteries, MacBook 13-inch Al (Late 2008)

    *The following User Contributed Tips are located in the MacBook 13-inch Aluminum (Late 2008) > Power and Batteries on a MacBook 13-inch Aluminum (Late 2008) forum:*
    neuroanatomist - Apple notebook batteries – maintenance and troubleshooting
    http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1764220
    Publish date: Oct 23, 2008
    *The following related tips are located in other areas of Apple Discussions:*
    Please see User Tips Library

    Go to Applications/ Utilities/ System Profiler, and select "Power" from the menu on the left. Copy and paste here what it says about your battery.

  • Is it possible to upgrade the graphics card in my aluminum 13-inch Macbook (Late 2008)?

    My 13-inch Macbook (Late 2008) currently uses the NVIDIA GeForce 9400M 256 MB graphics card, but I want to upgrade it, so that I can play games at a higher quality. Is this possible? If so, what graphics cards are compatible with my Macbook (Late 2008)?
    Thank you.

    The graphics card on a MacBook is part of the logic board not a separate card so it can't be upgraded.

  • Why SLFM is not enabled for Macbook 13" Aluminum late 2008 model?

    Hi All,
    Does anyone know why SLFM is not enabled for Macbook 13" Aluminum late 2008 model?
    I just found this out after I installed bootcamp and Windows 7 on my Macbook 13" with P8600 2.4Ghz CPU 2GB RAM and 250G HDD after more than a year of using it.
    After I installed the CPU monitoring widget on Windows 7 and CPUZ, I noticed that the lowest Freq that my Macbook operates even with <5% CPU load is only 1.5Ghz and VID @1.0V.
    I installed Coolbook on OSX to confirm what I saw on Windows. I was surprised that SLFM is not visible in Coolbook which is the same result I got from Windows 7 CPU monitoring widget and CPUZ.
    I checked with our local Mac support and they got the same results for all of Macbook 13" Aluminums late 2008 model. SLFM is not visible on Coolbook which means, it is not enabled.
    I tried to install Coolbook on my wife's Macbook Pro 13" 2010, which has the same spec, P8600 2.4Ghz CPU and 250G HDD. The only difference is the memory which is 4GB RAM. There, SLFM is enabled and works just fine, running at 798Mhz @0.875V.
    Can anyone please help confirm if this is really the case for Macbook 13" late 2008 model?
    Because I checked the Intel P8600 Datasheet and SLFM should always be enabled. Otherwise, it will affect battery life as well as long term reliability of the CPU.
    I would appreciate if the Macbook and Macbook Pro owners in this forum can help confirm using Coolbook the status of SLFM in your own Macbooks. You may use any other tool in checking the SLFM and share it with us if you believe it is more reliable and better than Coolbook. Thanks.
    Message was edited by: jespada

    BTW, Here is what I got from Coolbook for comparison. As you can see the late 2008 Macbook has no SLFM info.
    Legend:
    SLFM - Super Low Freq Mode
    LFM - Low Freq Mode
    HFM GV - High Freq Mode (Geyserville/Speedstep)
    HFM - High Freq Mode
    Macbook 13" Aluminum late 2008 P8600 2.4Ghz 2GB RAM 250GB HDD
    Freq VID
    SLFM -- --
    LFM 1596Mhz 1.0000V
    HFM GV2 1862Mhz 1.0500V
    HFM GV1 2128Mhz 1.1000V
    HFM 2394Mhz 1.1375V
    Macbook Pro 13" Aluminum 2010 P8600 2.4Ghz 4GB RAM 250GB HDD
    Freq VID
    SLFM 798Mhz 0.8750V
    LFM 1596Mhz 1.0000V
    HFM GV2 1862Mhz 1.0500V
    HFM GV1 2128Mhz 1.1000V
    HFM 2394Mhz 1.1375V
    Message was edited by: jespada
    Message was edited by: jespada

  • Mac book pro 13-inch, Aluminium, late 2008. Can I use 8 GB RAM instead of 4 that I have now?

    Mac book pro 13-inch, Alumunium, late 2008, OSx - Yosemite v. 10.10, Processor 2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, Nvidia GeForce 9400M 256mb can I use 8gb DDR3 instead of 4GB 1067 MHz that I have now, or can I use two 4 and 2gb ? Or 4 GB is the maximum size for this model ?
    Thanks in advance.

    This
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MacBook_Pro
    says 6 GB max
    It references:
    http://tidbits.com/article/9839
    Sometimes  faster memory does not work

  • Upgrade from 160 GB to 1 TB internal hard drive for MacBook Aluminum Late 2008?

    I'm trying to upgrade my MacBook Aluminum (Not Pro) Late 2008 from 160 GB SATA Disk to 1 TB Western Digital WD10JPVT Scorpio Blue 1 TB 2.5" Internal Notebook Hard Drive. But I wasn't sure if this would work with my laptop and if it will fit. Can anyone help me out? Here is the links about the hard drive.
    http://www.wdc.com/en/products/products.aspx?id=800

    It may not work if it is a SATA III 6 Gb/s interface because your model only supports SATA II 1.5 and/or 3.0 Gb/s interfaces.

  • Is it possible to upgrade a macbook pro 15 late 2008 memory upgrade to 8 go

    Hi from Belgium,
    Is it possible to upgrade a macbook pro 15 late 2008 memory from 4 to 8 go. And if yes would i have to replace both memory modules.
    I'm also experiencing problems with the battery. Could you tell me if the new replacement batteries are based on the new techonology (long lasting) or if the replacement battery will be the same as the original one.
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