2008 MacBook 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo running like a dying lion

November 23, 2013 - I am trying to hold my MacBook running 7.5.8 together. But it seems like I'm having big internet browser delay as well as dogged performance. I've now stopped upgrading for the last two OSX updates. Why is my maching really it seems like the last month that the performance has slowed to a crawl. Is it just that my machine has outlived its operational life? Any feedback would be helpful!.
Model Name:          MacBook
Model Identifier:          MacBook4,1
Processor Name:          Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed:          2.4 GHz
Number of Processors:          1
Total Number of Cores:          2
L2 Cache:          3 MB
Memory:          4 GB
Bus Speed:          800 MHz
Boot ROM Version:          MB41.00C1.B00
SMC Version (system):          1.31f1
Serial Number (system):          W8819Y0A0P1
Hardware UUID:          EA9938BB-743D-58CD-9E9E-7F642DF0A974
Sudden Motion Sensor:
State:          Enabled
Size:          2 GB
Type:          DDR2 SDRAM
Speed:          667 MHz
Status:          OK
Manufacturer:          0x7F7F7F7F7F9B0000
Part Number:          0x4354323536363441433636372E4D31364648
Serial Number:          0x00000000
BANK 1/DIMM1:
Size:          2 GB
Type:          DDR2 SDRAM
Speed:          667 MHz
Status:          OK
Manufacturer:          0x7F7F7F7F7F9B0000
Part Number:          0x4354323536363441433636372E4D31364648
Serial Number:          0x00000000
System Version:          Mac OS X 10.7.5 (11G63)
Kernel Version:          Darwin 11.4.2
Boot Volume:          Nigel
Boot Mode:          Normal

http://www.apple.com/macosx/specs.html
AirDrop
supports the following Mac models:
MacBook Pro (Late 2008 or newer)
MacBook Air (Late 2010 or newer)
MacBook (Late 2008 or newer)
iMac (Early 2009 or newer)
Mac mini (Mid 2010 or newer)
Mac Pro (Early 2009 with AirPort Extreme card, or Mid 2010)
Looks as if all the pre unibody Macs miss out ~ including mine..
I'll really have to type faster around here

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I have Microsoft Office 2004 on my MacBook (2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo). It is currently up to date with Microsoft updates. I am running Mac OS 10.6.8. I just updated my Mac software with "Security Update 2012-001". I am now unable to print (Epson NX510

I have Microsoft Office 2004 on my MacBook (2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo). It is currently up to date with Microsoft updates. I am running Mac OS 10.6.8. I just updated my Mac software with "Security Update 2012-001". I am now unable to print (Epson NX510 printer) from Excel or Word. When I click on the Print menu item in Excel, there is a flash in the background like it is trying to open the print window, but nothing else. I am able to print from other programs like TextEdit, Mail or KakeidaGraph. As far as I know I have the latest Epson print driver.
Also, I am also unable to open an existing Excel or Word file from the open menu - both programs lock up and do not respond. I have to force quit. After I restart Excel or Word I can open an existing file by double clicking on the file, but if I again try to open another file from the open menu, Excel or Word lock up.
Any similar problems?

Howdy,
Apparently some are reporting that this causes the older PowerPC (PPC) applications that are supported in 10.6 via 'Rosetta' to crash upon attempting to open/save/print using any dialog box, or fail in other similar ways such as simply not printing or quitting, or freezing/hanging/crashing of the application.
I have read of some companies that have indeed submitted proper bug reports to Apple, but that is not a guarantee of a bug-fix being issued.
You might wish to read:
http://www.macintouch.com/readerreports/snowleopard/index.html#d02feb2012
If you are unsure if you are still using PowerPC apps, if the application is currently running, look under the 'Activity Monitior' (in Applications -> Utilities), or alternatively you could check in the System Profiler, Applications. Check the column "Type".
Here is a fairly simple way you can restore you system and restore you applications functionality again, if you don't have a recent clone or good Time Machine backup that you can restore from. If you do, restore from your backup prior to having installed the Security Update 2012-001.
Time Machine restore: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1427
If you are restoring a backup made by a Mac to the same Mac
With your backup drive connected, start up your Mac from the Lion recovery partition (Command-R at startup) or Mac OS X v10.6 installation disc. Then use the "Restore From Time Machine Backup" utility. Select the backup prior to your issues, and it will be restored back to the state it was in at that time.
If you can't easily restore from a backup, you can instead do the following:
- You first start by reinstalling your OS X 10.6.x, this will preserve all your user data, your applications, no worries there.
- Then install the Mac OS X 10.6.8 Update Combo v1.1 (links provided below)
- Make sure you're printers are showing up correctly in your system preferences, if not, re-add the printers
- Then finally, run the Apple Software Update (by pulling down the Apple Menu), and install any and all remaining updates, except do not then re-install the Security Update 2012-001. It is possible that you may have to reboot after installing some of the updates, and you may even need to run it a 2nd time to make sure that you've got all updates, except NOT the Security Update 2012-001.
Links for 10.6.8 Update Combo v1.1:
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1399
or the link to directly download this 1.09GB combo updater:
http://support.apple.com/downloads/DL1399/en_US/MacOSXUpdCombo10.6.8.dmg
Cheers,
Daniel Feldman
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Is it possible to upgrade a macbook 2.16 ghz intel core 2 duo to OSX 10.8.5?

I have an old mackbook, approx 2007 era. Is it possible to upgrade a macbook 2.16 ghz intel core 2 duo to OSX 10.8.5?

You can only upgrade to 10.7 Lion. Lion is still available from Apple. You will have to call Apple Customer Care 1-800-692-7753 or 1-800-676-2775. to purchase it. Then within 3 days you will get an email with a code which you can use to download Lion from the App Store. Or go to http://store.apple.com/us/product/D6106Z/A/os-x-lion and purchase it there. The price is $19.99.
You will have to be at 10.6.8 first.
The 10.6 Snow Leopard DVD is in the Apple online store. You can get it for $19.99. After you’ve installed that then use the 10.6.8 combo updater to finish it off. http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1399 You will need to be running 10.6.8 to access the App Store to order Lion. http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard
System Requirements for 10.6:
Mac computer with an Intel processor
1GB of memory
5GB of available disk space
DVD drive for installation
Some features require a compatible internet service provider: fees may apply.
Lion will require at least 2gb of RAM but really needs 4gb to run smoothly.
As for third party programs see this list for compatibility with 10.7 http://roaringapps.com/apps:table
Also Lion doesn't run any Power PC programs. To see if you have any Power PC programs go to the Apple in the upper left corner and select About This Mac, then click on More Info. When System Profiler comes up select Applications under Software. Then look under Kind to see if any of your applications are listed as Power PC. Universal and Intel will run under Lion.
Before Mac switched to Intel processors in 2006 they used Power PC processors from 1994 to 2005. Power PC 601 through 604, G3, G4 and G5. Applications written for the Power PC processors need the application called Rosetta to run on Intel processors. This was part of the Operating System in 10.4 and 10.5 but was an optional install in 10.6. With 10.7 Lion Apple dropped all support for Power PC applications.
You can put two 2gb RAM sticks in your model 2,1 but it can only use 3,3gb. This is a hardware limitation and cannot be changed.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3_GB_barrier
http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/faq/macbook-pro-core-2-duo-3-g b-memory-limitation-details.html
OWC tests have found that there is a slight speed increase with having two 2gb sticks in rather than one 1gb and one 2gb. Your model is in the gray lines at the bottom of the graph. http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/Memory_Benchmark/Apple_MacBook/

New Corsair ram issues - 2008 Macbook (white) 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo

Just after having a successful (though after some help from the forum) install of 8GB into my mid 2009 MBP I helped my brother install a 4GB (2x2GB) memory upgrade from OEM 2GB (2x1GB) into his 2008 macbook (white) 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo system. Checked and made sure I got the right memory speed and capacity for the 2008 macbook. Here's the memory I recieved http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0011UPBMA/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
So since installing even though the system seems to read the memory correctly showing in system profiler that 4GB is recognized and the status reads "OK" the system is crashing
Below is the latest system crash report that I copied from when I had to restart the computer. Any help on what to do or if the memory is bad?
Note: After booting into safe boot. The system is still crashing! (The report below is before the crash in safe boot)
Interval Since Last Panic Report: 1 sec
Panics Since Last Report:          1
Anonymous UUID:                    1DC1B055-F26C-4DD6-AED8-A98EC448181E
Thu Nov 15 01:30:27 2012
panic(cpu 0 caller 0x001AB0FE): Kernel trap at 0x0017f291, type 14=page fault, registers:
CR0: 0x8001003b, CR2: 0x00000010, CR3: 0x0114d000, CR4: 0x00000660
EAX: 0x00000000, EBX: 0x0209134c, ECX: 0x07d576b0, EDX: 0x00000010
CR2: 0x00000010, EBP: 0x5acff8f8, ESI: 0x0240d120, EDI: 0x0240f1f4
EFL: 0x00010202, EIP: 0x0017f291, CS: 0x00000008, DS: 0x07d50010
Error code: 0x00000000
Backtrace (CPU 0), Frame : Return Address (4 potential args on stack)
0x5acff708 : 0x12b4c6 (0x45f91c 0x5acff73c 0x13355c 0x0)
0x5acff758 : 0x1ab0fe (0x469a98 0x17f291 0xe 0x469248)
0x5acff838 : 0x1a1713 (0x5acff850 0x7d576b0 0x5acff8f8 0x17f291)
0x5acff848 : 0x17f291 (0xe 0x48 0x540010 0x10)
0x5acff8f8 : 0x180671 (0x240d120 0x5acff918 0x19d1f3 0x240f900)
0x5acff918 : 0x1757ed (0x240d120 0x0 0x5acff938 0x1a436f)
0x5acff958 : 0x175e2b (0x1 0x0 0x5acff9c8 0x1)
0x5acff998 : 0x17625d (0x6b92350 0x0 0xb563000 0x0)
0x5acff9d8 : 0x16af8b (0x6b92348 0x72bc000 0x0 0xb580000)
0x5acffaf8 : 0x16b1f0 (0xb580000 0x0 0x0 0x0)
0x5acffb38 : 0x16b29d (0x17ab744 0x0 0x5acffb68 0x6bf7e40)
0x5acffb58 : 0x185eb8 (0x17ab744 0x46 0x5acffb78 0x1a436f)
0x5acffb78 : 0x122432 (0x6b34230 0x1 0x5acffbb8 0x11dd51)
0x5acffb98 : 0x12d381 (0x6b34230 0x7d78000 0x5acffbf8 0x46)
0x5acffbb8 : 0x12d4ed (0x687f0a0 0x7d785a0 0x5 0x11dd27)
0x5acffbf8 : 0x120489 (0x687f000 0x5acffc8c 0x24 0x0)
    Backtrace continues...
BSD process name corresponding to current thread: BootCacheControl
Mac OS version:
9L30
Kernel version:
Darwin Kernel Version 9.8.0: Wed Jul 15 16:55:01 PDT 2009; root:xnu-1228.15.4~1/RELEASE_I386
System model name: MacBook4,1 (Mac-F22788A9)
System uptime in nanoseconds: 70340006056
unloaded kexts:
(none)
loaded kexts:
com.apple.driver.InternalModemSupport    2.4.0 - last loaded 32107513925
com.apple.filesystems.autofs    2.0.2
com.apple.iokit.IOBluetoothSerialManager    2.1.9f10
com.apple.driver.AppleHDAPlatformDriver    1.7.1a2
com.apple.driver.AppleHWSensor    1.9d0
com.apple.driver.AppleHDAHardwareConfigDriver    1.7.1a2
com.apple.driver.AppleHDA    1.7.1a2
com.apple.driver.AppleUpstreamUserClient    2.7.5
com.apple.driver.AppleGraphicsControl    2.8.15
com.apple.driver.AppleIntelGMAX3100    5.4.8
com.apple.Dont_Steal_Mac_OS_X    6.0.3
com.apple.driver.AppleIntelGMAX3100FB    5.4.8
com.apple.driver.AppleHDAController    1.7.1a2
com.apple.iokit.IOFireWireIP    1.7.7
com.apple.driver.AppleIRController    113
com.apple.driver.AudioIPCDriver    1.0.6
com.apple.driver.ACPI_SMC_PlatformPlugin    3.4.0a17
com.apple.driver.AppleLPC    1.3.1
com.apple.driver.AppleBacklight    1.6.0
com.apple.driver.AppleTyMCEDriver    1.0.0d28
com.apple.driver.SMCMotionSensor    2.1.1d2
com.apple.driver.CSRUSBBluetoothHCIController    2.1.9f10
com.apple.driver.CSRHIDTransitionDriver    2.1.9f10
com.apple.driver.AppleUSBMergeNub    3.5.2
com.apple.driver.AppleUSBTrackpad    1.7.4f1
com.apple.driver.AppleUSBTCKeyEventDriver    1.7.4f1
com.apple.driver.AppleUSBTCKeyboard    1.7.4f1
com.apple.driver.USBCameraFirmwareLoader    1.0.9
com.apple.iokit.IOSCSIMultimediaCommandsDevice    2.1.1
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com.apple.iokit.IOATAPIProtocolTransport    1.5.3
com.apple.driver.AppleFileSystemDriver    1.1.0
com.apple.iokit.IOAHCIBlockStorage    1.2.2
com.apple.driver.AppleEFINVRAM    1.2.0
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com.apple.iokit.IOUSBUserClient    3.5.2
com.apple.driver.AirPortBrcm43xx    367.91.22
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Hmmm I'm not quite sure if I'm ready to conclude that it's not compatible. I mean vendor of ram shouldn't be why it's not working as I just got done installing Corsair ram into my mid 2009 MBP and although had trouble initially was able to figure out (with the help of this forum and a very helpful member: Kappy) that I had an incompatible (for OSX) kext installed on my sytem. The Corsair ram on my MBP is running great now.
Wish I knew how to read the panic report. Anything pointing to something else that may be incompatible or anything pointing specifically to the memory.
I'm not trying to ignore your advice as I'm very appreciative of it, it's just that I was pretty certain that the ram purchased should be compatible as I checked all specifications and noticed the reviews pointing to compatibility.

Whats the lastest software i can put on a macbook 2.2 GHz intel core 2 Duo. the software i have on the laptop right now is the Mac OS X (10.6.7)?

whats the lastest software i can put on a macbook 2.2 GHz intel core 2 Duo. the software i have on the laptop right now is the Mac OS X (10.6.7)?

It would help to know which one of the 9 different models of MacBook you have. To see which model you have go to the Apple in the upper left corner and select About This Mac, then click on More Info. When System Profiler comes up check the Model Identifier and post it back here.
If it's the Late 2007 model 3,1 then 10.7 is the most that it can run.
http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/macbook/specs/macbook-core-2-duo-2.2-white -13-late-2007-santa-rosa-specs.html
IOS software is only for the iPad and iPhone.

Have a late 2007 MacBook 2.2 Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo, memory upgraded to 4 GB 667 MHz. What do I need to upgrade to run Mountain Lion OS 10.8?

Have a late 2007 MacBook 2.2 Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo, memory upgraded to 4 GB 667 MHz. What do I need to upgrade to run Mountain Lion OS 10.8?

While we all have MacBooks in this forum most of us don’t run Lion. There's a Lion Support Community where everybody has Lion. You should also post this question there to increase your chances of getting an answer. https://discussions.apple.com/community/mac_os/mac_os_x_v10.7_lion

Macbook 2.2 ghz intel core 2 duo with 10.6.8. I want icloud. therefore what OS do I need to upgrade to?

what do I need to upgrade my 10.6.8 OS to in order to get icloud on my MacBook 2.2 Ghz Intel Core 2 duo?

Ok, please try the following, in order, until (hopefully) resolved:
1a. Delete Preferred Network(s)
System Preferences > Network > Wi-Fi > Advanced > Wi-Fi tab
Under "Preferred Networks," delete the network(s) you regularly use from the list.
1b. Delete AirPort Keychain Entries
Launch the "Keychain Access" application located in Applications/Utilties.
In the windows on the left side: Select login for Keychains and "All Items" for Category.
Click on the "Kind" filter at the top, and look for any "AirPort network password" entries...and delete them.
1c. Add Preferred Network(s)
System Preferences > Network > Wi-Fi > Advanced > Wi-Fi tab
Add the preferred network(s) using the "+" button.
Restart or log out then back in.
2. Move System Configuration Files
(Note: You will have to reestablish your network connections settings.)
Go to /Library/Preferences
Move the SystemConfiguration folder to the desktop.
Restart your Mac. (Note: OS X will rebuild the files that are now sitting on your desktop. If this doesn't resolve the issue, you can move the folder back to it's original location.)

How much macbook 2.26 ghz intel core 2 duo???pliz??

how much macbook 2,26 ghz intel core 2 duo 2 ram??? pliz??

The 2.26GHz model 6,1 Late 2009, White Unibody) can use 8gb of 204 pin 1066mhz PC3-8500 RAM
These are good online stores for Mac compatible RAM
OWC http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/Apple_MacBook_MacBook_Pro/Upgrade/DDR3_Whi te - They offer Mac tested RAM at very good prices.
Crucial Memory http://www.crucial.com/ - good place to buy RAM from all over the world. They also have an excellent memory selector that allows you to choose memory based on your computer's model
Data Memory Systems http://www.datamemorysystems.com/apple-memory.asp - another good, cheap place to buying RAM if you live in the U.S.
Here are video instructions on replacing the RAM on the White Unibody.
http://eshop.macsales.com/installvideos/macbook_13_09_unibody_mem/
If you don’t have the tools to open up the MacBook OWC has a set for $5.
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/TOOLKITMHD/

MacBook 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Wireless Router Choices

I just ordered a MacBook 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo and need to set up a wireless network with my wife’s 24 inch iMac. I see numerous posts about problems connecting with airport. Can anyone recommend a wireless router that is truly compatible with the new Intel Core 2 Duo Macs and which ones to stay away from.
I know the Airport Extreme base station is considerably more expensive than the non-Apple brands, but I am willing to pay more for reliability if the Airport Extreme base station is the only reliable choice.
Thank you for considering my questions.

Hi,
I have both an Airport Extreme and an Airport Express, and both now work flawlessly with my 2Ghz Core 2 Duo MacBook. White it is considerably more expensive, they're so easy to setup and have awesome range and signal strength.
We have 3 Macs in this house, and can roam freely throughout the house and enjoy excellent wireless signal strength wherever we go.
Apple has released an update for the Airport wireless in the C2D MacBooks & MacBook Pros, it's here. It should also appear in your software update list.
The update apparently improves compatibility with 3rd party routers, and I imagine has other fixes.
Apple will continue to work on the Airport connection if there are still issues. Remember- with any new hardware release, there are bound to be software glitches initially. Apple moves quickly in my opinion to provide solutions.

Old MacBook 2,0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo from 2006

I have this old Macbook that i bought in 2006 , and it worked great until i droped it on the concrete and now the battery dosen't work
This also means that if the battery doesn't work the procesor will stay at 1,0 GHz(another problem)
It has bene Colecting dust for a couple of months (forgotten the macbook somewhere high in the attic-also needs some cleaning)
I want to upgrade the RAM from 1,2 GB to 4 GB
Also want a new OS (best one compatible for this model)
It also has a broken CD driver(refuses the CD's i want to insert)
And last,but not Least, it has 3 Missing buttons:"caps lock","7",and"f9"
I want to know more about where i can fix my Macbook(i want to pay only 200$!)and how much it will cost at an original Apple store.
Thanks in advance!

I can't buy one from eBay
As I said,I live in Romania, and in Romania, if you order a Valuable item from another countrie you have to pay a border tax(from 100$-200$)
I don't want to buy a new labtop because labtops here are very expensive(for exemple,a Asus x55 costs around 400$.
But Adding all the taxes it reaches almost 600$)
Another example:
Refurbished IPod nano 6th generation-99$(Apple store US)
The same IPod-1000 LEI(1$=3 LEI-currency in România),about 300$
A new Macbook from late 2006 (Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GHz,2GB RAM,white)costs about 400$(1300 LEI) in Romania
If i pay around 300$ for a new charger,new battery,RAM upgrade,New USB optical CD driver and a 250GB hard drive,im
happy(instead of paying 400-600$ for a new macbook)

Replacing graphics card on Macbook 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo

Does any know if it is possible to replace the graphics card in the 2.4GHz intel core 2 duo macbook?
I'd like to upgrade it to a card that fully supports OpenGL version 1.5
The card that is in it now only supports version 1.2

The graphics card can't be changed in a Mac other than a Mac Pro or Power Mac.
(41098)

Can my macbook 2.33 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo take 4gb RAM?

Hi All,
I'm sure this has been asked before, although I couldn't find a definitive answer in the forum....
Is it possible I could put 2x2gig ram into mt macbook? I currently have 1x2gig and 1x1gig installed.
I purchased my MBP Jan 07
Cheers.

Hey MagicDave,
Long time, long time
I have been researching this topic as well and it can be hard to work it out. It seems to depend on which variant of the Core 2 Duo chip which you have and the model of MBP (see here http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1586222&tstart=0 ). I wouldn't necessarily believe the crucial site which could be based upon the published apple specs....... ?
JohhnyMac

Can Macbook 4,1 (early 2008) 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo be upgraded to Mountain Lion?

I just upgraded to 4GB of memory after reading somewhere that the Macbook Model Identifier "4,1" can be upgraded to Mountain Lion. I was surprised to read under 'how to upgrade to Mountain Lion' that Macbook's (Late 2008) are upgradable. Aside from this upgrade being less expensive than buying a new Mac, my current Macbook runs perfectly after five years, or I wouldn't be considering an upgrade to the OS. I've been told that Snow Leopard is the last truly solid OS from Apple, and I just got an iPhone 5 that would be more compatible with Mountain Lion. Final note, the site that stated "4,1" is upgradable also stated that while Apple states maximum memory is 4GB, that in fact it can be maxed out at 6GB. Optimistic until advised otherwise.
Any input is much appreciated.
Thanks.

Welcome to the Apple Support Communities
OS X Mountain Lion requires a Late 2008 Aluminum or Early 2009 MacBook or later, so you can't install Mountain Lion in your Mac. Read > http://www.apple.com/osx/specs
It doesn't mind that your computer is useless, because Snow Leopard is still supported and Apple updates Snow Leopard, so if you are happy with Snow Leopard, continue using that version. A lot of people say that Lion doesn't work properly with old computers, but Mountain Lion fixed most of its issues. Apart from that, the iPhone 5 is compatible with Snow Leopard in the same way as with Mountain Lion, so don't worry about that

Which hard drive in Macbook 2,4 GHz intel core 2 duo 2008?

I need to replace due to a break.
What is the best one and its capability?
How much does it cost?
Thanks in advance.

No, it is Mini Displayport and not Thunderbolt.
While Thunderbolt uses the same Mini Displayport shape, they are different. Mini Displayport will only take Mini Displayport whereas Thunderbolt will take either one.

I have a macbook 2,16 ghz intel core 2 duo can't install snow leopard?? Why

Macbook will not allow me to install snow leopard?? why

Do you meet all these requirements?
Apple states the following basic Snow Leopard system requirements are:
Mac computer with an Intel processor (IA-32). "Yonah" processors such as Core Solo and Core Duo can run only 32-bit applications; later x86-64 architecture processors such asCore 2 Duo will also be able to run 64-bit applications.
1 GB of RAM
5 GB of free disk space
DVD drive (also accessible via Remote Disc) or external USB or FireWire DVD drive for installation

2008 MacBook 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo running like a dying lion

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