Black screen on startup early 2008 macbook pro

I am very disappointed with Apple right now. My early-2008 15 inch macbook pro shows a blank/black screen on startup. The hd runs fine and I can dim and undim the backlight on the screen but it stays black/blank.
I talked to an Apple rep and she told me that it was probably my graphics card (which I asked her specifically about when I researched and found many other people like myself with the same issue and then the lawsuit that came as a result). Of course, Apple no longer replaces the graphics card (like a true business person would) as of December 2012 even though they know the cards in the macbooks pros are defective. The Apple rep told me that I would have to take it in to a Apple tech to get it "officially" diagnosed as the graphics card being bad (which would cost me @$150 just for it to be looked at!) and then I would probably still have to pay for the repair!
Of course this happened in the middle of the week while I was in the middle of working on a sermon and other presentation projects. So I had to do my best to try to work from scratch without access to the info on my hd because the graphics card is defective.
Apple, you know the card is defective so please just replace the card! I'm not asking for any perks or upgrades! Just to be able to use my Macbook Pro that, up until now, I have been bragging about and telling everyone how happy I was to switch over from windows!
HELP!! HELP!! HELP!! HELP!!

If you experience distorted video or no video . . . take your affected product to an Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple Retail Store to determine which service and support options are available. If you plan to visit an Apple Retail store, make a reservation at the Genius Bar using http://www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/
No, it has not cost anything in the past.
Note: as of Dec 7th 2012, it is unlikely products qualify for this extended repair coverage.
That does not mean it's an automatic "no."

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1) First problem I encountered was kernel panic on startup. I fixed it fixed by replacing new AppleSMC.kext by older one from 10.8.* version I suppose (i used KextWizard).
2) Time after time MacBook restarts and then shows white screen with a message "your computer restarted because of a problem" (or something very similar). I'm able to start system after Cmd+Option+P+R and safe mode.
3) If I don't use the way described in point 2, I receive kernel panics with reboot (screenshots made in verbose boot mode attached).
Any help will be highly appreciated.
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You can see contents of system console below. The first line is the last log message before unexpected reboot. After - some info about next successful boot.
09.11.13 17:17:24,354 com.apple.SecurityServer[14]: Session 100000 created
09.11.13 17:45:13,000 bootlog[0]: BOOT_TIME 1384011913 0
09.11.13 17:45:58,000 syslogd[16]: Configuration Notice:
ASL Module "com.apple.appstore" claims selected messages.
Those messages may not appear in standard system log files or in the ASL database.
09.11.13 17:45:58,000 syslogd[16]: Configuration Notice:
ASL Module "com.apple.authd" sharing output destination "/var/log/system.log" with ASL Module "com.apple.asl".
Output parameters from ASL Module "com.apple.asl" override any specified in ASL Module "com.apple.authd".
09.11.13 17:45:58,000 syslogd[16]: Configuration Notice:
ASL Module "com.apple.authd" claims selected messages.
Those messages may not appear in standard system log files or in the ASL database.
09.11.13 17:45:58,000 syslogd[16]: Configuration Notice:
ASL Module "com.apple.bookstore" claims selected messages.
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09.11.13 17:45:58,000 syslogd[16]: Configuration Notice:
ASL Module "com.apple.eventmonitor" claims selected messages.
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09.11.13 17:45:58,000 syslogd[16]: Configuration Notice:
ASL Module "com.apple.install" claims selected messages.
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09.11.13 17:45:58,000 syslogd[16]: Configuration Notice:
ASL Module "com.apple.iokit.power" claims selected messages.
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09.11.13 17:45:58,000 syslogd[16]: Configuration Notice:
ASL Module "com.apple.mail" claims selected messages.
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09.11.13 17:45:58,000 syslogd[16]: Configuration Notice:
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09.11.13 17:45:58,000 syslogd[16]: Configuration Notice:
ASL Module "com.apple.performance" claims selected messages.
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09.11.13 17:45:58,000 syslogd[16]: Configuration Notice:
ASL Module "com.apple.securityd" claims selected messages.
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09.11.13 17:45:58,000 syslogd[16]: Configuration Notice:
ASL Module "com.apple.securityd" claims selected messages.
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ASL Module "com.apple.securityd" claims selected messages.
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ASL Module "com.apple.securityd" claims selected messages.
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09.11.13 17:45:58,000 syslogd[16]: Configuration Notice:
ASL Module "com.apple.securityd" claims selected messages.
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ASL Module "com.apple.securityd" claims selected messages.
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09.11.13 17:45:58,000 kernel[0]: Longterm timer threshold: 1000 ms
09.11.13 17:45:58,000 kernel[0]: Darwin Kernel Version 13.0.0: Thu Sep 19 22:22:27 PDT 2013; root:xnu-2422.1.72~6/RELEASE_X86_64
09.11.13 17:45:58,000 kernel[0]: vm_page_bootstrap: 758086 free pages and 28346 wired pages
09.11.13 17:45:58,000 kernel[0]: kext submap [0xffffff7f807a5000 - 0xffffff8000000000], kernel text [0xffffff8000200000 - 0xffffff80007a5000]
09.11.13 17:45:58,000 kernel[0]: zone leak detection enabled
09.11.13 17:45:58,000 kernel[0]: "vm_compressor_mode" is 4
09.11.13 17:45:58,000 kernel[0]: standard timeslicing quantum is 10000 us
09.11.13 17:45:58,000 kernel[0]: standard background quantum is 2500 us
09.11.13 17:45:58,000 kernel[0]: mig_table_max_displ = 74
09.11.13 17:45:58,000 kernel[0]: SAFE BOOT DETECTED - only valid OSBundleRequired kexts will be loaded.
09.11.13 17:45:58,000 kernel[0]: "name" not a kext
09.11.13 17:45:58,000 kernel[0]: AppleACPICPU: ProcessorId=0 LocalApicId=0 Enabled
09.11.13 17:45:58,000 kernel[0]: AppleACPICPU: ProcessorId=1 LocalApicId=1 Enabled
09.11.13 17:45:58,000 kernel[0]: calling mpo_policy_init for Sandbox
09.11.13 17:45:58,000 kernel[0]: Security policy loaded: Seatbelt sandbox policy (Sandbox)
09.11.13 17:45:58,000 kernel[0]: calling mpo_policy_init for Quarantine
09.11.13 17:45:58,000 kernel[0]: Security policy loaded: Quarantine policy (Quarantine)
09.11.13 17:45:58,000 kernel[0]: calling mpo_policy_init for TMSafetyNet
09.11.13 17:45:58,000 kernel[0]: Security policy loaded: Safety net for Time Machine (TMSafetyNet)
09.11.13 17:45:58,000 kernel[0]: Copyright (c) 1982, 1986, 1989, 1991, 1993
09.11.13 17:45:58,000 kernel[0]: The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved.
09.11.13 17:45:58,000 kernel[0]: MAC Framework successfully initialized
09.11.13 17:45:58,000 kernel[0]: using 15728 buffer headers and 9912 cluster IO buffer headers
09.11.13 17:45:58,000 kernel[0]: AppleKeyStore starting (BUILT: Sep 19 2013 22:20:34)
09.11.13 17:45:58,000 kernel[0]: IOAPIC: Version 0x20 Vectors 64:87
09.11.13 17:45:58,000 kernel[0]: ACPI: sleep states S3 S4 S5
09.11.13 17:45:58,000 kernel[0]: pci (build 22:16:29 Sep 19 2013), flags 0x63008, pfm64 (36 cpu) 0xf80000000, 0x80000000
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09.11.13 17:45:58,000 kernel[0]: console relocated to 0xf80060000
09.11.13 17:45:58,000 kernel[0]: [ PCI configuration end, bridges 7, devices 17 ]
09.11.13 17:45:58,000 kernel[0]: AppleIntelCPUPowerManagement: (built 22:16:38 Sep 19 2013) initialization complete
09.11.13 17:45:58,000 kernel[0]: mcache: 2 CPU(s), 64 bytes CPU cache line size
09.11.13 17:45:58,000 kernel[0]: mbinit: done [64 MB total pool size, (42/21) split]
09.11.13 17:45:58,000 kernel[0]: Pthread support ABORTS when sync kernel primitives misused
09.11.13 17:45:58,000 kernel[0]: BTCOEXIST off
09.11.13 17:45:58,000 kernel[0]: wl0: Broadcom BCM4328 802.11 Wireless Controller
09.11.13 17:45:58,000 kernel[0]: 5.10.131.36
09.11.13 17:45:58,000 kernel[0]: rooting via boot-uuid from /chosen: A48BC419-641A-3D6D-9E79-1B30F915702B
09.11.13 17:45:58,000 kernel[0]: Waiting on <dict ID="0"><key>IOProviderClass</key><string ID="1">IOResources</string><key>IOResourceMatch</key><string ID="2">boot-uuid-media</string></dict>
09.11.13 17:45:58,000 kernel[0]: com.apple.AppleFSCompressionTypeDataless kmod start
09.11.13 17:45:58,000 kernel[0]: com.apple.AppleFSCompressionTypeZlib kmod start
09.11.13 17:45:58,000 kernel[0]: com.apple.AppleFSCompressionTypeDataless load succeeded
09.11.13 17:45:58,000 kernel[0]: com.apple.AppleFSCompressionTypeZlib load succeeded
09.11.13 17:45:58,000 kernel[0]: AppleIntelCPUPowerManagementClient: ready
09.11.13 17:45:58,000 kernel[0]: Got boot device = IOService:/AppleACPIPlatformExpert/PCI0/AppleACPIPCI/SATA@1F,2/AppleICH8AHCI/PR T0@0/IOAHCIDevice@0/AppleAHCIDiskDriver/IOAHCIBlockStorageDevice/IOBlockStorageD river/Hitachi HTS542525K9SA00 Media/IOGUIDPartitionScheme/HDD@2
09.11.13 17:45:58,000 kernel[0]: BSD root: disk0s2, major 1, minor 2
09.11.13 17:45:58,000 kernel[0]: jnl: b(1, 2): replay_journal: from: 23162880 to: 2019328 (joffset 0x747000)
09.11.13 17:45:58,000 kernel[0]: FireWire (OHCI) TI ID 8025 built-in now active, GUID 002241fffe5a2404; max speed s800.
09.11.13 17:45:58,000 kernel[0]: jnl: b(1, 2): journal replay done.
09.11.13 17:45:58,000 kernel[0]: hfs: mounted HDD on device root_device
09.11.13 17:45:58,000 kernel[0]: AppleYukon2: Marvell Yukon Gigabit Adapter 88E8055 Singleport Copper SA
09.11.13 17:45:58,000 kernel[0]: AppleYukon2: RxRingSize <= 1024, TxRingSize 256, RX_MAX_LE 1024, TX_MAX_LE 768, ST_MAX_LE 3328
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09.11.13 17:45:19,072 com.apple.launchd[1]: *** launchd[1] has started up. ***
09.11.13 17:45:19,072 com.apple.launchd[1]: *** Shutdown logging is enabled. ***
09.11.13 17:45:57,316 com.apple.SecurityServer[13]: Session 100000 created
09.11.13 17:45:57,996 com.apple.kextd[11]: Safe boot mode detected; invalidating system extensions caches.
09.11.13 17:45:58,046 com.apple.kextd[11]: Cache file /System/Library/Caches/com.apple.kext.caches/Directories/System/Library/Extensi ons/KextIdentifiers.plist.gz is out of date; not using.
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09.11.13 17:45:59,476 hidd[45]: Posting 'com.apple.iokit.hid.displayStatus' notifyState=1
09.11.13 17:46:00,178 fseventsd[46]: event logs in /.fseventsd out of sync with volume. destroying old logs. (312 47 508)
09.11.13 17:46:01,000 kernel[0]: VM Swap Subsystem is ON
09.11.13 17:46:01,589 fseventsd[46]: log dir: /.fseventsd getting new uuid: 0E4C2C6C-E362-4761-9030-59394DABCA00
09.11.13 17:46:01,000 kernel[0]: ucode: no updates in safe mode
09.11.13 17:46:01,662 com.apple.launchd[1]: (com.apple.ucupdate.plist[24]) Exited with code: 1
09.11.13 17:46:01,000 kernel[0]: IO80211Controller::dataLinkLayerAttachComplete(): adding AppleEFINVRAM notification
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09.11.13 17:46:02,394 xpcd[64]: sandbox cache error 17: database schema has changed
09.11.13 17:46:03,323 opendirectoryd[20]: sandbox cache error 11: database disk image is malformed
09.11.13 17:46:05,000 kernel[0]: Waiting for DSMOS...
09.11.13 17:46:07,000 kernel[0]: AirPort: Link Down on en1. Reason 8 (Disassociated because station leaving).
09.11.13 17:46:07,425 configd[17]: dhcp_arp_router: en1 SSID unavailable
09.11.13 17:46:07,448 configd[17]: setting hostname to "Oleksandrs-MacBook-Pro.local"
09.11.13 17:46:07,453 configd[17]: network changed.
09.11.13 17:46:07,816 com.apple.SecurityServer[13]: Entering service
09.11.13 17:46:08,438 com.apple.usbmuxd[23]: usbmuxd-323.1 on Oct 3 2013 at 12:43:24, running 64 bit
09.11.13 17:46:09,167 mDNSResponder[37]: mDNSResponder mDNSResponder-522.1.11 (Aug 24 2013 23:49:34) starting OSXVers 13
09.11.13 17:46:09,594 digest-service[65]: label: default
09.11.13 17:46:09,594 digest-service[65]:           dbname: od:/Local/Default
09.11.13 17:46:09,594 digest-service[65]:           mkey_file: /var/db/krb5kdc/m-key
09.11.13 17:46:09,594 digest-service[65]:           acl_file: /var/db/krb5kdc/kadmind.acl
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09.11.13 17:46:11,064 UserEventAgent[10]: Captive: CNPluginHandler en1: Inactive
09.11.13 17:46:11,229 UserEventAgent[10]: Failed to copy info dictionary for bundle /System/Library/UserEventPlugins/alfUIplugin.plugin
09.11.13 17:46:11,381 airportd[61]: airportdProcessDLILEvent: en1 attached (up)
09.11.13 17:46:11,726 digest-service[65]: digest-request: uid=0
09.11.13 17:46:13,267 com.apple.kextd[11]: Cache file /System/Library/Caches/com.apple.kext.caches/Startup/IOKitPersonalities_x86_64. ioplist.gz is out of date; not using.
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iTMM wrote:
My iSight camera ... does not work on any Apple OSX software on my early 2008 MacBook PRO 17" - Mavericks 10.9.2...
Having "performed all of the iSight Troubleshooting", you have already reinstalled OS X, Firefox, and Chrome, updated all of them to the latest versions, uninstalled all third-party mirroring software, and tested in more than one OS X login user account.
If you now restart your Mac and launch only Photo Booth, does not the PB window now display the image your camera is viewing?
If the answer is no, even for the simple Photo Booth app, we are left wondering how scratch.mit.edu (a Flash-based web site) can find a working camera when using the Chrome browser.
If the answer is still no, my first suggestion would be to click the "Check Now" button in your  > System Preferences... > Flash > Advanced menu command. If there is a later update, apply it, and test your camera again using Apple's iSight troubleshooting suggestions.
If you were already using the current Flash version, or if updating it does not change any troubleshooting results, I would try reinstalling OS X one more time in case you had a bad download or install on your previous try. Then test again with Apple's troubleshooting suggestions.
Message was edited by: EZ Jim
Mac OSX 10.9

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I keep reading mixed reviews saying that 3GB is the max while others say this system supports up to 6GB. I have tried both Kingston and Crucial and PNY and I get the same results. I can have 1x2GB stick and 1x1GB stick but not 2x2 GB sticks. Both 2 GB sticks work independently but they will not work together. They are PC2-5300 667 MHz.
I would really love to have at least 4 GB of ram in this computer. Is it not possible?
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If I put 2x2 GB in the computer and power it up, the little light on the front of the computer comes on but the screen stays black. No post beeps or anything to indicate a failure or that it's running (except the light that comes on when I hit the power button)

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Please read this whole message before doing anything.
This procedure is a test, not a solution. Don’t be disappointed when you find that nothing has changed after you complete it.
Step 1
The purpose of this step is to determine whether the problem is localized to your user account.
Enable guest logins* and log in as Guest. For instructions, launch the System Preferences application, select Help from the menu bar, and enter “Set up guest users” (without the quotes) in the search box. Don't use the Safari-only “Guest User” login created by “Find My Mac.”
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*Note: If you’ve activated “Find My Mac” or FileVault, then you can’t enable the Guest account. The “Guest User” login created by “Find My Mac” is not the same. Create a new account in which to test, and delete it, including its home folder, after testing.
Step 2
The purpose of this step is to determine whether the problem is caused by third-party system modifications that load automatically at startup or login.
Disconnect all wired peripherals except those needed for the test, and remove all aftermarket expansion cards. Boot in safe mode* and log in to the account with the problem. The instructions provided by Apple are as follows:
Shut down your computer, wait 30 seconds, and then hold down the shift key while pressing the power button.
When you see the gray Apple logo, release the shift key.
If you are prompted to log in, type your password, and then hold down the shift key again as you click Log in.
Safe mode is much slower to boot and run than normal, and some things won’t work at all, including wireless networking on certain Macs. The next normal boot may also be somewhat slow.
The login screen appears even if you usually log in automatically. You must know your login password in order to log in. If you’ve forgotten the password, you will need to reset it before you begin.
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Test while in safe mode. Same problem?
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I was using it last night to watch a recorded news show while getting ready for dinner and the news show seemed to stop early. Didn't think anything of it at the time because it was time to eat, however I noticed that the browser was still open and the screen was still on, as would have been expected.
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Since there is a CD inconveniently already in the SuperDrive, I can't start up from the system disc.
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No chime means your Mac has not passed it's startup diagnostics.
Take your Mac in for service > Apple - Find Locations

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that's also the last one I get before the system hangs…

Tried the "Apple Bake" on my early 2008 macbook pro and it worked, does that mean for certain it is my Nividia chip that is bad?

So I had my early 2008 macbook pro (A1260) not wake up after clamshell sleep. After researching the boards felt confident it was the logicboard issue. Not being able to afford a replacement I decided to try the "apple bake", as I have been employed as a maintenance tech for a corrugation company and was comfortable doing the work myself. Anyhow it worked (350 degree f - 8mins) and my mac was back to life working as normal except for the fans running at %100 all the time. The fix was short lived, only lasted about 5 weeks and wouldnt wake up from sleep again. (yes, I applied new thermal paste the first time haha) I did the bake again and again it was revived this time fans working properly (still not sure what that was about) I have since had to do it one more time and now I just dont ever close it or let it go to sleep. I found a guy online who will replace the gpu for a good price ($150), my question is, is it actually the Nividia chip thats the issue and not something else? Is there any other issue that would be reolved by doing the bake and Im just thinking its the faulty 8600 geforce chip?
Macbook Pro 4,1 - 10.6.8 - 2.6ghz Core 2 Duo - 4gb 667 Mhz DDR2 SDRAM
Other issues I had aside from not waking up from sleep
-Strange feedback noise coming from speakers in between any audio being played. (intermittent) any audio will stop the noise. (might be unrelated)
-Dark lines from bottom of screen to top. Screen reset will fix (shift+cntrl+eject)
-Pixeleation when gaming (intermittent)
Any help would be appreciated,
Thanks in advance

So I had my early 2008 macbook pro (A1260) not wake up after clamshell sleep. After researching the boards felt confident it was the logicboard issue. Not being able to afford a replacement I decided to try the "apple bake", as I have been employed as a maintenance tech for a corrugation company and was comfortable doing the work myself. Anyhow it worked (350 degree f - 8mins) and my mac was back to life working as normal except for the fans running at %100 all the time. The fix was short lived, only lasted about 5 weeks and wouldnt wake up from sleep again. (yes, I applied new thermal paste the first time haha) I did the bake again and again it was revived this time fans working properly (still not sure what that was about) I have since had to do it one more time and now I just dont ever close it or let it go to sleep. I found a guy online who will replace the gpu for a good price ($150), my question is, is it actually the Nividia chip thats the issue and not something else? Is there any other issue that would be reolved by doing the bake and Im just thinking its the faulty 8600 geforce chip?
Macbook Pro 4,1 - 10.6.8 - 2.6ghz Core 2 Duo - 4gb 667 Mhz DDR2 SDRAM
Other issues I had aside from not waking up from sleep
-Strange feedback noise coming from speakers in between any audio being played. (intermittent) any audio will stop the noise. (might be unrelated)
-Dark lines from bottom of screen to top. Screen reset will fix (shift+cntrl+eject)
-Pixeleation when gaming (intermittent)
Any help would be appreciated,
Thanks in advance

Replacing Display housing for Early 2008 Macbook pro. older housing ok?

Hi guys! i have the newest Penryn Early 2008 Macbook pro 2.6 and have had an accident with the aluminum of the display housing. I am currently trying to find a compatible case to replace it with. I cant seem to find spare display housing that are made particularly for the new macbook pros for some reason =(
I've heard that there are different moulds of the Display housing since there are 3 different manufacturer for the LCD screen? (LG, SAMSUNG,CHIMEI)
Would the display casings of the older Intel Macbook pro work as long as I match the manufacturer? (e.g. if i have the display casing from a samsung early 2008 macbook pro, would this be compatible with the 2006 or 2007 samsung display housing?)
i have found a case for an older samsung http://www.welovemacs.com/9227221.html and chimei here
http://www.welovemacs.com/9227351.html
Please help me out if you have any idea! thanks in advance =)
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There is a service that I have yet to try but it looks pretty reliable and they service macs in virtually every way possible. Go to macservice.com and just follow the steps and choose what you want to repair. For MacBook pro you an get the display housing replaced for about $200, I know that is a bit steep but it's the easiest way to get it repaired. If you do use it let me know how you liked it.
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How can I connect my early 2008 MacBook Pro to a tv through HDMI?

I was wondering if there is a way to connect my early 2008 MacBook Pro to a tv using an HDMI port. My MacBook Pro has a DVI output. In the past I bought a DVI to VGA adapter and connected it to a TV that had a PC input that took VGA and a 3.5mm audio cable. I was wondering if anybody has found an adapter or cable that takes a DVI and 3.5 mm audio cord and has only an HDMI cord at the other end. I have a new TV that only has HDMI inputs and would like to be able to connect my laptop to it.

Since you have not identified exactly what MBP you have, but mention DVI, I suspect a cable such as this is what you will need.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/380694416929?lpid=82
Understand that 2009 MBPs and earlier do not support audio via DVI or minidisplay port. You would have to tap the audio output port with a cable such as this:
http://http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=691009&Q=&is=REG&A =details
I am not endorsing these cable specifically, these are just examples that represent what connections that are required.
Ciao.

I'd like to replace my hard drive. How do I know what to buy for my 15-inch early 2008 MacBook Pro?

I am out of room on my hard drive. I'd like to get a new hard drive and restore my data to the new drive from Time Machine. How do I know what kind of hard drive to buy for my 15-inch, early 2008 MacBook Pro? Also, how hard is this to do?

I have changed HDDs several times on the old MBP. Currently it has a Hitachi 500 GB HDD that came out of my new one. My adage is that one cannot have too much storage and I think that the 1TB HDD is an excellent choice. Not only do you get generous capacity, the performance should be (theoretically) comparable to a 750 GB 7200 rpm HDD. I will be very surprised if there are compatibility problems.
If you bought the HDD from OWC, you should have received Installation instructions. If not, go to the OWC website and look at the video. I actually downloaded it so that I could hand write the instructions down step by step. Also check out iFixit website. They have step by step instructions that may prove to be useful.
Tools you need: 00 Phillips and #6 Torx Drivers (get good ones). The instructions make mention of a plastic pry bar (spudger). I use a stiff piece of plastic like a credit card.
Tips to keep in mind: Get a large open table space and place a large clean towel on it. That will protect your MBP and when you drop a screw (and you will) it will not bounce far so you will not have to spend an hour looking for it.
As you take out a set of screws, keep them together (I use wide masking tape. The little screws will stick to it.)
Keep the sets in sequence. That will make reassembly much, much easier.
The most difficult steps are removing the keyboard from the MBP body and removing the ribbon cable from the mother board. In case of the former, work from the back (the display) to the front. You will initially have to pry it up and then do a lot of jiggling to remove it. Don't be too timid about it. At the end of the ribbon cable there is a rectangular connector. Use your credit card to remove it. Just pry it off.
The #6 Torx driver is used to take off the 4 mounting pins on the HDD and if I remember correctly there is another place where it is needed, specifically in the battery compartment ( I think). If the instructions don't say so, keep that in mind and inspect the screw before you select the driver.
Good luck and make sure that you don't have parts left over.
Ciao.

I have a early 2008 Macbook Pro, need to up grade the hard drive so that I can add a windows environment what is the largest drive that I can put in this computer? Is the storage size the constraint or the physical size of the drive? Or a combination?

I have a early 2008 Macbook Pro, need to up grade the hard drive so that I can add a windows environment what is the largest drive that I can put in this computer? Is the storage size the constraint or the physical size of the drive? Or a combination?

The largest capacity HDD that you can install is the HGST 1.5 TB HDD:
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/HGST/0J28001/
Any 2.5" 9.5mm thick SATA HDD will fit and operate in your MBP, regardless of capacity.
Ciao.
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Early 2008 MacBook Pro hard drive was killed; how to sync stuff

My early 2008 MacBook Pro hard drive was reimaged (not by me) and they lost everything on there, and have now put in a new hard drive, saying nothing was salvageable on the original HD. I have an iPhone, iPod, iPad. When i get the MBP back, how will I be able to get those devices synced so that everything I've bought/have goes back onto the HD?
The original HD was being reimaged because my work requires use of Windows, and I was using Windows via Boot Camp. Windows got a terrible rogue virus (from my clicking on a link), which shut everything down on that side. Work tech folks said they needed to reimage the Windows part of the drive, but said in the process, the reimaging took everything, Mac stuff included. That's why I'm in this situation. They are going to put in a new hard drive, but it is a blank slate.
Long story short: last time I backed up was 2 years ago, and it wasn't using Time Machine, but an external hard drive. That was also before I got my current iPhone, the iPad and made some additions to iTunes. (For those who say shame on me, for not doing a backup sooner, you're right: But we have gone through 3 moves in 18 months, so it has been kinda nuts.)
I expect the MBP to get sent back to me in the next day. I have no idea how to put these pieces back together. I'm not even sure about data recovery, but am most concerned about iTunes/iPhone/iPod/iPad.
Thanks for your help!

suzannemacuser wrote:
Long story short: last time I backed up was 2 years ago, and it wasn't using Time Machine, but an external hard drive. That was also before I got my current iPhone, the iPad and made some additions to iTunes.
Two years ago??? Shame on you!!!
I found this the other day. It's old but still applies. This should be more than enough to help you get back on track. See the comments by Zevoneer
https://discussions.apple.com/message/7217190#7217190
You will have to check on each of these. Some of the links are outdated but there is more than enough to get you started. See this article about transferring purchases. The link is in the other thread as well.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1848?viewlocale=en_US
Backup! Backup! Backup!
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Why do I get a black screen when I start my macbook pro?

why do I get a black screen when I start my MacBook pro?

Hello szimmerli2 and welcome to Apple Support Communities,
It will help us diagnose your problem to know the exact model, size, year built, RAM installed and OS you're running.

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