Early 2008 13" macbook to HD tv

I have an early 2008 macbook 13" (approx. mfg. date between 12/1 and 12/7 according to coconutidenitycard.) I want to use this laptop for iWork presentations on HDTV's. It is my understanding that the DVI port on this model is different from that on later 2008 models. I have already purchased a Griffin Mini Displayport to HDMI & DVI connector. This adapter will not work with my mac, the DVI plug-in is completely different from the connection on my mac. My question is what cable or cables do I need to use to connect to an 54" panasonic HDTV ( using an HDMI cable is my prefered method as I already have the HDMI cable.)

Here's some of the Mini-DVI adapters from Amazon http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_3_16?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keyword s=mini-dvi+to+hdmi+adapter&sprefix=mini-dvi+to+hdmi%2Caps%2C369
When you connect the MacBook using a Mini-DVI to HDMI adapter you will probably need to use external speakers or a 3.5mm stereo headphone jack to RCA sound plugs connected to a stereo system for audio if your TV doesn't have separate RCA input plugs or a 3.5mm stereo input plug for audio with the HDMI plug. The Mini-DVI to HDMI doesn't carry audio and there're no audio plugs on most TVs to work with HDMI since it's expecting audio with the HDMI.
When you first hook it up it will probably have the display set in Extended Desktop mode. The Menu Bar and Dock will be on the MacBook display and your background screen on the TV but you can move the cursor onto the TV screen.
In System Preferences>Display on the MacBook screen there should be an Arrangement tab when you have the MacBook hooked up to the TV and both screens working. When you click the Arrangement tab do you see two monitors side by side? One of them will have a Menu Bar at the top. Just click on the Menu Bar and drag it to the second monitor. That will make the second monitor your main screen.
You can now use your MacBook in Clamshell Mode with a wired or Bluetooth keyboard and mouse. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3131 When you disconnect from the TV your Menu Bar will automatically change back to the MacBook.
Or if you want to work on the MacBook screen while showing it on a TV you can check the Mirror Display box on the lower left hand side of the Arrangement tab under the two monitors box.

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dts2012 wrote:
is there any chance the apple store would be willing to replace it for me still a this point?
Call an Apple store and ask.
dts2012 wrote:
is it possible to replace my keyboard with one of the keyboards from the late 2008 aluminum body to avoid future chipping or would this not fit my model?
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How do I regain keyboard access in Bootcamp after a hardware upgrade to a new (early 2008) 15" MacBook Pro (MBP)?
I was recently forced to upgrade from a July 2007 MBP 15" to an early 2008 MBP due to a burglary. The original MBP also had a Bootcamp partition in use for business purposes (Windows XP SP2).
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When starting up in the restored Bootcamp partition I am unable to update the with the latest Bootcamp drivers as the keyboard is inoperative. I am therefore unable to get past the CtrlAltDel security pane and navigate to load the Leopard install disk.
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I have however recovered the partition and got operational again.
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Since updating to Yosemite, my system has become very slow and unresponsive. Below is the EtreCheck report, and I am looking for assistance on how to get my system back to quicker speeds.
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If you choose to use garbage such as "Intego VirusBarrier" you are going to need more memory, a lot more. I suggest you uninstall it according to its instructions, and evaluate your Mac's performance without burdening it with completely useless junk. As long as Intego remains active, your Mac will have few resources remaining to do anything else.
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After that, restart your Mac. Other Intego components will remain but they will be inert and will not affect your Mac's operation.

What is the max hard drive size in an early 2008 MacBook?

I've got an early 2008 black macbook. I want to upgrade from a 250gb hard drive to either a 750gb 7200rpm drive or a 1tb 5200rpm drive. Will either of these work in there? I don't know if there is a maximum hard drive size/rpm that I can put in there. Thank you for your help!

I know these posts were a while ago, but I wanted to check in on your 2008 Macbook. I have the same model and want to do the hard drive update. Is your machine still up and running, or have you moved on?
Thank you!

Average Maximum Cycle Count for Early 2008 MacBook (Black)

I have a black early 2008 MacBook that now in its fourth year, and I have noticed that battery health have started to diminish.
I am wondering what is the maximum battery cycle count for the early 2008 black MacBooks, and if its time to replace it? (I have 250 cycle count, with 78% health remaining)

You can get a new third party battery fairly cheap on eBay. Every MacBook from 2006 through Mid 2009 except the Late 2008 Aluminum Unibody and the Late 2009 and 2010 White Unibodies use the same A1185 battery.
Black Batteries http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=macbook+black+battery&_sacat=0&LH_BIN=1&_sop=12 &_dmpt=Laptop_Batteries&_odkw=macbook+white+battery&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0. m 270.l1313
White Batteries http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=macbook+white+battery&_sacat=0&LH_BIN=1&_sop=12 &_dmpt=Laptop_Batteries&_odkw=macbook+black+battery&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0. m 270.l1313
Or for $129 from The Apple Store http://store.apple.com/us/product/MA566LL/A?mco=MTY3ODQ5OTY

Wireless speed keeps slowing down on Early 2008 Macbook

My girlfriend has an early 2008 white Macbook. After four months from buying it her wireless connection began giving her trouble. After a few minutes of using the computer her internet speed would drop to almost nothing, this would prevent all her use of the internet in any way or form. Then she would have to turn off airport and turn it back on to go through this process again. No other computer in her house does this other than hers, the only Mac in the house. The problem is very frustrating and I wonder if anyone knows of any way to solve it. Any and all help will be appreciated.

I have the same machine and the same problem. You're not alone!

MacBook Pro (Early 2008) won't start

Hello,
I have an early 2008 model MacBook Pro running Snow Leopard and Windows XP through Boot Camp. From searching, I can see that people have had issues booting but their computers had at least turned on - mine doesn't even get that far.
I went to use the computer yesterday and was unable to turn it on. I looked up the Apple support website on another computer and tried the two fixes there (I believe it is called resetting the PRAM and SRAM?) but still no luck.
The battery light indicates that the battery is fully charged and there is no indication on the computer that it is turned on, no light on the opening clip button thing and no light on the Apple symbol.
I am thinking this could be the Logicboard issue but I have never had a problem with video before.
Any help/advice?

Simular issue here.
Last night, I closed the lid, putting the machine to sleep, as always.
This morning, I opened the lid again, it started with a Black Srceen, so I though "Let's turn the backlight up" No function there "Reset display?" I closed and re-opened lid, nothing "Restart!" pushed power-button, followed by enter, still nothing, so I held down the power-button to completely kill the machine, then to boot it up. I pushed the power-button again... It started up the fan and disc-drive for 1.5 seconds, then shuts down again.
I've tried it all, reset SMC, PRAM, checked power-cord, check the battery, boot without battery, re-insert ram, but nothing!
It seems the power-supply goes on, asks the logic-board for activity, get's no answer, and commits suicied again.
I'm out of Apple-care, I live in Denmark, so no genius bar for me.
Thanks in advance!

Remove OS X and install Windows 8 on early 2008 macbook

My early 2008 white macbook is on snow leopard which is seemingly no longer receiving important security updates. I was wondering if it would be possible to remove OS X and simply install Windows 8 on this particular machine. Will there be any driver problems? Is there anything in particular that I should look out for. I'd rather have a pure Windows installation rather than through bootcamp which doesn't seem to support the latest windows without a bit of hacking.

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