Finding Specific Hardware Info on MacBook Pro
Hey-- I have been astounded by the wealth of knowledge on these boards, so I thought I'd try again at asking a question about my mac.
I have a 15" MacBook Pro (Original) that I am trying to sell on Craigslist, because I recently bought myself a newer laptop and have no use for the old computer (and the Apple Store attendant who helped me recommended selling it on CL).
However, I do not have the original paperwork that came with the computer-- only the Install DVDs. Is there any way to find out all the specifications that a MacBook Pro (Original) 15" came with so I can most effectively post my advertisement? Things like processor info, memory, harddisk space, etc. etc.
Any help is greatly appreciated! Thanks!
If we knew the Processor speed....:
http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/index-macbookpro.html
Of course if you added additional ram you should know about and say so.
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Interval Since Last Panic Report: 177745 sec
Panics Since Last Report: 2
Anonymous UUID: C1B7CA34-113F-4559-8D9D-301FCAB6248D
Tue Sep 18 20:12:14 2012
panic(cpu 2 caller 0xffffff7f80918947): NVRM[0/1:0:0]: Read Error 0x00000100: CFG 0xffffffff 0xffffffff 0xffffffff, BAR0 0xd2000000 0xffffff809f41b000 0x0a5480a2, D0, P2/4
Backtrace (CPU 2), Frame : Return Address
0xffffff807ba73b10 : 0xffffff8000220792
0xffffff807ba73b90 : 0xffffff7f80918947
0xffffff807ba73c20 : 0xffffff7f80a08aa4
0xffffff807ba73c70 : 0xffffff7f80a08b64
0xffffff807ba73cd0 : 0xffffff7f80cb5749
0xffffff807ba73e10 : 0xffffff7f80a27bed
0xffffff807ba73e40 : 0xffffff7f809222c2
0xffffff807ba73ef0 : 0xffffff800063c5b6
0xffffff807ba73f30 : 0xffffff800063b330
0xffffff807ba73f70 : 0xffffff800063b1d4
0xffffff807ba73fb0 : 0xffffff8000820057
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com.apple.NVDAResman(7.1.8)[560E1257-BF5E-3B0B-95F0-15033A0D1B97]@0xffffff7f808 b8000->0xffffff7f80b91fff
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11E53
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com.apple.AppleFSCompression.AppleFSCompressionTypeDataless 1.0.0d1
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Came home from class to find several prblems with my Macbook Pro
I want to start off by saying that over the weekend, I noticed that my light on my charger did not work any more, and it seems that the actual charger does not work any more either. It has been plugged in for a while but remains at 95%.
Then today, I come home from classes, and notice my computer is making alot noise. It sounded like the fans were working really hard and every 30 seconds or so it would beep. I tried to shut it off but it quickly froze and eventually just seemed to shut off, although it was still making the noises. I unplugged the computer right away, but the sounds continued. Then I noticed that the headphone jack was shining a bright red light. I tried turning it back on from that point but it would not respond. Only when I removed the battery did it quit making noises.
I put the battery back in and the noises started up again. I again tried to turn it on and the noises stopped and the computer started. It made sort of weird sound right when it turned on, but made the regular sound as Mac OSX was loading. I then noticed that my airport shortcut was not on the upper right. I opened internet connect and the option for "turn airport on" was darkened. I noticed the red light was still coming from the headphone jack, so I decided to check the sound. As I played music on iTunes, not a sound came from the speakers. I tried turning up the volume and I got the little symbol of the circle with a line through it came up (like on a no smoking sign). I plugged in my headphones and it worked, but when I unplugged them and plugged them back in, they did not work at all. There was a strange high pitched noise coming from under my keyboard at this point, so I quickly shut down the computer.
When I turned it back on, I found that my Airport now worked. I still have the red light coming from the headphone jack, and I still can't get any sound, but there is no more high-pitched noises. The light on my charger now seems to work most of the time, but often flashes off and then back on. My battery still says 95%. It will not calculate the time until the battery is full though.
So basically, I think that there must have been some freak accident that happened to my computer. All of these things seem unrelated, but it all happened at the same time. I really do not know much about computers - in fact I am not even sure what OS I have. I know I have Mac OS X, but I'm not sure which version. I got my Macbook Pro right after it came out and have downloaded all updates if that helps.
Any idea as to what happened to my computer? What should I do? I was hoping to be able to email apple customer support or something, but I cannot even find how to do that. My phone support has run out, but I do have the repair service still. This is exactly mid-semester for me and I really can't afford to lose my computer! I'm sorry for the long post, but I wanted to describe everything in detail so that I could get the best responses. Any feedback at all will be appreciated, because as I said, I really do not know much about computers. (In terms of parts, how they run, etc.)
Macbook Pro Mac OS X (10.0.x)I might be able to explain a coupe of the symptoms you mention.
Firstly the 95% battery thing: this is expected. the way it works is that the charger does not keep plugging away when the battery is (effectively) fully charged. When the battery level drops below about 95% (say you it on battery for some time), then the charger will start working and try to take the battery back up to 100% again. However if you are between about 95% and 100%, then the charger will not work - hence the 'stable' display of 95%.
The red light from the headphone socket is the optical digital audio connection. The socket can operate with both the optical and the 'old fashioned' stereo headphone plugs. The light is needed for the optical, and the side connectors for the stereo plug. If your system is working well, then the preferences panel will show the options come and go as you plug in the various types of plugs.
I bought my MBP in May last year (shortly after they were released in Australia). If you bought the same thing as I did, then you should have OS X 10.4.8.
When 'strange' things suddenly start happening, it may well be a hardware problem UNLESS you have applied a software update or installed some software just prior. If neither of these have happened, it may well be prudent to have the unit looked at by you local hardware repair place.
Not really answering your basic questions, but I hope this helps.
Susan -
How do I find the age of my macbook pro?
I want to update from snow leopard 10.6.8 but the app store won't let me purchase mountain lion. I'm not sure how old my macbook pro is, how do I find out? Would there be any other reason why the app store is telling me my computer is not compatible with mountain lion?
ronnie2374 wrote:
I want to update from snow leopard 10.6.8 but the app store won't let me purchase mountain lion.
If it won't then it has already determined your machine is too old for Mnt Lion, in fact it's likely too old for 10.7 Lion too.
Your best option is to stay on 10.6.8 and save your pennies for a new 10.8 hardware coming out next release cycle or when that 10.6.8 machine dies.
10.7 was Apple's "Vista" anyway, you don't want it nor 10.8 that won't run your presently installed PPC based software and drivers for hardware.
I'm not sure how old my macbook pro is, how do I find out?
Apple Menu > About this Mac > more information and scroll down until you get a model like MacBook Pro 3,1.
Next download the free MacTracker and search for your model.
Would there be any other reason why the app store is telling me my computer is not compatible with mountain lion?
You might not have enough RAM installed on the machine and thus don't meet the specifcations for 10.7 or 10.8 on that.
The same process abouve will tell you the RAM (aka memory) amount) or you can use Activity Monitor in your Utilities folder.
Word is 10.7 and 10.8 like 4GB of RAM, despite Apple saying it can do with 2GB.
You don't need Lion to upgrade to Mnt Lion, Snow Leopard to Mtn Lion upgrades can accur no problem.
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