Graphic issues - MacBook Pro 2007

I was using my computer when all of a sudden it froze without warning. This is unusual, in the past the computer might stall for a sec but it would always unfreeze. I had to reboot, and upon logging in, this is what I see. Restarted a few times and it does not change. The apple logo is not scrambled like this when I first boot. Has anyone seen anything like this picture? Is this something fixable or will I have to shop for a new computer?
Thanks for your help!
http://imgur.com/GHyJUf9

Make sure you quit out of all programs prior to shuting down if you have not done so.
Boot up from your install DVD and run "Repair Disk" from the Utility menu.

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Any PowerPC apps will not work. Open System Profiler, select Applications from the Software section. Look for PowerPC in the Kind column.
Additionally, check for other software compatibilities here: http://roaringapps.com/apps:table
For Printer compatibility, check here: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3669

Top right hand of task bar icons keep disappearing and coming back. I cannot click on any of them as they just go. Also I cannot take screenshots any more. Macbook pro 2007 OSX Snow Leopard

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Hey, I've got a MacBook Pro 2007 edition, and it's in immaculate condition, the other night I put the lid down, went to bed, got up, and now it won't do anything. The computer is on, it chimed, keyboard is illuminated, tried clearing the PRAM. But it doesn't work. The apple logo doesn't illuminate, nor does the webcam green light. Any hints?

Hey Macbiv!
Here is an article that will help you troubleshoot this issue:
Apple computers: Troubleshooting issues with video on internal or external displays
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1573
Take care, and thanks for visiting the Apple Support Communities.
Cheers,
Braden

Problem with battery for MacBook Pro 2007

I have a problem with battery that was replaced during video card service 1.5 years ago
Battery health was around 80% and it stopped to work, I continued to use notebook with power cable and after week the battery become like this!
spoke with person in Apple store and got answer that it is not covered by Apple and I will need to buy another new battery.
For me it looks like manufacturing problem and I'm not expecting that after 1 year my battery will die like this! Thanks that it didn't explode!
What I should do in such case?

Thanks for your reply!
All my battery story is ending with bad taste...
I always relied on quality of the Apple products, it brought me to change all computers and phones to Apple brand. I was ready to pay extra for their products...
This battery has an Apple brand on it and I'm expecting that Apple will take some responsibility for it.
First battery on my MacBook Pro 2007 worked without any problem for 4 years, then it was replaced by Apple service tech person for unknown reason. This "new" battery failed just after ending of 1 year warranty coverage and even deformed in such scarry way. And now I don't have any option to ask if there is possibility that I'm experience a manufacturing defect! And I know that it is possible, internet is full of negative comments for these batteries!
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Hi,
I recently bought a Macbook Pro 2007 and admittedly coming from Windows I am a relative novice with Macs. So, I made a purchase without realizing the important role the original OS disks play
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If you want to erase the computer's hard drive to rid it of the previous owner's leavings (always a good idea with a used computer), and then install Snow Leopard, that should all go without a hitch. The present Leopard installation will be wiped along with everything else. But the iLife applications that were preinstalled on the machine at the factory and included on the discs that were originally shipped with it are not part of the OS and won't be included in the Snow Leopard installation. You'll need to purchase and reinstall those separately, and you can do so either by buying an iLife '11 installer DVD from an Apple Store, or by buying the individual iLife apps that you want from the Mac App Store. You'll have access to the App Store after applying the free OS updates to the final version of Snow Leopard, v. 10.6.8.
Once you can use the App Store, you'll also have the option of downloading the upgrade to OSX Lion, if your computer meets its system requirements.

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My MacBook pro (2007) has failing hard drive. Can I remove the hard drive from a different laptop ie. Toshiba, or HP and replace it with the failing hard drive?

yes you can....but any files/data on the other drive will be gone. also make sure that the drive you install is a SATA drive which is in your Macbook...
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I am using the Corsair P256 (256 GB) SSD. It is actually a Samsung drive. It works well, but will only give you part of the speed advantage due to the fact that the MBP from 2007 only has a 1.5 GB/s interface, while newer MBPs have a 3.0 GB/s interface.
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Mountain Lion is the current version of the latest OS, with Mavericks coming this fall.
However, I would suggest that you simply upgrade to Snow Leopard -> http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard. It's a very good, very fast OS and, best of all, it can still run those PPC apps that you may be using.
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Clinton

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When I go to shut down the computer, I click on the shut down now or just let it do it's own thing, and everything is fine until it gets to the part where I get the spinning gear cirlce.
It just keeps going and going and going....until I have to force the computer to shut down by pressing the power button.
Unless I reboot and shut down again(usually works second time), the computer will not come on when it is scheduled to in the AM.

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Boot up from your install DVD and run "Repair Disk" from the Utility menu.

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I recently bought a new battery for my MacBook Pro 2007. As said in the title, it seems to work alright, but it's not recognized by the computer (X in the battery icon), and I don't think it's charging.
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Not really, some machine if you add more RAM you will get slightly more VRAM allocation but it's not going to make much of a difference really.
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The laptop is on a flat, hard surface with plenty of ventalation. I tried propping the back up with an old cellphone, and that helped reduce the temperature a bit but did not fix the problem. Of course, I checked Activity Monitor (and iStat Menus) to verify that the CPU was not being used a lot (<10%) when I was not doing much on it. The ambient temperature is not very high (around 70˚F). I checked the vents, and they are dust-free.
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Make a "Genius" appointment at an Apple Store to have the machine tested.
Back up all data on the internal drive(s) before you hand over your computer to anyone. If privacy is a concern, erase the data partition(s) with the option to write zeros (do this only if you have at least two complete, independent backups, and you know how to restore to bare metal from any of them.) Don’t erase the Lion recovery partition, if present.

Formatting Macbook Pro 2007-2008

Hello,
I am tring to format my macbook pro 2007-2008 (the black one) and i did all the setps but now i have to re-install osx lion but when i go to sign in with my apple id it says i need to use an apple id that already baught lion any advice on how to do this.

You will need to get, if don't have one, a Snow Leopard DVD:
Upgrading to Snow Leopard
You can purchase Snow Leopard through the Apple Store: Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard - Apple Store (U.S.). The price is $19.99 plus tax. You will be sent physical media by mail after placing your order.
After you install Snow Leopard you will have to download and install the Mac OS X 10.6.8 Update Combo v1.1 to update Snow Leopard to 10.6.8 and give you access to the App Store. Access to the App Store enables you to download Mountain Lion if your computer meets the requirements.
     Snow Leopard General Requirements
       1. Mac computer with an Intel processor
       2. 1GB of memory
       3. 5GB of available disk space
       4. DVD drive for installation
       5. Some features require a compatible Internet service provider;
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       6. Some features require Apple’s iCloud services; fees and
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Do the following to install:
Clean Install of Snow Leopard
Be sure to make a backup first because the following procedure will erase
the drive and everything on it.
     1. Boot the computer using the Snow Leopard Installer Disc or the Disc 1 that came
         with your computer. Insert the disc into the optical drive and restart the computer.
         After the chime press and hold down the "C" key. Release the key when you see
         a small spinning gear appear below the dark gray Apple logo.
     2. After the installer loads select your language and click on the Continue
         button. When the menu bar appears select Disk Utility from the Utilities menu.
         After DU loads select the hard drive entry from the left side list (mfgr.'s ID and drive
         size.) Click on the Partition tab in the DU main window. Set the number of
         partitions to one (1) from the Partitions drop down menu, click on Options button
         and select GUID, click on OK, then set the format type to MacOS Extended
         (Journaled, if supported), then click on the Apply button.
     3. When the formatting has completed quit DU and return to the installer. Proceed
         with the OS X installation and follow the directions included with the installer.
     4. When the installation has completed your computer will Restart into the Setup
         Assistant. Be sure you configure your initial admin account with the exact same
         username and password that you used on your old drive. After you finish Setup
         Assistant will complete the installation after which you will be running a fresh
         install of OS X. You can now begin the update process by opening Software
         Update and installing all recommended updates to bring your installation current.
Download and install Mac OS X 10.6.8 Update Combo v1.1.
You can then upgrade further depending upon the model you have:
Upgrading from Snow Leopard to Lion or Mavericks
To upgrade to Mavericks you must have Snow Leopard 10.6.8, Lion, or Mountain Lion installed. Purchase and download Mavericks (Free) from the App Store. Sign in using your Apple ID. The file is quite large, over 5 GBs, so allow some time to download. It would be preferable to use Ethernet because it is nearly four times faster than wireless.
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         4. MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer) — Model Identifier 2,1 or later
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         6. Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer) — Model Identifier 3,1 or later
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