I can not install maverick X on my macbook pro 2007

I have all the pre-reqs for maverrick x, but does not allow for the download to go through? how can i change this?

Open About This Mac from the Apple Menu. Click on the More Info button, then click on the System Info button. ON the right panel look for the Model Identifier. Yours must be MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later

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