MacBook 1st Gen Core Duo

What is the max hard drive / RPM that I can put into my first gen core duo macbook machine? I think the hitatchi drive I put in is starting to go bad, and I'm not a fan of hitatchi anyway. Thanks!

Now I'm not sure if I should post this in this thread or start a new one, but I'm actually trying to narrow down the problem before I go buying a new HDD.
Lately I have been hearing an unhappy grinding sound coming out of my laptop and it was just horrible this morning when I woke it up from sleep mode over night. I'm not sure if it is my fan or hdd because when my hdd starts going (videos, etc) the fan kicks on and does its thing.
Does anyone have any suggestions of how I might be able to try and narrow down if it is my fan or hard drive? Thanks!

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Hi all -
I'm having trouble with this macbook pro... it runs perfectly fine, as long as I do NOT attach any DVD-drive/Superdrive to the logic board (internal drives). However, if I attach the correct drive (confirmed working part) to the logic board... when I go to power it on, it attempts to start but almost instantly dies/turns off. You can hear the HDD start to spin up, but nothing else. If I hold the power button (like using the reset technique), it repeats that rapidly with a strange sound like the power is disrupted. Winding up sound... quickly, and repeatedly. Never powers on though and no screen response.
I'm assuming something is wrong with the connection site on the logic board, so I'm wondering what else I can do to have an internal optical drive. I notice a plug-in port (smaller) to the left. Is that a usable port with the right flex cable?? Or somewhere else on the board perhaps besides the connection site for the HDD? Thanks in advance.
J

I actually don't know. It might be worth a close examination of the logic board socket with a good light and magnification. A poster on the PowerMac G4 forum found a tiny resistor in the RAM slot that was causing problems, and later found a missing resistor on one of the RAM sticks. Everything is a lot tinier on a MBP socket, but if you can spot any kind of foreign object that might be causing a short, you could attempt to blow it out with compressed air.
I believe there is a kit that allows you to replace the optical drive with a second hard drive. Don't know if the second socket is for that or something else. Just a speculation--I really don't know but it has to be there for a reason.
Good luck!

Wireless N upgrade for Macbook pro Intel Core Duo (Purchased 8/2006)???

Firstly, I am a little angered that apple has not come out with any directly supported options to allow people with my macbook pro to upgrade to the new wireless N capability.
Therefore I have found a 3rd party option that is being offered by fastmac (http://fastmac.com/ncard.php) that will allow for wireless N wifi.
My only concern is if having this installed (professionally by them or by an authorized reseller, say compusa) would cause my entire applecare warranty to be voided or just the part that covers the wireless card. I could deal with having the wireless card voided as it would be under warranty by fast mac...
Macbook pro intel core duo Mac OS X (10.4.9)

Your warranty is not voided by installing the Airport card. However, any damage that may be caused by the installation of the card would not be covered under the warranty.
Secondly, the Airport Extreme card that supports 802.11n is available as an upgrade kit for Mac Pros. Some Apple dealers may be able to obtain and install the card for you in your computer.

I'm having frequent RSDs with my MacBook Pro 15" Core Duo Model A1150.

I'm having frequent RSDs with my MacBook Pro 15" Core Duo Model A1150. Checked inside for dust around fans, etc., but none was visible. Laptop gets very warm, more so on the left side than right. Any suggestions for finding the problem & solutions?

Using Apple Hardware Test
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Hello. I have been using my 1st-generation MacBook (1.83GHz Intel Core Duo processor, 2GB RAM) every day since I bought it back in July 2006. I replaced the hard drive (which I upgraded about 1.5 years ago; it was a 320GB 7200RPM drive) a little over a month ago when it failed. After replacing the hard drive with another 320GB 7200RPM drive, things continued to work fine for a while. However, I notice a few things. For one, sometimes when the fan turns on, I sometimes hear loud crackling noises (it's hard to describe; sometimes it feels like there is a turbine inside of my computer). Secondly, sometimes when the computer is sleeping, the fan is on full blast and I am unable to wake it up; I'm forced to power it off. Finally, I occasionally notice some random freezes. I could be using the computer, and then suddenly the mouse pointer won't move, pressing buttons on the keyboard do not result in any actions, and the display doesn't change. I haven't had this problem before.
I wonder what is wrong. Could it be that my computer is aging (it will be five years old in July), or is there some other underlying reason (it might give a clue to the hard disk failure that occurred last month).

Welcome to Apple Discussions...
I would start with the Apple Hardware Test (AHT)
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1509
....see if it finds anything wrong....remember it needs to be run off install DVD1 that came with your MacBook...run the extended set of tests...
Since several symptoms seem to be power related an (SMC) reset might sort things out...
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3964?locale=en_US
Also try running the MacBook without the battery....run it on the A/C adapter

Will Macbook Pro Intel Core Duo run Snow Leopard ok?

I have the following system spec on my Macbook Pro which i bought in Apr 2006:
2.16 Ghz Intel Core Duo
2 G 667 Mhz SDRam
I would like to know if Snow Leopard will run on my system. I have been getting a few glitches for the last while when running internet related searches for certain sites like Youtube, and sometimes with streaming video. I figured that maybe i need a more up to date OS as i've been a bit slack with updating it. Any thoughts fromt he community are welcome

Yes. You can run Snow Leopard OK.
As you're starting from Tiger it's imperative you backup your current system before proceeding. That's best done by cloning it to an external HD using the Restore function in Disk Utility, or you can use third-party software such as CarbonCopyCloner or SuperDuper.
The reason for this is that although the installation should go smoothly with the installer replacing system files and leaving your user data and applications untouched, I have come across a couple that failed and could only be installed after erasing the Macintosh HD.
Buy the retail Snow Leopard disc; http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573Z/A?fnode=MTY1NDAzOA
and update to 10.6.8 with the combo installer; http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1399
Be aware that lots of software will need updating, not all of it for free (stand up, Adobe!), and you may well have difficulty getting drivers for older printers or scanners.
Ensure you select Rosetta from the optional installations to enable your older software to continue working.

MacBook Pro Intel Core Duo

I have a MacBook Pro running OSX 10.6.8 with an Intel Core Duo processor.
Is it true that I wont be able to upgrade to Lion when it is released?
My MBP isn't that old so why have Apple decided not to support it?
Any advice would be appreciated!
Thanks

Sadly it's true
Your Mac must have an Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, or Xeon processor to run Lion.
http://www.apple.com/macosx/how-to-buy/
The Core Duo processor was last used in a MacBook Pro in Mid-2006.
After that with the release of the Late-2006 MBPs the Core 2 Duo processor was used.
http://support.apple.com/specs/#macbookpro
So, it's 5 years old...
Personally I think Apple has abandoned the Core Duo because it is only a 32-bit processor and not capable of 64-bit.

Is it possible to use recovery dvd from Macbook Pro 15 Core Duo on Macbook?

I lost my recovery DVD for my macbook, I can get a set for the Macbook Pro Core Duo from my friend. Is it possible to use it on the macbook or do I have to call Applecare to get the replacement dvds?
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Apple recovery disks only hae the drivers for the model that they were designed to be used with. There are also system checks in place that may prevent it from even being attempted.
The best thing is to either contact Apple or look for someone who is selling a legitimate MacBook recovery CD set.

WD 750GB in MacBook 1st gen. Is it possible?

Hello friends,
I'm just about to upgrade the original HDD from my MacBook 1st generation and I'm a little confused with the options I got. I looked over the web and found a Western Digital 750GB 2,5" 5400 rpm that looks like it would fit (9,5 mm). Here is the link to WD web page http://www.wdc.com/en/products/products.asp?driveid=815. Is this option right for a MacBook 1? I surf the web trying to find some pieces of information from Mac users of this drive but I couldn't get any help. Can you give a hand??? I would really appreciate.

Yes it will fit. The only problem that I see is a conflict between the ShockGuard on the drive and SMS (Sudden Motion Sensor) built into the MacBook. If it becomes an issue, the SMS can be disabled.

Macbook Pro intel core duo, will not boot to anything.

Greetings, I am currently having issues with my MacBook Pro. I get the flashing folder with the ?, but I can't boot to any of the startup utilities. I have tried all that I have read about on other posts, such as, trying to boot with the C key held down (it just gets to the folder ?), booting to disk utility didn't work ( held down keys and it went to the folder ?), I also tried getting to the hardware test, by holding D and having the applications disk in. And still everything I try gets me to the flashing folder ?. Also I do have the CD's that came with the laptop and tried to install from the mas os install CD and still get to the flashing folder ?. The reason it started doing this was because of this...... I had boot camp installed and was running dual boot with windows 7, then I had deleted the mac osx on the drive so I would only be using windows 7. I wanted to reformat the drive after this, but had a hard time finding out a way to actually do this, as the MacBook unlike PC's, doesn't have any BIOS, and at that time didn't know all the key commands to use at startup. So I downloaded a program from the net that can run at windows start and delete the HD before the computer fully boots windows 7. So after I deleted the HD I could not install any program or start any of the mac utilities at startup, and I did the PRAM reset, still everything that I try it gets me to the flashing folder ?, in the end. Could I have deleted all of the startup utilities when I wiped the HD? If so how can I get these back on my MacBook pro if I can't get the MacBook pro to read any files or start up utilities? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

UPDATE: I found a way to download firmware, I thought that it could be the reason I get the flashing folder with ?, because maybe I somehow damaged the firmware on my computer when I did the reformat. Alas I followed the directions to re-install the firmware and still I get to the same flashing folder. I used FirmwareRestorationCD1.4 I think it is the one I needed for my model, MacBook Pro 15" intel core 2 duo, and comes with osx 10.5 leopard I think, the OSX CD is stamped 2008 for 15" MacBook Pro. I can't check the properties of my MacBook because it has no programs on it, but this is what I think it is from memory and deduction. Well now I guess I have to ask the question, is the firmware the programs installed such as disk utility, and recovery mode? I need to read more I guess, and also I thought I needed to take the 1.4 off the end of the FirmwareRestorationCD in order for it to work, but the instructions for making and using the firmware CD is a bit vague. Another factor in this to make things more difficult, is that this computer is my second computer and it's a PC laptop, so I used a program download from the net to write .dmg files to disk, it's called Transmac, could this be another fault in my creation of the CD? I am out of ideas again as to what I need to do to get mac OSX back on my computer, I am still a bit new to the way macs work, so I could definatley use some advice. thanks.

Cost(s) to replace 13" macbook 1st-gen

Hello fellow apple'ers,
My Macbook 13" 1st-generation(model A1181), has a cracked screen and I am in dire need of a replacement one. How much will it cost to get it repaired via Apple Store? Could I DIY-it and buy a replacement screen?

Try looking at ifixit.com, which is the recommended DIY supply shop around these parts. For what Apple charges to do an out-of-warranty repair of this magnitude, it would be easier to just buy a new Mac, but you could try a local authorized service provider who might be cheaper. Search here:
http://www.apple.com/buy/locator/service/

Connect macbook pro retina to macbook 1.83 core duo

Hi!
I would like to know how to connect those two MacBooks for screen sharing. I think it should be a cable mini dvi to mini display port / thunderbolt, but I can't find it anywhere...
Thank You!

If you can get each computer onto the Internet without changing the cabling, you already have the required connection for File Sharing AND/OR Screen Sharing.
System preferences > Sharing > Screen Sharing ...
... will configure it
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Syncing Documents between MacBook & 1st gen iPad

Is there any way for me to access documents on my MacBook Pro on my first generation iPad?
My MacBook came with the Preview program that allows you save highlighting...is there a similar app for iPad?

There are many PDF apps in the App Store to pick from. Probably the one that I see most recommended here is called GoodReader. That one is supposed to be one of the most robust, full featured, PDF apps from what I have read. You can check it out here.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/goodreader-for-ipad/id363448914?mt=8
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https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/adobe-reader/id469337564?mt=8
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If you are not familiar with file sharing, you can check it out here.
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Trying to install downloaded Leopard on my macbook pro intel core duo

I purchased Leopard from a third party site in which it was downloaded. I'm wondering if I can install it on my Macbook Pro? Everytime I open it is says to restart in order to install but it takes me back to my desktop everytime. The only reason I'm upgrading is because I purchased some photoshop extras and in order to utilize them I need 10.5 or 10.6. I don't want to upgrade to 10.6 and I'm not quite sure if I can.

To elaborate on William's point above about the software likely being pirated: Apple never, ever sells "downloadable" versions of its software. (Updates are provided via download, but full releases are available on DVD media only.) No reseller should be offering such a download for sale.
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For now, call Apple sales (1 800 MY APPLE in the US) and purchase a legal, on-DVD copy of OS 10.5--they are still making and selling them.

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