Macbook early 08 starts then screen goes black

going to google

I had the same problem with mine MacBook never used gone back to Linux and freedom. Get rid of it apple is all overrated ijunk

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You realize there is EFI type firmware that makes a Mac a Mac? and PC even with "UEFI" don't require or use graphic cards, hence Apple vs PC
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http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1367
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