Macbook Pro 15'' A1286

Hi guys,
just wondering what this 15'' mac is like (mid 2010 model)? as i can't afford to purchase the latest 15'' macbook pro so will probably look to get a second hand 1 at about £1000.
i want to do things such as internet, streaming, a few games like minecraft and football manager. currently have a 13'' current line macbook pro, but having problems with the heating so apple will be refunding me on this one.
Thanks.
Riz.

This may be your MBP problem:
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4088?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US
Ciao.

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There are a lot of MacBook Pros with the model # A1286 - which year is your model (e.g., "15-inch Late 2011")?
The only place that I know that you might could score a specific logic board is www.ifixit.com. They may be able to ship to your hotel.
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I am having battery issues with my Macbook Pro 15" A1286 (late 2008) model. My battery does not hold a charge for more than about an hour. It only has 287 cycles, so far less than the suggested 500 cycles, and something seems to be wrong with it - the back panel that holds the battery seems not to be attached as it should, as if the battery is pushing the cover out a little bit. Even my trackpad seems to be acting a little funny - it doesn't click in the same way or as easily as it used to.
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Did you purchase an 'official' Apple battery? Batteries do some things well and have a long lifespan if well cared for, doesn't do some things so well (playing games, watching videos, etc.) and you can shorten the lifespan of a battery by how you use it.
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Battery MacBook Pro 15" A1286 2011 vs. A1382 2011

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Is there anyone please help me to check if this battery fit with my MBP
According to the title, I saw it indicates my machine battery's model
BRAND NEW GENUINE Original APPLE rechargeble Li-ion Polymer MacBook Pro 15" A1286 2011 Battery A1382 020-7134-A 661-5844 10.95V 77.5WH
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Timo Mahrik wrote:
Which machine would be better for video editing ?
( some experiences , please )
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HDD is not bootable. Disk verification failed, unable to repair. HDD wiped.
Oxidation on logic board.
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owen-b,
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Hi misplacedTXn,
I would suggest that you attempt to reinstall OS X on your computer using the instructions in the following article:
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http://support.apple.com/kb/PH10763
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OS X: About OS X Recovery
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4718
OS X Internet Recovery
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Thanks for coming to the Apple Support Communities!
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My MacBook Pro Restart Because of a Problem every 5 - 20 min

i hope some one help me on this problem i can't use my laptop always restarting and here you are some details of my laptop :
Macbook Pro Model : A1286 - Core i5 2.4 - 4GB Ram - Nvidia 330M - Mountain Lion for now [ Also happened on Mavericks ]
apps which i use :
Google Chrome - Firefox - Safari - Ps CC - Ai CC - Aptana Studio - Transmit - MS Word - XAMPP
The message which shown everytime it's restarted :
Interval Since Last Panic Report: 9341 sec
Panics Since Last Report:          2
Anonymous UUID:                    7D24359F-4F60-892D-92DF-EA71DBDC0BB0
Mon Feb 10 15:27:14 2014
panic(cpu 1 caller 0xffffff7f99909f1a): "GPU Panic: [<None>] 5 3 7f 0 0 0 0 3 : NVRM[0/1:0:0]: Read Error 0x00000100: CFG 0xffffffff 0xffffffff 0xffffffff, BAR0 0xd2000000 0xffffff8093e3f000 0x0a5480a2, D0, P3/4\n"@/SourceCache/AppleGraphicsControl/AppleGraphicsControl-3.4.5/src/AppleM uxControl/kext/GPUPanic.cpp:127
Backtrace (CPU 1), Frame : Return Address
0xffffff8092e9ac50 : 0xffffff801761d636
0xffffff8092e9acc0 : 0xffffff7f99909f1a
0xffffff8092e9ad90 : 0xffffff7f97dad26c
0xffffff8092e9ae50 : 0xffffff7f97e801f6
0xffffff8092e9ae90 : 0xffffff7f97e80254
0xffffff8092e9af00 : 0xffffff7f98145278
0xffffff8092e9b030 : 0xffffff7f97ea8ad1
0xffffff8092e9b050 : 0xffffff7f97db403f
0xffffff8092e9b100 : 0xffffff7f97db1ad6
0xffffff8092e9b300 : 0xffffff7f97db33ff
0xffffff8092e9b3d0 : 0xffffff7f98dd0425
0xffffff8092e9b550 : 0xffffff7f98dcd350
0xffffff8092e9b5d0 : 0xffffff7f98dcdee8
0xffffff8092e9b660 : 0xffffff7f98dce833
0xffffff8092e9b7a0 : 0xffffff7f98dcf3b2
0xffffff8092e9b8e0 : 0xffffff7f98e0216a
0xffffff8092e9b920 : 0xffffff7f98e02f07
0xffffff8092e9b940 : 0xffffff7f98dfcce9
0xffffff8092e9bab0 : 0xffffff7f98dfd5bd
0xffffff8092e9baf0 : 0xffffff7f98df8e76
0xffffff8092e9bb20 : 0xffffff7f98df2f15
0xffffff8092e9bb50 : 0xffffff7f98ddb094
0xffffff8092e9bba0 : 0xffffff8017a70173
0xffffff8092e9bbc0 : 0xffffff8017a70d4d
0xffffff8092e9bc20 : 0xffffff8017a6e74f
0xffffff8092e9bd70 : 0xffffff8017698c21
0xffffff8092e9be80 : 0xffffff8017620b4d
0xffffff8092e9beb0 : 0xffffff8017610448
0xffffff8092e9bf00 : 0xffffff801761961b
0xffffff8092e9bf70 : 0xffffff80176a6546
0xffffff8092e9bfb0 : 0xffffff80176cf473
      Kernel Extensions in backtrace:
         com.apple.driver.AppleMuxControl(3.4.5)[4F710151-D347-301D-A0BA-81791B3E8D4D]@0 xffffff7f998fc000->0xffffff7f9990efff
            dependency: com.apple.driver.AppleBacklightExpert(1.0.4)[B5B1F368-132E-3509-9ED5-93270E3ABB DD]@0xffffff7f998f7000
            dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.8)[6C1D646D-7E5E-3D7F-A557-2CBA398FF878]@0xffffff 7f97cb2000
            dependency: com.apple.driver.AppleGraphicsControl(3.4.5)[4A2C8548-7EF1-38A9-8817-E8CB34B8DC A6]@0xffffff7f998e3000
            dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOACPIFamily(1.4)[A35915E8-C1B0-3C0F-81DF-5515BC9002FC]@0xfffff f7f97bf3000
            dependency: com.apple.iokit.IONDRVSupport(2.3.7)[F16E015E-1ABE-3C40-AC71-BC54F4BE442E]@0xff ffff7f97d38000
            dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOGraphicsFamily(2.3.7)[9928306E-3508-3DBC-80A4-D8F1D87650D7]@0 xffffff7f97cf5000
         com.apple.NVDAResman(8.1.6)[EA4F9902-5AAE-3F1D-A846-3796221C8C91]@0xffffff7f97d 4c000->0xffffff7f97feefff
            dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.8)[6C1D646D-7E5E-3D7F-A557-2CBA398FF878]@0xffffff 7f97cb2000
            dependency: com.apple.iokit.IONDRVSupport(2.3.7)[F16E015E-1ABE-3C40-AC71-BC54F4BE442E]@0xff ffff7f97d38000
            dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOGraphicsFamily(2.3.7)[9928306E-3508-3DBC-80A4-D8F1D87650D7]@0 xffffff7f97cf5000
         com.apple.GeForce(8.1.6)[7C67749B-3B6B-38A9-8203-01A139C21895]@0xffffff7f98d9e0 00->0xffffff7f98e6bfff
            dependency: com.apple.NVDAResman(8.1.6)[EA4F9902-5AAE-3F1D-A846-3796221C8C91]@0xffffff7f97d 4c000
            dependency: com.apple.iokit.IONDRVSupport(2.3.7)[F16E015E-1ABE-3C40-AC71-BC54F4BE442E]@0xff ffff7f97d38000
            dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.8)[6C1D646D-7E5E-3D7F-A557-2CBA398FF878]@0xffffff 7f97cb2000
            dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOGraphicsFamily(2.3.7)[9928306E-3508-3DBC-80A4-D8F1D87650D7]@0 xffffff7f97cf5000
         com.apple.nvidia.nv50hal(8.1.6)[3455BCFE-565A-3FE5-9F0B-855BCB6CC9B3]@0xffffff7 f97ffa000->0xffffff7f982cdfff
            dependency: com.apple.NVDAResman(8.1.6)[EA4F9902-5AAE-3F1D-A846-3796221C8C91]@0xffffff7f97d 4c000
            dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.8)[6C1D646D-7E5E-3D7F-A557-2CBA398FF878]@0xffffff 7f97cb2000
BSD process name corresponding to current thread: WindowServer
Mac OS version:
12F45
Kernel version:
Darwin Kernel Version 12.5.0: Sun Sep 29 13:33:47 PDT 2013; root:xnu-2050.48.12~1/RELEASE_X86_64
Kernel UUID: EA38B02E-2B88-309F-BA68-1DE29F605DD8
Kernel slide:     0x0000000017400000
Kernel text base: 0xffffff8017600000
System model name: MacBookPro6,2 (Mac-F22586C8)
System uptime in nanoseconds: 103467887100
last loaded kext at 42137841909: com.paragon-software.filesystems.ntfs          82 (addr 0xffffff7f99a0d000, size 278528)
loaded kexts:
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com.apple.driver.AppleHDA          2.4.7fc4
com.apple.driver.AppleUpstreamUserClient          3.5.12
com.apple.driver.AppleIntelHDGraphics          8.1.6
com.apple.driver.AppleLPC          1.6.3
com.apple.driver.AppleMikeyDriver          2.4.7fc4
com.apple.driver.AppleSMCLMU          2.0.3d0
com.apple.GeForce          8.1.6
com.apple.driver.ACPI_SMC_PlatformPlugin          1.0.0
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com.apple.filesystems.autofs          3.0
com.apple.iokit.IOBluetoothUSBDFU          4.1.7f4
com.apple.iokit.BroadcomBluetoothHostControllerUSBTransport          4.1.7f4
com.apple.driver.AppleSMCPDRC          1.0.0
com.apple.iokit.IOUserEthernet          1.0.0d1
com.apple.Dont_Steal_Mac_OS_X          7.0.0
com.apple.driver.ApplePolicyControl          3.4.5
com.apple.driver.AppleIntelHDGraphicsFB          8.1.6
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com.apple.nvidia.NVDAStartup          8.1.6
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Hi Rakkeb.com,
Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.
I recommend starting with the steps in this article if your MacBook Pro is restarting unexpectedly:
OS X: When your computer spontaneously restarts or displays "Your computer restarted because of a problem."
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4636
Best,
Jeremy

Upgrade problems-10.9.1 to 10.9.2 on MacBook Pro

Running OS 10.9.1 on Macbook Pro model A1286, atempting to upgrade to 10.9.2
After update, can't get past either Apple logo only, or occasional 2 seconds of logo and spin indicator, which then freezes.
Phase one of repair attempt-
Reinstalled OS 10.9.1 from Time Machine backup, and then 10.9.1 wouldn't work. After several rounds of resetting NVRAM, verifying and repairing permissions, 10.9.1 restarted, "magically."
Phase two-
Upgraded to 10.9.2 again (download from app store.) and previous problem reoccured.
10.9.2 will boot in safe mode and recovery mode. All diagnostics say hard drive is fine, and permissions verified and repaired several times. Have considered a reinstall of earlier OS from recovery boot, but a) would rather not, and b) when I tried that option, I got a dialog window that said (in effect) the version I have (10.9.1) is newer than 10.7.1 (recovery mode install version) and will not install.
Interestingly, when I run permissions repair, I repeatedly get the same messages- about twenty lines of
"ACL found but not expected on...(various Library, Audio, Preferences, etc...)"
This happens on each verification and permissions repair.
Please advise.
Thanks!

Sorry, CaliJoe and johnwbeck1- No real good news to report. I finally took it into a MacStore and had them clean install 10.9.1 and upgrade it to 10.9.2. I then used Migation Assistant from a Time Machine backup on an external disc. This successfully transferred my apps, and all the files that weren't on my desktop, for some reason. It did not succeed in transferring many settings, and as I mentioned, my desktop. I did that in target disk with a firewire cable. I'm still in the middle of changing over preferences by hand on several different programs. Wish I had better to report.

15" Macbook Charger (Model#: A1286) - Charger (Model#: A1290)

I have a 15" Macbook Pro (Model#: A1286). I accidentally misplaced my charger and was told by one of my friends he had a extra macbook charger. The macbook charger he has is a T-shaped 85W Charger (Model#: A1290). He said I could use it aslong as it works. I was wondering if someone could tell me if this charger would work on my laptop. Thanks.

Yes, it will work fine.

MacBook pro won't boot from disc, MacBook pro won't boot from disc, MacBook pro won't boot from disc

I bought a MacBook pro unibody a1286 model faulty off eBay and am attempting to resserect it. it came without a battery, HDD or charger. I have bought all 3 however no harddrive is installed yet as it hasn't arrived.
The logic board required replacing so I have done this, I noticed a pin sized hole in the keyboard ribbon cable when doing the replacement.
My question is, do I need the harddrive in for the laptop to function relatively normally? I've tried putting the OSX Lion disc in to see if I can get any activity but it won't load, just makes disc drive noises. The laptop gets very hot as the fans don't appear to activate although they do work.
The keyboard backlight also doesn't light up whether this is due to the hole I don't know. It does power on an chime and I can get to a screen with a cursor if I hold ALT, any further information would be greatly appreciated.
Edd

Edward Durrant wrote:
My question is, do I need the harddrive in for the laptop to function relatively normally?
This is where you would install OS X, so yes, you need a hard drive.

I have a MacBook Pro 15.4" 2.53GHz Core 2 Duo (A1286) - Mid 2009 MC118LL/A and I think the MATSHITA DVD-R UJ-868 is going out. Should I replace it with the exact same drive or is there a better one that is compatible?

I have a MacBook Pro 15.4" 2.53GHz Core 2 Duo (A1286) - Mid 2009 MC118LL/A and I think the MATSHITA DVD-R UJ-868 is going out. Should I replace it with the exact same drive or is there a better one that is compatible?

I went to my local Apple store last weekend with a similar issue on my 2007 C2D MBP and they quoted me a price of around £60 (excluding VAT) to replace the optical drive. That's about the same price as the external optical drive a bought for my RMBP.
Alternatively you could just buy a 3rd party external drive if you want to save cash but note that the external Apple superdrive is not compatible with MacBooks with built in optical drives.

I have Macbook pro A1286 and was wondering how to connect it to the tv and have audio?

Like the title says, I have a 15 inch macbook pro A1286 (from mid 2009) and want to hook it up to a tv. I also know that my particular model of macbook pro doesn't support audio from the mini display. I know that I will need a mini display to hdmi cable or converter and a hdmi cable if I decide to go for the converter for the video. I've seen both the cord (1 side is hdmi and the other is mini display just to clarify if I'm not using the right terminology) and converter online and any comments on which is better/preferred would be helpful. What kind of cable do I need to get sound to play through the tv? If you could suggest brands (unless all of them are about the same), I would be very grateful. It would be nice to know if the cords have to be specifically from apple just so I don't buy the wrong thing. If there's an easier way (less cords) to do this than hdmi feel free to say something Thanks for the help, I really appreciate it and am eternally grateful.

connecting MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2009) to Hisense TV with audio?!?!!?
hello everyone.
if anyone is familar with successfully getting the older macbook pros that dont support audio out to stream and preform digital audio on a TV or has any helpful information that will get me familiar with trying to successfully stream audio and visual. and can PLEASE HELP ME in any way to understand what they know and teach me how to solve my problem id really appreciate it.
i want to connect my MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2009) to my Hisense LED LCD TV, ModelNumber:40H3E and getting digital audio sound from my TV as well as video, but have no clue on how or where to even start to successfully pairing the two and getting sound.
I own a MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2009) this MacBook model doesnt support an HDMI port. My MacBooks model has the Mini Displayport which supports video out but does not support audio out. Can someone help me by telling me exactly which Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter with audio will support my model MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2009) and exactly what HDMI wire do i need to buy that will successfully preform digital audio and sadisfying quality visual through TV?
i have NO expierence with the proccess have NO knowledge about any of this or these Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapters with audio. i have no idea what kind of adapter and HDMI cord to buy that will give me sound from my tv for my type of macbook. '
im not familar AT ALL with any of this so i hope me giving you my MacBook Pros make and model and my TV's model number will be enough information for someone to help me.
just please give me anything you can on this topic
thank you so much,

Black display problem in a macbook pro A1286

I dropped my macbook pro A1286 from a chair to the floor, everything works fine, but after the drop the screen only shows a black light, I think is not a backlight problem because I still seeing the lighted apple behind. Any idea what happen to my screen and what is the solution?.

Something may have come loose - your screen may be damaged, etc. The best thing that you can do is get your machine to an Apple Store or an AASP and have them take a look at it. Screens don't come cheap - you may want to look into your homeowner's or renter's insurance to see if you've a deductible for accidental damage to computer equipment.
There's really nothing else you can do.
Clinton

Macbook pro A1286拔掉hdmi后没有声音

macbook pro A1286连接HDMI看电视，拔掉HDMI线之后，mac没有了声音。
系统偏好设置->声音->里面只有“数码输出_光数码输出端口”这个选项，怎么重启都没声音，连接耳机有声音，拔掉耳机mac还是没声音。
macbook pro A1286 HDMI connection to watch TV, then unplug the HDMI cable, mac no sound.
System Preferences -> Sound -> there is only the "digital output _ optical digital output port" option, how to restart no sound, connect to headphones with sound, unplug headphones mac still no sound.

Your Macbook Pro will not support sound vis HDMI. You will have to tap the audio output port and connect to the TV audio inputs for sound. You will need a 3.5 mm plug in a 'Y' connector configuration with RCA connectors on the other end.
Something such as this:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=64939 12&csid=_61
Ciao.

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