MacBook Pro 3,1 install discs
Hi,
I have a MacBook Pro 3, 1 (mid/late 2007 model) and I would need OS X Tiger install discs (the grey ones that came w/ the computer).
Does anyone have them?
Bye, Žiga
Made an Install DVD and booted with it. Got through the language choice and then chose reinstall OS X. The screen that came up had the same message as in the first post.
According to everything I can find, this Macbook Pro IS compatible with Mountain Lion but it won't install.
Macbbok Pro 3,1
2.4 Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo
Mac OS X 10.6.8 (with latest updates)
6 GB Ram
EFI64 verified
I'd really like to get this installed.
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Will a Macbook pro early 2011 installation disc work on a 2007 or 2008 Macbook pro 15
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My collegue's 2007 or 2008 Macbook pro 15 inch keeps getting stuck on the apple load up screen everytime he hits the power button.
I tried safe mode, it worked but after the loading bar gets close to 1/2 it freezes up.
This is indicative of a problem with the boot drive and the file structure retaining data on the drive.
The progress bar progressing and stopping means the fsck drive repair is failing, likley the drive incurred head shock damage at that point.
The boot drive itself is likely fine and the problem can be resolved but the disks are going to be required if it's running Snow Leopard.
First get the disks, then attempt Disk Utility > Repair Disk and check the SMART status if the drive is still good.
If there is no backup of data, get that off the machine using a external boot drive.
To fix that problem of a bad sectors, unfortutly the entire drive will need to be Zero Erased (security option > zero all data) using Disk Uility while c or option/alt key booted from the 10.6 disks (using a wired or built in keyboard), it's the only way.
This means all programs, files (remaining) and OS X will be removed in the process. You could replace the drive also.
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How do I reset my MacBook Pro (2008) after installing Mavericks?
Hello,
My MacBook Pro is very slow, which could be due to age.
However, before I just get a new one, I want to try to reset it and basically clean it properly. I have never done that and hope that this could be the solution to the issue.
However, I simply do not know how to do it.
I tried reinstalling Mavericks but it does not offer this option..
Help anyone?
Thank you very much,
IngkeYou need the original discs that shipped with your MacBook Pro in 2008. If you don't have them, you can call Apple (phone # at bottom of page) and, with your serial number handy, order a new set. Cost will be about $25 including shipping & taxes, I believe.
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auf Deutsch:
Auf meinem Macbook pro war Leopard und bootcamp 3.2 unter windows 7 installiert. Nach dem update auf lion kann bootcamp nicht mehr upgedatet werden. Weder auf 3.3. noch auf 4.0. Folgende Fehlermeldung kommt: Boot camp Dienste: Das installierte Produkt stimmt nicht mit der Installationsquelle überein. ... Was kann ich tun?It means what it says. The "computer person" formatted it wrongly/ unsuitably. it needs to be formatted again.
Error "Case-sensitive drives not supported" or similar install error | Mac OS
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Hi there ovadia!
You can transfer the music purchased by your iTunes account from your iPod nano to your MacBook Pro by following the steps outlined in this article:
iTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iOS device or iPod to a computer
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1848
Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities!
Cheers,
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Is there a plug or something in to make my 2007 macbook pro able to install Mountain Lion?
I bought it in early 2007 so just miss out on the cut off point. Is compatibilty based on Hardware or software?
Thanks
MarkMark Harlen wrote:
Is there a plug or something in to make my 2007 macbook pro able to install Mountain Lion?
I bought it in early 2007 so just miss out on the cut off point. Is compatibilty based on Hardware or software?
Thanks
Mark
No. The architechture is too old. I think Lion will be as far as you can go, as a guess without knowing your specs. But if the machine cannot run Mountain Lion then there is no way of doing it (short of replacing the mechanics which would be more expensive than buying a more up to date Mac)
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Did it work prior to installing Maverick?
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I have a new MacBook Pro with Iphoto installed when purchased. When editing a photo, primarily orientation changes, the slideshow initially displays the photos in proper orientation. However, after leaving Iphoto and shutting down the computer, and then going back to run a slideshow the photo displays back to its' original orientation, that is, the edit-change was not saved. Please help...the program information says all edit-changes are automatically save and therefore there is no save command, but my changes are not being saved...thank you for any suggestions...HM
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LN -
macbook pro won't read discs. I have tried resetting the SMC & the computer itself. Any ideas
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genepaquin,
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To retrieve photos from a corruptrd iPhoto Library on your Mac we need to know the version number and more about the "crash" you experienced, the state of your mac, the system, the data. Please post back with more details.
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