Need to unfreeze MacBook Pro

How do I unfreeze my Mac book pro after foolishly trying to install Maverick without realizing my system is not capable of downloading the software?
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You can try booting into Recovery. Hold the command R key on boot sequence.
If you have access use the DiskUtility to format and reinstall the OS
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4718
If that does not take you to the internet recovery you need the original install disc.
genius bar could do it for you perhaps.

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I am currenty looking at the 15" 2.3ghz base model with 8gb of ram
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I've been a helper in the Safari forum for several years and I have seen numerous Safari crash reports where Symantec software caused the app to crash.
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skink - thanks for the kind words.
Depending on your model (check under the Apple menu, "About This Mac", "More Info...", "System Report..." and tell me your Model Identifier. Mine, for instance, says (under Hardware Overview):
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It's always good to keep an eye on battery health and to use some methods of keeping your CPU load at a minimum when using battery power. Viewing movies, whether in the DVD player or those that are on your computer, will really tax your CPU and result in lower battery life. To maximize your battery life, try to have as few apps open as possible when under battery power - particularly those that drain your CPU. You can keep and eye on this by keeping Activity Monitor, in your Utilities folder, open at all times. If you see a process that's taking 10+% of your CPU load, that's an app you should close or at least keep an eye on - my Firefox browser will sometime get in the 13% range, but I don't worry about that.
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What cables do I need to connect MacBook Pro to the TV VGA port

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I want to replace the 256 GB hard drive that came with my 2015 MBP w/ Retina with something much larger like a 1 TB hard drive. Is there a specific type of hard drive I need?
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Kappy wrote:
Your computer has a soldered-to-the-board proprietary SSD, not a HDD. It is not replaceable. You can purchase an external drive for your computer if you need additional storage space.
Update your records. None of the retina MBPs have soldered in SSDs. One fastener holds them in place.
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Need Help, Upgrade or Not? Do I just WANT or really NEED a new Macbook Pro?

Good day everyone, I love these forums, so much valuable input and information from you all.
My question is, *should I upgrade* to a new 13" early 2011 Macbook Pro, from my present computer, an early 2008 white Macbook 4.1 with 4gig RAM, 180g SSD Vertex 2, new battery, and with Applecare till Oct-2011.
My questions are whether *spending almost $1,800 cdn* for a new 13" Macbook Pro, + Applecare, + 8gig ram, + various display adapters, and hopefully keep my sata II OCZ 180g Vertex2 SSD are going to be worth the upgrade? I could sell my older Macbook 4.1 for @ $700 cdn, so the difference is @ $1,100.
*The male ego* in me has a NEED for SPEED...but my realistic rational side says ...$1,100 buys lots of other things...
My present Macbook does what I need, *but is limited* because of the SATA 1.5 bus, however I love my new 180g Vertex2 SSD. It gave my older Macbook a new speed boost. Unfortunately I went to see the new Macbook Pro's and fell in love... Do I NEED, or do I WANT????
The *new Macbook Pro's specs and features* are very appealing, as I love the aluminum body, the SATA III bus, the future potential of Thunderbolt (5 gig Super Duper CCC clones...), and the 5,900 Geekbench scores, my current machine is 2,900 Geekbench (imagine with a sata-II Vertex SSD...) My current xBench specs are below:
*My present computer usage* consists of a 24" external monitor, three external HD (Super Duper, CCC, T/M) and I always have running at the same time programs like Mail, Safari (12 tabs open), VM Parallels Desktop running XP SP3, iPhoto, iTunes, aMSN, iCal, Youtube, VNC, Skype, HTML software, Time Machine, basic photo editing, etc...
*My present setup* works fine, and naturally I read the forums about the new Macbook Pro's, and there appears to be lots of issues, heating, monitor, fans, noise, wifi, etc..... hmmmmm... maybe I should wait for the next incremental Macbook Pro upgrade?
*Decisions, Decisions... :)* Keep what I have, or spend $1,800 and than sell my old Macbook...?
Thanks for reading my long post, and looking forward to *any of your thoughts,* IAN...
My CURRENT Macbook 4.1 early 2008 xbench scores
Results 233.21
System Info
Xbench Version 1.3
System Version 10.6.6 (10J567)
Physical RAM 4096 MB
Model MacBook4,1
Drive Type OCZ-VERTEX2
Disk Test 233.21
Sequential 141.82
Uncached Write 180.37 110.74 MB/sec [4K blocks]
Uncached Write 202.31 114.47 MB/sec [256K blocks]
Uncached Read 73.64 21.55 MB/sec [4K blocks]
Uncached Read 241.65 121.45 MB/sec [256K blocks]
Random 655.69
Uncached Write 870.11 92.11 MB/sec [4K blocks]
Uncached Write 341.78 109.42 MB/sec [256K blocks]
Uncached Read 2242.11 15.89 MB/sec [4K blocks]
Uncached Read 633.19 117.49 MB/sec [256K blocks]
BENCHMARK RESULTS "before /// after" my Vertex SSD upgrade.
Time in seconds: Before /// After
Temperature
(with VM, ext HD, 24” monitor) @150-155 F /// @131-138 F
Boot w/ext HD, monitor, etc... 75 /// 53
Boot (no peripherals) 45 /// 25
VM Parallels XP 61 /// 26
VM Parallels XP shutdown 21 /// 12
Copy 353 MB folder 20 /// 10
iPhoto 10 /// 2.7
Neo Office 25 /// 8.7
Open Office 10.8 /// 3.2
Word 2008 10 /// 2.7
Excel 2008 9 /// 2.8
Powerpoint 2008 10 /// 2.9
Firefox 5.7 /// 2.9
Safari 9 /// 2.4
iTunes 5.5 /// 2.8
Shutdown 16 /// 4.2
early 2008 Macbook 4.1, Core 2 Duo
2.1 Ghz, 4Gb Ram, Sata 1.5, OSX 10.6.6
before - 500g HD 7200rpm Seagate
after - OCZ Vertex 2 SSD 180g FW 1.28

Eww, thanks for your reply, as it makes good sense, and common sense is practical when you walk into an Apple store.
I guess all the reviews and great specs of the new MB pro's made me want one...
I should probably use my current setup till it is totally outdated or simply is beyond repair.
I could ask Santa Claus for one, but by than, the 2012's will be coming out..:)
Thanks Eww for your reply, IAN....

I need to upgrade MacBook Pro

Hello and happy new year to you guys!
I own a MacBook Pro 15" 2,53 GHz mid-2009. since I'm a poor student I can't really afford buying a new one for now, I just purchased an iPad mini 2 (which I don't regret at all).
So here I wanted to upgrade it since the ram seems to be not enough now (It has 2x2 gb), I always only have 800 - 150 MB left. I am not sure if it's why my Mac is a little bit slow, but anyway. I decided to upgrade the ram.
The thing is I'm not sure if I can actually post link there but I was actually going to buy these:
http://www.amazon.fr/Komputerbay-DDR3-SODIMM-broches-1066Mhz/dp/B0031GELDM/ref=s r_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420154084&sr=8-1&keywords=SO-DIMM+DDR3+PC3-8500 the problem is there are multiple versions of it, like:
2x4 Go
2x4 Go Apple HS
2x4 Go HS
2x4 Go HS Apple
I really wanted to do all this by myself I've checked here: http://support.apple.com/fr-fr/HT1270#link2 but I still have no idea what HS and HS Apple mean, please help.
Since I am here I wanted to ask a few more question:
-Do I also need to upgrade my Mac which has 250 GB with a SSD? Or just replacing the RAM will be enough for now? I don't really need a lot of space I have about 3 external disk with 2TB in.
-Also is there a site cheaper than Amazon to buy the rams? I live in France.
-And is it worth buying a new bluetooth card so I can use Handoff on my MacBook Pro with my iPhone 5 and iPad mini 2? While looking for upgrading my MacBook Pro I've read that I could actually upgrade the bluetooth to use Handoff.
Thanks for reading. (Sorry English is not my native language)

I looked at the Mactracker program and it says the memory specs for the Mid 2009 MacBook Pro 15" are:
204-pin PC3-8500 (1066 MHz) DDR3 SO-DIMM
and wherever you get them, make sure you ask them they are guaranteed to work in your particular MacBook or that you can return them if they don't work. One thing you might want to look at is faster memory - it might be cheaper. So if the memory were rated at 1333 MHz, it would run fine in your MacBook since it memory bus is only 1066 MHz (you can always use memory rated faster than your bus, but never slower). For example I just saw the 1333 MHz 8GB kit for $75 US (at http://www.bestbuy.com/site/corsair-2-pack-4gb-1-3ghz-ddr3-sodimm-laptop-memory- kit/1623588.p?id=1218273846150&skuId=1623588&ref=06&loc=01&ci_src=14110944&ci_sk u=1623588&extensionType=pla:g&s_kwcid=PTC!pla!!!66713924146!g!!55678495279&kpid= 1623588&k_clickid=6bd738e7-c831-4005-9bae-e56cd74712ff&kpid=1623588&lsft=ref:212 ,loc:1&ksid=6bd738e7-c831-4005-9bae-e56cd74712ff&ksprof_id=8&ksaffcode=2760&ksde vice=c) and the 1066MHz memory was $90 US - so 75 euros seems same as the $90 memory, but not as good a deal as the $75 memory or the $70 memory at http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=889312&gclid=CPu__NXA9MIC FegRMwodnHIAgw&Q=&is=REG&A=details
Try to get memory with a lifetime warranty also. I've always had good luck with Amazon (and never a problem for returns). Also OWC or macsales.com is a good source, but not sure what issues are to sell from US to France and if VAT issues (is that only in UK?).
But as long as you verify with seller the memory will work with your model of MacBook Pro and if they say it will and it doesn't, you should be OK as long as they are reputable and stand behind their sales. You should probably ask advice of friends in France who have upgraded their memory and see what their experience was where they bought their memory. And verify that the warranty will still be valid in France(?) or where ever you live also from where every you buy it.
I think the "Apple HS" and "HS Apple" and "HS" are just minor typo's, as could not find anything like those comments in my looking at US memory web sites. When you get the memory look closely at all the memory chips on each of the cards - they should all be the same make/model/speed/type if good quality memory - not chips from several makers on the same card even if the specs might be the same.
Another thing to keep an eye out for is the voltage rating of the memory - memory rated at 1.35v is higher quality than memory rated at 1.5v according to what I read at http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1771553/35v-memory.html
Also, the SSD upgrade I think is a very good idea - I did that on my MacBook and have been very happy with it - speeded things up a bunch compared to the regular hard disks. All the newer MacBooks now come standard with SSD drives and there's a reason why - they are a lot faster. Transfer speeds up to 5 times faster (about 150MBps max vs 30MBps for regular disk drives). Another thing to think about is if you don't use the DVD much you can put a second drive (like the SSD where the DVD drive fits) and have lots of disk capacity. The down side is if you use your DVD a lot, it's awkward to carry around an external DVD player, but having a SSD for speed (with the OS and APPS on it) and the hard drive with your data/user_files on it is very nice). Boot up speed with and SSD is typically under 20-30 seconds and from a regular drive about a couple of minutes if I recall right. You need to get a special bracket to fit in the space that the DVD drive was in that holds the SSD drive (or another 2.5" SATA drive). I got a Crucial CT480 SSD drive and have been very happy with it for the last year. Would guess they have faster drives now than it, so do a little research and ask lots of questions.
Good luck..bon chance

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