Upgrade Early 2008 from 10.5.8, to ? PLUS a broken RAM slot

I have a Early 2008 white MacBook, 2.4 GHz Core 2 Duo.
As I understand it, if I want to upgrade to 10.7, I need to first purchase a 10.6 DVD, correct?
Is a multi license DVD available? I have 2 machines running 10.5.8, the MacBook and an iMac.
Also, the MacBook has been dropped, and now only 1 of the 2 RAM slots works. (I think the Logic Board is damaged)
It looks like it could normally support 6GB (4+2), but since I can only use 1 slot, can I use a single 4GB, or just a 2? (It currently only has 1GB)
I realize I should probably just buy a newer machine, but honestly this one does all I need. The only reason I am even updating the OS is because Firefox will no longer work, and some other similar things that are software related.
Thanks!

With the Snow Leopard OS X 10.6 retail DVD, the license is usually for one computer at a time to be using the installed system. However as soon as each computer is upgraded to 10.6.8 and running adequately, any computers fated to access the App Store or Mac App Store for OS X upgrade to 10.7.5, would no longer be running Snow Leopard 10.6; so the license would be open for another upgrade at least to 10.6.8.
The ailing Mac with only one RAM slot should probably not be upgraded to a higher OS X than 10.6.8, in fact you'd likely need all the supported RAM an undamaged computer would normally have in a full upgrade, for a later OS X to work adequately. Given the damaged machine is running on borrowed time, and needs a hardware repair (such as a specialist authorized Apple repair service can do, in or out of warranty) the least effort involved would be better.
The older iLife and other applications that ran OK in Leopard 10.5.8 & earlier won't do so well after Snow Leopard 10.6.8 because a feature is not available after 10.6.8 by the name Rosetta to run older powerPC based applications that were common. Those will not run in later 10.7+ or without Rosetta installed from the Install disc in 10.6.8. This may add a layer of difficulty if you have application installers from another era.
There are a few fairly good highly capable portable Mac repairer service companies that could fix the issue in the partially failed MacBook for reasonable cost, and inspect the rest of the computer, before offering a warranty on their own work. Some of these also offer repaired models as part of their overall business. One that I have brief familiarity with some 8 or 9 years ago, was wegenermedia.com & sent an iBook to them in the mail. And recently discussed with them a repair to my first-edition MacBook 1.83GHz coreduo.
With only one RAM slot working you could try either chip, to see if one works better than another; however the way core 2 duo processors use RAM it is better if each slot has similar RAM, since it may affect processing as well as data flow. Later models really prefer matching spec sets.
Have you looked into the iFixit manuals to see the effort involved (if they show it) behind getting to the logic board? Some aspects of repair can lead to more damages than the cure was meant to fix.
Hopefully it will work OK.
Good luck & happy computing!

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Upgrading Early 2008 MBP to dual drive format and new OS. Should I install new drives or OS first?

Hi there. I have a Early 2008 15" MBP (4,1). Model A1260. 2.6GHz with a (almost full) 320gb 7200rpm hdd. Instead of spending thousands on a new MBP, I've decided to give my old one a makeover for a few hundred. Here's my situation:
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I'm also currently running Leopord and want to upgrade my OS X. I have the install disk from Apple.
So my questions are as follows:
1. This is my first venture into performing surgery of any kind on the computer and I'm not a professional. In a broad sense, is this too much for my 'older' computer to handle?
2. If I'm good to go this big, should I upgrade my OS first and then switch out the drives or vice versa?
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I also just wanted to openly ask for advice in general, based on my lack of experience. Is there something else I should know before diving in?
Thanks ahead of time for taking the time to help. I grately appreciate it! I'm really looking forward to this project!

Hi, what you plan to do will indeed revive your old Mac and make it ~~ fly ~~
Before you do anything else, Backup Backup Backup, at least to Time Machine and one cloned drive BEFORE you embark on any of the above.
kgroove1 wrote:
Hi there. I have a Early 2008 15" MBP (4,1). Model A1260. 2.6GHz with a (almost full) 320gb 7200rpm hdd. ..
So my questions are as follows:
1. This is my first venture into performing surgery of any kind on the computer and I'm not a professional. In a broad sense, is this too much for my 'older' computer to handle?
I have the same model (early 2008 Macbook Pro, A1260, 4,1) and currently run OS X Mavericks on my system with 2 x 1TB Seagate Hybrid hard drives in each bay. Now my computer SINGS.....¶¶•ªªº••¶¶¶
You say that your hard disk space is low and you will find that that is the biggest bottleneck for your system, so upgrading the hard disk space will make a huge diference. But you should also consider upgrading your RAM too. Some time ago I had upgraded my RAM from the factory installed 2 GB to the maximum 6GB allowed on this computer, and it has made a huge difference.
2. If I'm good to go this big, should I upgrade my OS first and then switch out the drives or vice versa?
This step depends on what kind of system you want to set-up. Do you want a clean install, with an out of the box kind of system so that you set up all applications and settings from scratch, or do you want to maintain your old settings and apps as they are, maintaining your users and settings.
The best way to do the latter is to get an external hard drive enclosure to hold the new drive, and after erasing it and formatting it, clone your old hard drive onto it, using Carbon Copy Cloner or Superduper. But for this you will need a SSD with at least the same amount of hard disk space as your current boot drive. After the cloning operation is done, you can swap the drive out from the main enclosure and remove the Optical drive to be replaced by an Optical Bay to hold the new large capacity storage hard disk.
3. This computer seems to run hot. I feel like it always has and always thought it was because of the 2.6Ghz processor. I'm looking at the WD Black Scorpio 750gb 7200rpm. Is this going to run a lot hotter than my current 300gb 7200rpm HDD? Is there a better option? I usually use it with a USB fan base.
In my opinion you do not need a 7200 RPM in your optical bay. A 5400 RPM drive will not be noticeably slower on your system, and the benefit of running this in terms of power usage and heat generation will outweigh the slower speed. Also, the Seagate Hybrid drives that I use have 8GB of Flash memory, to run frequently used apps much faster, and the speeds are excellent with lower heat generation.
To sum up, to lower your CPU temperatures, get more RAM, extra hard disk space for your boot drive and run a lower speed drive.
I also just wanted to openly ask for advice in general, based on my lack of experience. Is there something else I should know before diving in?
Since you are upgrading from Leopard to Mavericks, you will need to putchase a retail version of 10.6.3 (Snow Leopard) or above and install that before you can install Mavericks as a free upgrade. I would install that first, then upgrade to Mavericks on my old system, and only then clone the system afetr checking that it was working to my satisfaction.
BEFORE embarking on any of the above, Backup Backup Backup your current system, at least to Time Machine and one cloned drive.
I have done the 2 x 1TB upgrade just last week and for your reference below is a picture of my own set-up, with hardware links and links to iFixit instructions.
Comprehensive iFixit "How-to" instructiions can be found here:
http://www.ifixit.com/Device/MacBook_Pro_15%22_Core_2_Duo_Models_A1226_and_A1260
For my hardware, see the links below to get some ideas:
Optical Bay Enclosure:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00A2VNUK4/ref=noref/278-2586001-6565828?ie=U TF8&psc=1&s=computers
SSD:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00BQ8RGL6/ref=noref?ie=UTF8&psc=1&s=computer s
My HDD:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00BHRWHNI/ref=oh_details_o01_s01_i02?ie=UTF8 &psc=1
(The picture below is while I was testing the system before I replaced the original 750GB Toshiba with the Seagate 1TB)
Have fun

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Hi,
Please reinstall Windows PowerShell 1.0 to repair it and try to uninstall it again.
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Windows PowerShell 1.0 English-Language Installation Package for Windows Server 2003 (KB926139)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=10ee29af-7c3a-4057-8367-c9c1dab6e2bf
Process Monitor v2.94
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Upgrading early 2008 Mac Pro

I work in animation, I have a Early 2008 mac pro. I am a motion graphics artist, I currently have a 2gb graphics card in the system but only 10gb of ram. Will I only see the best performance if I also max out the computer memory to 32gb of ram??

8 DIMMs are suppose to improve memory bandwidth by 15%+
SSD for system and for scratch, for photo libraries also helps - you have to watch for SSD PCIe controllers though and your free 16x slot for those.
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SSd macbook upgrade early 2008

i have an ealy 2008 macbook 2.4 ghz
can i support a 6g ssd or just a 3g ssd?

Sergio25 wrote:
i have an ealy 2008 macbook 2.4 ghz
can i support a 6g ssd or just a 3g ssd?
Your MacBook4,1 has a 1.5 Gbp/s Serial ATA (SATA) interface. You can use 3.0 Gbp/s SATA drives in it, as they will fall back to 1.5 Gb/s. Do not use a 6.0 Gbp/s drive in that system.
For the record, I use an Intel Series 320 in my Mid-2007 MacBook2,1. Bloody quick!

MacBook4.1 early 2008 - Upgrade Ram and Storage

Hey Guys, my English is not good, so please, take me patient = )
I have a Black MacBook early 2008, ( MacBook4,1 ). I want to do a Ram and HD upgrade.
I was reading
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3226716?start=0&tstart=0
but i am not sure if i can upgrade to 8gb in Lion, and wich Hard Disk is good for me.
Any way, I am thinking whats the better option: Do a Upgrade or buy a new MacBook.
I know, i cant upgrade for 10.8 or 10.9 but i want to know if i can use this machine for a ltlle more of time.,
Please, tell me, in your opinion, whats the better option.
If you can, please, indicate how can i upgrade 4, 6, or 8GB acording your suggest. I am not sure
if i can put 8G Ram in the machine. (btw, that will be amazing)
For HD i have no idea for compatibles disks with this model, (size, etc)
My intension is use this apps: Autocad, Win8 with bootcamp, Photoshop, Office, etc...
I''ll be happy paying until 400$ for Upgrades.
I was reading for problems with 8gb in macbooks 4,1, but i dont know...
Thanks anyway!
Spec sys:
Hardware Overview:
Model Name:          MacBook
Model Identifier:          MacBook4,1
Processor Name:          Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed:          2,4 GHz
Number of Processors:          1
Total Number of Cores:          2
L2 Cache:          3 MB
Memory:          2 GB
Bus Speed:          800 MHz
Boot ROM Version:          MB41.00C1.B00
SMC Version (system):          1.31f1
Serial Number (system):          W8******0P2
Hardware UUID:          0A4651CF-CFA4-5824-8223-0D7EFF41F550
Sudden Motion Sensor:
State:          Enabled
Ethernet:
Type:          Ethernet
Hardware:          Ethernet
BSD Device Name:          en0
IPv4:
Configuration Method:          DHCP
IPv6:
Configuration Method:          Automatic
Ethernet:
MAC Address:          00:22:41:2f:fb:e9
Media Options:
Media Subtype:          Auto Select
Proxies:
Exceptions List:          *.local, 169.254/16
FTP Passive Mode:          Yes
Service Order:          0
System Software Overview:
System Version:          Mac OS X 10.7.5 (11G63)
Kernel Version:          Darwin 11.4.2
Boot Volume:          Odin
Boot Mode:          Normal
Computer Name:          Hernan’s MacBook
User Name:          Hernan Rosas (hernan)
Secure Virtual Memory:          Enabled
64-bit Kernel and Extensions:          No
Time since boot:          17 minutes
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The model 4,1 (Early 2008) can use 6gb of 200 pin 667mhz PC2-5300 RAM
These are good online stores for Mac compatible RAM
OWC 667Mhz RAM
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/MacBook/DDR2/ - They offer Mac tested RAM at very good prices.
Crucial Memory http://www.crucial.com/ - good place to buy RAM from all over the world. They also have an excellent memory selector that allows you to choose memory based on your computer's model
Data Memory Systems http://www.datamemorysystems.com/apple-memory.asp - another good, cheap place to buying RAM if you live in the U.S.
Here are instructions on replacing RAM in a MacBook with a removable battery. http://homeoffice.consumerelectronicsnet.com/articles/viewarticle.jsp?id=44404
If you don’t have the tools to open up the MacBook OWC has a set for $5.
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/TOOLKITMHD/

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Hello,
I just upgraded to Mavericks on my early 2008 Macbook Pro. I originally had Snow Leopard on it and it seemed much faster before Mavericks. I currently have 2GB of ram on this machine... would upgrading to 4 GB be that much helpful? Would my machine only recognize 3 GB? And last but not least, if it would only recognize 3 GB would it be ok to install 1 GB in the first slot and 2 GB in the second? I have heard machines perform better if they have the same about of RAM in each slot.
Or should I just revert back to snow leopard??
Thank you for you time!
Matthew

matthewthemacgeek wrote:
I thought early 2008 Macbook Pros could only recognize 3gb total for ram? Is that not true?
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My Macbook (early 2008) no longer connects to my iMac. Any solutions beyond turning file share on?

Greetings,
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Wake up my Mac Pro 3.1 early 2008

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I face that matter also on every OS I used since I installed an intel SSD in the past, so I keep disabled sleep time in preferences pane all these years!

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In addition, when there is not much overprovisiong the lifetime of a SSD is shorter that with much overprovisioning: so if you think that the SSD slow write speed is due to this, reformat and let a serious space unformatted, like 10%.
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Lex

My Early 2008 iMac freeze with no apparent reason

I have an Early 2008 iMac (2.66GHz Core 2 Duo with 4GB RAM).
Since installing Lion, sometimes the computer freezes without apparent reason.
The only thing I'm sure is that this is NOT the same as the Quicktime video problem – I wasn't watching a Quicktime video, nor a Flash website when it froze. Actually, today happened while I wasnt' doing anything: the computer was on, but I was at launch.
Anyway, what happens is really strange: the screen freeze, I can't do things like change volume, but the mouse still works – albeit without producing results on screen such as dock magnification etc. Also, while the computer was frozen a Time Machine backup occured as scheduled, and I was able to stream my computer's music to my iPhone using the Home Sharing feature.
The clock also remain frozen (at 12:51), so I looked at the logs and this is what I found:
11/01/12 12:46:42,783 iTunes: _NotificationSocketReadCallbackGCD (thread 0x7fff73778960): Unexpected connection closure...
11/01/12 12:55:58,614 com.apple.usbmuxd: _SendAttachNotification (thread 0x7fff73778960): sending attach for device 00:26:bb:fc:33:cf@fe80::226:bbff:fefc:33cf._apple-mobdev._tcp.local.: _GetAddrInfoReplyReceivedCallback matched.
11/01/12 12:55:58,898 usbmuxd: _AMDeviceConnectByAddressAndPort (thread 0x101281000): IPv4
11/01/12 12:55:59,072 ath: _AMDDeviceAttachedCallbackv3 (thread 0x7fff73778960): Device 'AMDevice 0x10185aa80 {UDID = 8851d03d087cdedc1ee4cd34f58d63e07cd164e8, device ID = 33, FullServiceName = 00:26:bb:fc:33:cf@fe80::226:bbff:fefc:33cf._apple-mobdev._tcp.local.}' attached.
11/01/12 12:55:59,072 iTunes: _AMDDeviceAttachedCallbackv3 (thread 0x10fced000): Device 'AMDevice 0x7f9122ee51f0 {UDID = 8851d03d087cdedc1ee4cd34f58d63e07cd164e8, device ID = 33, FullServiceName = 00:26:bb:fc:33:cf@fe80::226:bbff:fefc:33cf._apple-mobdev._tcp.local.}' attached.
11/01/12 12:56:00,758 AppleMobileDeviceHelper: _AMDDeviceDetached (thread 0xacbba2c0): Device 'AMDevice 0x52ea00 {UDID = 8851d03d087cdedc1ee4cd34f58d63e07cd164e8, device ID = 32, FullServiceName = 00:26:bb:fc:33:cf@fe80::226:bbff:fefc:33cf._apple-mobdev._tcp.local.}' detached.
11/01/12 12:56:01,682 AppleMobileDeviceHelper: _AMDDeviceAttachedCallbackv3 (thread 0xacbba2c0): Device 'AMDevice 0x33b210 {UDID = 8851d03d087cdedc1ee4cd34f58d63e07cd164e8, device ID = 33, FullServiceName = 00:26:bb:fc:33:cf@fe80::226:bbff:fefc:33cf._apple-mobdev._tcp.local.}' attached.
11/01/12 12:56:34,322 com.apple.usbmuxd: _SendDetachNotification (thread 0x7fff73778960): sending detach for device 00:26:bb:fc:33:cf@fe80::226:bbff:fefc:33cf._apple-mobdev._tcp.local.: _BrowseReplyReceivedCallback got bonjour removal.
11/01/12 12:56:34,322 iTunes: _AMDDeviceDetached (thread 0x10fced000): Device 'AMDevice 0x7f9122ee51f0 {UDID = 8851d03d087cdedc1ee4cd34f58d63e07cd164e8, device ID = 33, FullServiceName = 00:26:bb:fc:33:cf@fe80::226:bbff:fefc:33cf._apple-mobdev._tcp.local.}' detached.
11/01/12 12:56:34,324 iTunes: _NotificationSocketReadCallbackGCD (thread 0x7fff73778960): Unexpected connection closure...
11/01/12 13:00:22,505 com.apple.usbmuxd: _SendAttachNotification (thread 0x7fff73778960): sending attach for device 00:26:bb:fc:33:cf@fe80::226:bbff:fefc:33cf._apple-mobdev._tcp.local.: _GetAddrInfoReplyReceivedCallback matched.
11/01/12 13:00:22,974 usbmuxd: _AMDeviceConnectByAddressAndPort (thread 0x100781000): IPv4
11/01/12 13:00:23,344 iTunes: _AMDDeviceAttachedCallbackv3 (thread 0x10fced000): Device 'AMDevice 0x7f9123cc9db0 {UDID = 8851d03d087cdedc1ee4cd34f58d63e07cd164e8, device ID = 34, FullServiceName = 00:26:bb:fc:33:cf@fe80::226:bbff:fefc:33cf._apple-mobdev._tcp.local.}' attached.
11/01/12 13:00:23,344 ath: _AMDDeviceAttachedCallbackv3 (thread 0x7fff73778960): Device 'AMDevice 0x10186ccf0 {UDID = 8851d03d087cdedc1ee4cd34f58d63e07cd164e8, device ID = 34, FullServiceName = 00:26:bb:fc:33:cf@fe80::226:bbff:fefc:33cf._apple-mobdev._tcp.local.}' attached.
11/01/12 13:00:25,583 AppleMobileDeviceHelper: _AMDDeviceDetached (thread 0xacbba2c0): Device 'AMDevice 0x33b210 {UDID = 8851d03d087cdedc1ee4cd34f58d63e07cd164e8, device ID = 33, FullServiceName = 00:26:bb:fc:33:cf@fe80::226:bbff:fefc:33cf._apple-mobdev._tcp.local.}' detached.
11/01/12 13:00:26,228 AppleMobileDeviceHelper: _AMDDeviceAttachedCallbackv3 (thread 0xacbba2c0): Device 'AMDevice 0x549be0 {UDID = 8851d03d087cdedc1ee4cd34f58d63e07cd164e8, device ID = 34, FullServiceName = 00:26:bb:fc:33:cf@fe80::226:bbff:fefc:33cf._apple-mobdev._tcp.local.}' attached.
11/01/12 13:01:51,000 kernel: ** Device in slot: SLOT--1 **
11/01/12 13:01:51,000 kernel: ** GPU Debug Info Start **
11/01/12 13:01:51,000 kernel: 0x00009583
11/01/12 13:01:51,000 kernel: 0x000000d6
11/01/12 13:01:51,000 kernel: 0x00000001
11/01/12 13:01:51,000 kernel: 0x00000018
11/01/12 13:01:51,000 kernel: 0x0000d052
11/01/12 13:01:51,000 kernel: 0x00000001
11/01/12 13:01:51,000 kernel: 0x00000001
11/01/12 13:01:51,000 kernel: 0x00009583
11/01/12 13:01:51,000 kernel: 0x00000001
11/01/12 13:01:51,000 kernel: 0x00000015
11/01/12 13:01:51,000 kernel: 0x00000000
11/01/12 13:01:51,000 kernel: 0x00000001
It goes on like this for a while, then:
11/01/12 13:02:10,000 kernel: 0xffffffff
11/01/12 13:02:10,000 kernel: 0xffffffff
11/01/12 13:02:10,000 kernel: 0xffffffff
11/01/12 13:02:10,000 kernel: 0xffffffff
11/01/12 13:02:10,000 kernel: 0xffffffff
11/01/12 13:02:10,000 kernel: 0xc0016900
11/01/12 13:02:10,000 kernel: 0x000001b1
11/01/12 13:02:10,000 kernel: 0x00000004
11/01/12 13:02:10,000 kernel: 0xc0016900
11/01/12 13:02:10,000 kernel: 0x00000207
11/01/12 13:02:10,000 kernel: ** GPU Debug Info End **
11/01/12 13:05:56,965 com.apple.usbmuxd: _SendDetachNotification (thread 0x7fff73778960): sending detach for device 00:26:bb:fc:33:cf@fe80::226:bbff:fefc:33cf._apple-mobdev._tcp.local.: _BrowseReplyReceivedCallback got bonjour removal.
11/01/12 13:05:56,966 iTunes: _AMDDeviceDetached (thread 0x10fced000): Device 'AMDevice 0x7f9123cc9db0 {UDID = 8851d03d087cdedc1ee4cd34f58d63e07cd164e8, device ID = 34, FullServiceName = 00:26:bb:fc:33:cf@fe80::226:bbff:fefc:33cf._apple-mobdev._tcp.local.}' detached.
11/01/12 13:05:56,967 iTunes: _NotificationSocketReadCallbackGCD (thread 0x7fff73778960): Unexpected connection closure...
11/01/12 13:07:21,408 com.apple.usbmuxd: _SendAttachNotification (thread 0x7fff73778960): sending attach for device 00:26:bb:fc:33:cf@fe80::226:bbff:fefc:33cf._apple-mobdev._tcp.local.: _GetAddrInfoReplyReceivedCallback matched.
11/01/12 13:07:21,877 usbmuxd: _AMDeviceConnectByAddressAndPort (thread 0x100781000): IPv4
11/01/12 13:07:22,308 iTunes: _AMDDeviceAttachedCallbackv3 (thread 0x10fced000): Device 'AMDevice 0x7f9123a21160 {UDID = 8851d03d087cdedc1ee4cd34f58d63e07cd164e8, device ID = 35, FullServiceName = 00:26:bb:fc:33:cf@fe80::226:bbff:fefc:33cf._apple-mobdev._tcp.local.}' attached.
11/01/12 13:07:22,308 ath: _AMDDeviceAttachedCallbackv3 (thread 0x7fff73778960): Device 'AMDevice 0x10185aa80 {UDID = 8851d03d087cdedc1ee4cd34f58d63e07cd164e8, device ID = 35, FullServiceName = 00:26:bb:fc:33:cf@fe80::226:bbff:fefc:33cf._apple-mobdev._tcp.local.}' attached.
11/01/12 13:07:26,592 AppleMobileDeviceHelper: _AMDDeviceDetached (thread 0xacbba2c0): Device 'AMDevice 0x549be0 {UDID = 8851d03d087cdedc1ee4cd34f58d63e07cd164e8, device ID = 34, FullServiceName = 00:26:bb:fc:33:cf@fe80::226:bbff:fefc:33cf._apple-mobdev._tcp.local.}' detached.
11/01/12 13:07:27,131 AppleMobileDeviceHelper: _AMDDeviceAttachedCallbackv3 (thread 0xacbba2c0): Device 'AMDevice 0x362950 {UDID = 8851d03d087cdedc1ee4cd34f58d63e07cd164e8, device ID = 35, FullServiceName = 00:26:bb:fc:33:cf@fe80::226:bbff:fefc:33cf._apple-mobdev._tcp.local.}' attached.
11/01/12 13:16:39,785 com.apple.backupd: Starting standard backup
11/01/12 13:16:40,019 com.apple.backupd: Backing up to: /Volumes/Backup di Time Machine/Backups.backupdb
11/01/12 13:17:14,751 com.apple.backupd: 2.43 GB required (including padding), 16.27 GB available
11/01/12 13:17:30,700 mdworker: Unable to talk to lsboxd
11/01/12 13:19:01,344 com.apple.backupd: Copied 4087 files (381.2 MB) from volume Macintosh HD.
11/01/12 13:19:11,801 com.apple.backupd: 2.27 GB required (including padding), 15.89 GB available
11/01/12 13:20:14,819 com.apple.backupd: Copied 3098 files (230.8 MB) from volume Macintosh HD.
11/01/12 13:20:23,700 mds: (Error) Volume: Could not find requested backup type:2 for volume
11/01/12 13:20:24,205 com.apple.backupd: Starting post-backup thinning
11/01/12 13:20:37,674 com.apple.backupd: Deleted /Volumes/Backup di Time Machine/Backups.backupdb/Galactica/2012-01-10-123033 (146.3 MB)
11/01/12 13:20:37,674 com.apple.backupd: Post-back up thinning complete: 1 expired backups removed
11/01/12 13:20:37,800 com.apple.backupd: Backup completed successfully.
11/01/12 13:55:00,567 com.apple.usbmuxd: _SendDetachNotification (thread 0x7fff73778960): sending detach for device 00:26:bb:fc:33:cf@fe80::226:bbff:fefc:33cf._apple-mobdev._tcp.local.: _BrowseReplyReceivedCallback got bonjour removal.
11/01/12 13:55:00,568 iTunes: _AMDDeviceDetached (thread 0x10fced000): Device 'AMDevice 0x7f9123a21160 {UDID = 8851d03d087cdedc1ee4cd34f58d63e07cd164e8, device ID = 35, FullServiceName = 00:26:bb:fc:33:cf@fe80::226:bbff:fefc:33cf._apple-mobdev._tcp.local.}' detached.
11/01/12 13:55:00,569 iTunes: _NotificationSocketReadCallbackGCD (thread 0x7fff73778960): Unexpected connection closure...
11/01/12 13:57:12,071 com.apple.usbmuxd: _SendAttachNotification (thread 0x7fff73778960): sending attach for device 00:26:bb:fc:33:cf@fe80::226:bbff:fefc:33cf._apple-mobdev._tcp.local.: _GetAddrInfoReplyReceivedCallback matched.
11/01/12 13:57:12,379 usbmuxd: _AMDeviceConnectByAddressAndPort (thread 0x100781000): IPv4
11/01/12 13:57:12,550 iTunes: _AMDDeviceAttachedCallbackv3 (thread 0x10fced000): Device 'AMDevice 0x7f9123c28390 {UDID = 8851d03d087cdedc1ee4cd34f58d63e07cd164e8, device ID = 36, FullServiceName = 00:26:bb:fc:33:cf@fe80::226:bbff:fefc:33cf._apple-mobdev._tcp.local.}' attached.
11/01/12 13:57:12,550 ath: _AMDDeviceAttachedCallbackv3 (thread 0x7fff73778960): Device 'AMDevice 0x10186ccf0 {UDID = 8851d03d087cdedc1ee4cd34f58d63e07cd164e8, device ID = 36, FullServiceName = 00:26:bb:fc:33:cf@fe80::226:bbff:fefc:33cf._apple-mobdev._tcp.local.}' attached.
11/01/12 13:57:14,574 AppleMobileDeviceHelper: _AMDDeviceDetached (thread 0xacbba2c0): Device 'AMDevice 0x362950 {UDID = 8851d03d087cdedc1ee4cd34f58d63e07cd164e8, device ID = 35, FullServiceName = 00:26:bb:fc:33:cf@fe80::226:bbff:fefc:33cf._apple-mobdev._tcp.local.}' detached.
11/01/12 13:57:14,815 AppleMobileDeviceHelper: _AMDDeviceAttachedCallbackv3 (thread 0xacbba2c0): Device 'AMDevice 0x37d1d0 {UDID = 8851d03d087cdedc1ee4cd34f58d63e07cd164e8, device ID = 36, FullServiceName = 00:26:bb:fc:33:cf@fe80::226:bbff:fefc:33cf._apple-mobdev._tcp.local.}' attached.
11/01/12 13:57:35,961 com.apple.usbmuxd: _SendDetachNotification (thread 0x7fff73778960): sending detach for device 00:26:bb:fc:33:cf@fe80::226:bbff:fefc:33cf._apple-mobdev._tcp.local.: _BrowseReplyReceivedCallback got bonjour removal.
11/01/12 13:57:35,961 iTunes: _AMDDeviceDetached (thread 0x10fced000): Device 'AMDevice 0x7f9123c28390 {UDID = 8851d03d087cdedc1ee4cd34f58d63e07cd164e8, device ID = 36, FullServiceName = 00:26:bb:fc:33:cf@fe80::226:bbff:fefc:33cf._apple-mobdev._tcp.local.}' detached.
11/01/12 13:57:35,962 iTunes: _NotificationSocketReadCallbackGCD (thread 0x7fff73778960): Unexpected connection closure...
11/01/12 14:05:14,778 com.apple.usbmuxd: _SendAttachNotification (thread 0x7fff73778960): sending attach for device 00:26:bb:fc:33:cf@fe80::226:bbff:fefc:33cf._apple-mobdev._tcp.local.: _GetAddrInfoReplyReceivedCallback matched.
11/01/12 14:05:15,177 usbmuxd: _AMDeviceConnectByAddressAndPort (thread 0x100781000): IPv4
11/01/12 14:05:15,342 ath: _AMDDeviceAttachedCallbackv3 (thread 0x7fff73778960): Device 'AMDevice 0x10185aa80 {UDID = 8851d03d087cdedc1ee4cd34f58d63e07cd164e8, device ID = 37, FullServiceName = 00:26:bb:fc:33:cf@fe80::226:bbff:fefc:33cf._apple-mobdev._tcp.local.}' attached.
11/01/12 14:05:15,342 iTunes: _AMDDeviceAttachedCallbackv3 (thread 0x10fced000): Device 'AMDevice 0x7f9122fad930 {UDID = 8851d03d087cdedc1ee4cd34f58d63e07cd164e8, device ID = 37, FullServiceName = 00:26:bb:fc:33:cf@fe80::226:bbff:fefc:33cf._apple-mobdev._tcp.local.}' attached.
At this point I restarted the computer using the power button.
For the record, a few months ago I replaced the hard drive thinking it could be the problem – good thing I needed more space anyway because it happened twice AFTER I replaced it.
Any help?

Welcome to Lion, I have 10.7.4 and this has been a problem every two weeks or so since 10.7.1. Fun.

HT1338 Wish to upgrade from SL to ML on Mac Pro. Spec says only on Mac Pros from early 2008 but unsure how old my Mac Pro is as it is from work. How do I find out if ok to upgrade to ML?

Wish to upgrade from SL to ML on Mac Pro. Spec says only on Mac Pros from early 2008 but unsure how old my Mac Pro is as it is from work and there are no records. How do I find out if ok to upgrade to ML?

You can write to Apple with the serial number and they can tell you exactly when your MacPro (as opposed to Mac Book Pro) was manufactured.
And in the Apple menu > about this Mac > more info > there should be sufficient detail to narrow it down.
EDIT. These are the specs for the April 2007 version.
"Suggested"
"Best"
Speed of Xeon Processors:
Dual Core 2.66 GHz x2
Quad Core 3.0 GHz x2
Memory:
1.0 GB
2.0 GB
Video Card:
NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT
ATI Radeon X1900 XT
Video Memory:
256 MB
512 MB
Hard Drive Capacity:
250 GB
500 GB
Optical Drive:
16X "SuperDrive"
16X "SuperDrive"
Price:

MacBook Early 2008 Core 2 Duo/Penryn Series - Unable to upgrade from Lion to Mountain Lion ( Looking For A Fix )

I own a MacBook "Early 2008 Core 2 Duo/Penryn" Series has Intel Processor (T8100 (2.1 GHz ) / T8300 (2.4 GHz)) 45 nm "Penryn" processors, 4 GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300) installed in pairs (two 02 GB modules), a 160.0 GB Serial ATA (5400 RPM) hard drive with "Sudden Motion Sensor" technology, an 8X dual-layer write DVD±RW/CD-RW SuperDrive, an Intel GMA X3100 integrated "graphics processor with 144 MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory", and a 13.3" widescreen TFT active-matrix "glossy" display (1280x800 native resolution). It also includes AirPort Extreme (802.11a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, Gigabit Ethernet, a FireWire "400" port, two USB 2.0 ports, optical digital audio in/out, and video out capabilities (mini-DVI) that supports an external display. These models also include the "scrolling Trackpad", built-in iSight video camera, "MagSafe" power connector, "flush against the bed " keyboard that does not touch the screen” and "no moving parts" magnetic latch that "catches without a catch".
Now to the adventure on this, the above model (stock) ships with a Operating System MAC OS X Leopard which was succeeded by MAC OS X Snow Leopard ( $19.99 / INR 1060.00 approx. ) which was again upgraded to MAC OS X Lion ( $19.99 / INR 1060.00 approx. ) and the latest one is MAC OS X Mountain Lion ( $19.99 / INR 1060.00 approx. ).
Interesting part to all this technological babble is how APPLE INC forces you buy their product both hardware and software. Now, I have this old MacBook Early 2008 Model PC and I took it to the shop and I thought I would upgrade the software (OS and APPS) so I take it to the iStore ‘Rescue Centre’, as APPLE INC calls it world over, they say you will have to upgrade it version by version and each version would cost you a licence fee! SO the cost break up would be, I’m currently on MAC OS X Leopard to be updated by MAC OS X Snow Leopard ( cost $19.99 / INR 1060.00 approx. ) which again to be upgraded MAC OS X Lion ( cost $19.99 / INR 1060.00 approx. ) and then to latest one is MAC OS X Mountain Lion ( cost $19.99 / INR 1060.00 approx. ) which means I have to pay INR 3210.00 to upgrade the machine and I agree to pay for that and after two upgrades the third one(that is the latest version) was not compatible with my machine because of inferior/outdated hardware e unit and If I want the new operating system then I told to buy the new machine which costs between INR 90,000 to INR 1,40,000!!
That … ***** !!!
So I’m here looking for somebody, anybody, whether you would be able to help me with my MacBook which is early 2008 Core 2 Duo/Penryn Series (for exact specifications, see above) and I currently running Lion on it and wondering is there any way I can upgrade this to Mountain Lion?

Your early 2008 MacBook cannot be upgraded to Mountain Lion. The reason is that Mountain Lion is entirely a 64 bit operating system, and cannot use any 32 bit components. Lion, while also 64 bit-based, can use some 32 bit components, and thus would work on all Core 2 Duo machines. This article has more details.
The center you went to was incorrect when they said you have to upgrade to each operating system. You need to be at Snow Leopard in order to access the App store to download Mountain Lion. You don't have to install Lion to get to Mountain Lion. See this Apple page on this.

Mac Pro's (early 2008) Back up plan towards a possible OS upgrade to Yosemite

Hello All. Here’re some of the details/background info…hopefully all this won’t be so annoying. Your feedback is highly appreciated. Thanks a bunch!
I have 2 Mac Pro’s (Early 2008) 3,1 both running SL (10.6.8). One I have been using non-stop throughout these years, I’d call it MP 2008 (A). The other one once belong to a friend who actually bought it around the same time I purchased mine, only that he didn’t use it much and just recently decided to sell it to me. I’d call it MP 2008 (B). Both MP’s are very light on data on the main, boot HD, just applications,… as everything I work on is kept in external hard drives and backups. I do not usually download any third party stuff (only when strictly necessary for my work) and essentially it’s all about the software and applications (Adobe CS3 and LR 0.2) I need to do my pretty basic work.
All pretty old stuff by now, I know.
Following a couple of mishaps and lots of good advice in these forums, (thanks to the hatter, etc.) I went ahead and bought 16GB of RAM for both, and an NVidia Graphics Card (all from Amazon.com) for my MP 2008 (A) to replace it after it went bad, and everything has been working just fine. As you can tell, I have not tried to upgrade much, but rather keep everything stock and running as smoothly as possible.
I am afraid the next big, important thing I MUST do is back up my almost 6 years-old HD (I know, it should’ve been done long ago). Frankly, I have never done it before because I didn’t even know that could be possible…I learned about it right here, in this forum. In this sense, much I have also read (here) about the SSD option, and about how great of an upgrade that could be too, but I have decided to stick to the regular 3.5” for now. (I just recently found out those SSD even existed!). Hopefully, once I gain a bit of confidence on how this works I’ll jump into the SSD option, cards, etc. So, I purchased 2X 3.5” SATA III HD’s to try cloning my MP 2008 (A) boot, main HD and get this process over with.
QUESTIONS
QUESTION #1: After installing the internal hard drives in bays 2 and 3: Do I have to specifically format them in order to turn them into bootable copies? If so, how do I do that? I have read about using ‘Disk Utility’ to format external hard drives for this purpose but I don’t know if that would apply for internal hard drives as well.
QUESTION #2: What are the settings/features you all recommend I should select/or deselect on CCC so I can have exact, bootable copies of my original HD? No fancy stuff, advanced options, etc…just what I need to have good enough copies that just work.
QUESTION #3: How do I test them?
I noticed that under “System Preferences/System/Startup Disk” I can select the drive/system I want to use to start up my computer from. My question is:
QUESTION #4: Can I permanently choose any of the Mac Pro four (4) bays/bootable hard drives as the main drive/system for startup? I always thought I could only be done from the original, ‘main’ bootable drive in bay 1.
QUESTION #5: What if the copy fails? How do I go back to the HD that works or to the next copy, for that matter?
About my MP 2008 (B): In an effort to sell me his MP, my friend (as knowledgeable as I am) messed up something that delays the start up a lot. I noticed that in the finder, the applications appear double, etc., so I am not so happy with it. Even though the little house icon has his name in the finder, he was able to make me the Administrator for the machine (I don’t know how). But again, it starts up to the typical chime, then a gray screen for quite a loooong while, then the apple logo, then the loading animation…and theeennnn it starts…and no known issues from there. In other words, I am sure he messed something up there while transferring this machine to me and now its startup is so delayed.
QUESTION #6: Let’s say that both the bootable HD copies I created on my MP 2008 (A) work fine: Can I take one out and install it in my MP 2008 (B) and eventually turn it into my startup drive and work from there too? Will this eventually lead to conflicting stuff? (Two machines, same identical cloned start up drive??).
Eventually, the plan is that I learn how to do all this so I can move on and upgrade with a clean install of Yosemite pretty soon.
Hopefully, both my Mac Pro’s 2008 A and B will last me a bit more and I can get to squeeze a few more seasons from them. They are awesome machines!
As you can tell, in theory I might have a little bit of a clue, but all is in the details. If you don’t mind, please shed some light on this process I am about to begin…thanks a bunch!

Thank you!
Kappy Nov 24, 2014 3:01 PM
Re: Mac Pro's (early 2008) Back up plan towards a possible OS upgrade to Yosemite in response to Juan Huerta
All new drives need to be partitioned GUID and formatted Mac OS Extended, Journaled before they can be used.
OK, is that an option I'll be prompted to by the OS or do I have to "tell" that to...Disk Utilities (?)
If cloning is your purpose then use Disk Utility's Restore option. It will clone the drives and their Recovery HD partitions automatically.
I didn't know that Disk Utility had an option for cloning a bootable drive...is it better than CCC? (I have used neither one) I really would like to save $40 and avoid downloading additional software/applications...please if you don't mind...what option would that be once I click on "Disk Utility"? If you know of a good link or reliable article on the topic that will work for me too.
Test a clone be trying to boot the computer from it.
Any bootable drive in any bay can be used to boot the computer. Use Startup Drive preferences to set the desired boot volume.
Erase the target and try again.
But if the computer fails to start because I didn't create a good copy, how do I go back? Keyboard shortcuts? I keep reading that a wired keyboard must be used...and that's scary. If that's true, could I hook up any of my Windows based keyboards via USB?
Erase the drive and install OS X. You cannot use any software installed by the prior owner that was purchased via the App Store including OS X. You must start from scratch. (this actually is 5B rather than item 6.)
Well, he created an Admin account for me and I have been handling updates and everything with the new password he created for me. I wonder if I could access the Apple Store with my ID though...it's all under my name in that computer though, so I figure that at the Apple Store I'd just enter my ID...I guess, I have not tried that yet
Yes.

Memory upgrade on a early 2008 iMac

Hi, I have a early 2008 24" iMac with 2 GB 800 MHz DDR2 SDRAM.
I have read conflicting information here vs. Apple support site and would just like some advise and possibly answers from someone who has my computer that has done a succesful upgrade. I would obviously like to upgrade as high as I can. Apple says the Max I can have is 4 GB, but I have read that the real size is 6 GB. Which is it?
Also, does anyone know of a specifc Ram that wont break the bank but is still good?
Thanks!

Many people on these forums speak well of the following suppliers.
Can't tell where you come from but ...
In North America contact OWC …        Upgrade Apple iMac Memory
In Europe contact Crucial.com …       RAM Memory Upgrade
Both companies have facilities to guide you and will recommend the correct memory package to meet whatever needs you describe to them.
There may be benefits buying from your own geographical location insofar as Shipping charges, Local sales taxes and Exchange rates. Check out the basic memory costs and do your sums.
Guide to required RAM.    Lookup Mac Specs By Serial Number, Order, Model & EMC Number, Model ID @ EveryMac.com
I think you can use 6GB on that machine.
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