User Contributed Tips in the MacBook (Original) The MacBook Display forum

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Publish date: July 7, 2008
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Cornelius:
Thanks for the info. Today I was not connected to the internet, i had my sys preferences set to never sleep, never screen saver and about half way through ripping a DVD with handbrake, my powerpc G4, was back at the login screen!! I logged back in and everything was gone/shut down. I had a half ripped movie and all programs were shut down? Today I also ran apple hardware tests from the disk, techtool pro 4 and everything passed so i dont know why this keeps shutting down?? Is there anymore tests i can run from the OSX tiger disk? Heres what the console and sys log looked like after the restart:
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User Contributed Tips in The MacBook Pro Display forum

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A cracked screen (LCD) or the glass that covers the LCD? I'm a little confused what is cracked? Is your LCD operating with the crack?

User Contributed Tips in the MacBook Pro (Late 2008) Power and Batteries

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The management is quite easy. You can move your Documents, Movies, Music, and Pictures folders to another drive and then replace them in the original location with aliases.
Select Mac Help from the Finder's Help menu and search for "alias." This will provide a help file on creating and using aliases.

User Contributed Tips in The MacBook 13-inch Aluminum (Late 2008) Display

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But according to OWC it will support 8gb of RAM. http://eshop.macsales.com/Descriptions/specs/Framework.cfm?page=macbooklate08.ht ml
and also http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/Apple_MacBook_MacBook_Pro/Upgrade/DDR3
Check the Boot ROM Version in your System Profiler at this link:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1237
MacBooks with a Model ID of MacBook5,1 should have a Boot ROM version of MB51.007D.B03.
If your Boot ROM version does not match the numbers above, download the appropriate
For MacBooks (MacBook5,1)
MacBook EFI Firmware Update 1.4 (Apple.com Download)
Once you have ensured that the Boot ROM is the correct version,
make sure your Operating System is updated to Mac OS X v10.6.6.
You must be running Snow Leopard to address 8GB on these systems.

User Contributed Tips in The MacBook Pro Display (Late 2008) forum

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I bought this computer with no disks, upgraded to Lion
Replacement System Discs can be obtained from Apple's Customer Support - US (800) 767-2775 for a nominal fee. You'll need to have the model and serial number of your Mac available.
If you're not in the US, you may need to go through the regional Apple Store that serves your location to find the contact number - http://store.apple.com/Catalog/US/Images/intlstoreroutingpage.html
for some reason AHT wasn't installed
AHT is included in system disc #1.

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I don't think so, because this is not about garageband specificaly, it's about the mac using internal speakers and iphone headset microphone at the same time. Input Microphone via Jack and Output speakers on the laptop.

User Contributed Tips, MacBook Pro (Original) Power and Batteries, MB Pro

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Frani wrote:
Hi Martin, thanks for your response, I'll have a good read through that article. Just to fire some more facts at you:
My superdrive has been playing up intermittently for a while. Sometime it wont read the content on CDs / DVDs - usually copied / PC & Mac written discs, not commercial ones. However I haven't been trying to read and discs when the problems have happened.
I upgraded my hard drive from a 320Gb to a 500Gb disc about 6 months ago and the switch was done by a competent Apple Authorized Service Provider. For a few weeks after the new drive had been installed there were a few occasions where the disc was making some noise, like a clicking noise. This would start and go on for a minute or so then seem to dye down and stop. It happened a total of about 10-15 times but when I reported this to the person that fitted my new hard drive he assured me he felt it was unlikely to cause a problem. he did say that if it went on to be an issue they would replace the drive of course. Like I said this was all done about 6 months ago and the clicking noises only happened a handful of times in the first month or so after the install and it did have one bad crash in this time but since then it has been fine.
I just wondered if you thought either of the above might be a cause of the issue?
Thanks
Frani,
I think the optical drive is not your problem, but it sounds like it needs replacement. There's a 75% chance it's your hard drive. Read the article on kernel panics. It takes time to diagnose the issue, but if you get TechTools and run a full diagnostic, you might find out if it's a hardware issue. But fix permissions and clean out your cache first, just in case it's a simple fix.

User Contributed Tips, MacBook (Original) Power and Batteries on a MacBook

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Make a "Genius" appointment at an Apple Store, or go to another authorized service provider.
Back up all data on the internal drive(s) before you hand over your computer to anyone. There are ways to back up a computer that isn't fully functional—ask if you need guidance.
If privacy is a concern, erase the data partition(s) with the option to write zeros* (do this only if you have at least two complete, independent backups, and you know how to restore to an empty drive from any of them.) Don’t erase the recovery partition, if present.
Keeping your confidential data secure during hardware repair
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User Contributed Tips in the AirPort AirPort Extreme (802.11n) forum

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Ask yourself a question.
How fast is your internet connection?
If it is is 1-2-8 mb speed then you dont need 'n'.
If you transfer personal info between computers fast speeds allowed up to 54 will save you time.
'n' is to provide greater range like Mimo and increased transfer speeds.
But do you really need it?
No,if you dont transfer huge data,
Yes, if you want to transfer (stream video from your iTV from Mac if you spend most of your day in front of TV.
There is no substitute for a good reliable connection.
In my real world experience because I only have a 8mb ADSL connection 'g' is not the strongest and most reliable scenario to use. During the last airport update my last 3 years of uninterrupted airport connections mixed PC and Macs on WDS set up went belly up and I had posted my thoughts as well with the relevant results and now set up is fine. But at a price.
Downgraded to all on 'b' and now use my Draytek Vigor 2800VG and have AEBS put away in storage.
My signal and range is out of this world. When I decide that I have enough free time to sit in front of a TV and download movies and watch them when I have nothing better to do such as travel the world etc. etc., that is the time I will go for speed...or will I.
Dont get bamboozled by the hype. If you really want one wait for a year then decide. Let others solve the teething problems as is there want.

User Contributed Tips in the Mac Pro Displays and the Mac Pro forum

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You can use the two graphics cards, but it's only useful if you have more than two displays. It won't give you higher speed.

User Contributed Tips in the AirPort AirPort Express Forum

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User Contributed Tips, Ports & interfaces on MacBook Pro (Late 2008 & 2009)

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Thanks again for your help Rod!
One of the first things I tried was different combinations of devices to see if it may have been the device just not powering up. The main device I use is an official Apple wired keyboard, because at home I connect my MBP to my monitor and use a separate keyboard and mouse. I have tried other devices too with the same result, they only work when the dock is connected. I have tried connecting my iPhone via USB cable, i have a 16GB SanDisk Cruzer flash drive, which only lights up if the dock is connected, and I have a 4 port USB hub with a power LED on it, which again only lights up when the dock is connected.
I looked in system profiler, and it says the USB ports are there, but doesn't recognise any devices plugged in, other than the dock. However, when the dock is plugged in, for example, it recognises the Apple keyboard in the other port.
I took two screen shots, one of system profiler without the dock plugged in (USB keyboard still plugged in but not showing up), and another of when I plugged the dock in.
Without Dock:
With Dock:
It might be worth pointing out that the HDD dock has two USB ports on it, which is what is highlighted in the second pic.
I have also tried rebooting the computer with devices already attached but with the same result again. I've tried booting it with the dock and the keyboard attached, with just the keyboard, with just the dock, but either way unless the dock is connected, nothing else will work via USB.
I just want to say thanks again Rod, it's very kind of you to spend your time trying to help me, and it is really appreciated!
I'm going to contact Apple support shortly and see if they can offer a solution, or see if I can send it in for repair, which I am reluctant to do seeing as it's my only computer
Cheers!
Gav

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