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Bluetooth Not Available - Mid 2010 Macbook Pro
I have a 13" mid 2010 Macbook Pro running 10.8.3. For some reason, I started it up the other day and my Bluetooth is now for some reason unavailable.
I've had this problem in the past, and if my ...
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After years dead, MacBook display suddenly worked, until PRAM zapped
A couple of years ago, I got liquid in my MacBook Pro 5,2 (Unibody 17" Early 2009). After that, the display never worked. Apple Stores and Authorized Repair places insist on me paying over $1000 for a ...
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Were the 2009 MBP's affected by the NVIDIA problem?
I am considering purchasing a mid 2009 Macbook Pro - 13", 2.53 GHz.
However, someone advised me to beware of the NVIDIA graphics card problem they had in 'that time frame'. As I understand, the ...
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Black Screen after installing RAM in MacBook (early 2008)
I've tried installing 2 x 2gb DDR2 PC2-6400 modules into an early 2008 MacBook. After installation the machine booted into a black screen, with no chime.
I tried reseating the RAM, same problem. I ...
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USB Port of Macbook frequently stop working
One of the two USB ports of my Macbook Pro stop working frequently.
Once I reboot the computer, then two USB ports work well.
But one of them (always the same one makes the problem) stops working.
I ...
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How can I fix this pixelated Macbook Pro display malfunction?
My Macbook Pro (Core 2 Duo - 2007) has seen better days. When I try to start, it simply boots to this odd pixelated image of the Apple start screen:
I can only imagine that this is a display issue, ...
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Specify the resource a virtual machine has
I am using a Mac having this:
I have installed VMware Fusion, in one virtual machine Ubuntu has been installed with this ressource:
And here is what is displayed in System Monitor of Ubuntu:
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Can a 2009 MacBook Pro use more memory than Apple's 'maximum RAM' figure of 8 GB?
I have a 2009 MBP with 8GB of RAM. I run Windows under Parallels pretty much all the time (I use Visual Studio for work). I recently installed an SSD to speed it up a bit and its running beautifully. ...
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MacBook Pro only stays on for less than a minute
This morning when I woke up my computer it turned off itself. Now it won't stay on for more than a couple minutes. The computer will boot up normally, but soon it turns off again. When it turns off, I ...
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Macbook pro 13 2012 (HD4000) 8GB(1600 Mhz) single RAM stick issue
I have a Apple Macbook Pro 13" 2012 IvyBridge HD4000 Model which came with
2GB x 2GB RAM.
I Recently bought a single stick of 8GB RAM 1600Mhz (which is compatible).
Gskill 8GB DDR3 FA-1600C11S-8GSQ ...
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Two Laptops Sitting on top of Eachother
Yesterday, my dad's older Macbook Pro was on the fritz (graphics issues), so he switched to using his newer one. He set the newer one on top of the old one, and it resisted to boot up, even when we ...
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Will this hard drive work with my 2009 15 macbook pro unibody?
Western Digital WD Scorpio Black 750 GB SATA 3 GB/s 7200 RPM 16 MB Cache Internal Bulk/OEM 2.5-Inch Mobile Hard Drive
i need to know if this hard drive will work with my computer?
I have 8 GB of ...
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Can I put a 7200 RPM hard drive in my MacBook Pro?
I have a 2009 15" unibody MacBook Pro. It came with a 250GB, 5400 RPM hard drive. Will a 7200 RPM drive make it overheat?
I have read somewhere that putting a 7200 RPM hard drive in the MacBook Pro ...
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What are the requisites for RAM in a MacBook?
I've just purchased my MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2012) (it's not the retina model where RAM is fixed) and I'm considering more RAM. On the system information app, I found this info.
BANK 0/DIMM0: 2GB ...
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My internal hard disk is 0 byte and a flashing question mark
I have been striving to bring my laptop to life,
however, I am seeing a flashing question mark on my MacbookPro screen.
I tried disk utility and it is just showing me Media and it is 0 byte.
I ran ...
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What would be most common cause of hardware failure on a MBP?
I have a MBP 13" from 2009 (5,5).
I use it a lot, it's on most of the time (but not all the time).
An apple care employee told me he hasn't seen many hard-disk failures, but isn't it the first piece ...
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How to pinpoint cause of disk I/O errors
I am getting (seemingly random) disk I/O errors on my bootdrive. At first I thought it was caused by a faulty hard drive, but now I've replaced it and I still get those errors.
These are the steps I ...
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My macbook pro hard drive seems to be corrupted, should I replace it?
I have a 2,26GHz mid-2009 macbook pro with 8Gb Ram and mountain lion (mac os x 10.8.2). Recently my computer doesn' t stop freezing and I have to force the computer to shut down. Then I ...
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adding a pre owned macbook to support list
I recently bought a store return macbook pro 15 retina, in perfect condition on eBay and Apple's 1 year warranty has not expired on it.
Now I want to addd it to my list of Apple products for support. ...
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Any suggestions to get an Audio CD to load
I just purchased four albums with a total of 6 CDs. Four of the CDs work just fine. Two of them will not load on both of my laptops. When I push them into the CD slot, I hear the drive spin up and ...
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windows can't read my HDD installed in my dvd slot on MBP
I've swapped my dvd drive with an HDD drive on my MBP 2008 non-unibody.
I can read it from MAC os but not from Windows.
I did configure it to be PC compatible...
Anyone knows why it's not seen as an ...
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Can a RAM module not be compatible with Macs?
There are DDR3 RAM modules sold on Amazon (branded by KomputerBay) where it is specified that they are "PC only" and not for Mac. They cost around £41.99 ($68).
The same company has modules with the ...
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How long will an Apple SSD last?
Like all tools, an SSD will wear out from use and eventually fail. Are there data on roughly how long the SSD's that Apple ships in it's portable line last?
From my research, it seems that the ...
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MacBook SSD replacement — sudden motion shock sensor in optical bay?
When looking to upgrade a MacBook Pro with a solid state drive (SSD), one option is to:
First, install the SSD instead of the spinning hard disk drive (HDD).
Then, install the HDD instead of the ...
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MacBook Pro hard drive problems: Can it be hard drive cable?
My MacBook Pro 2009, (13inch, snow leopard), does not boot into OsX. I also have bootcamp windows, and I can boot into windows with no problem.
I pressed the D key while starting and made a Apple ...
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MacBook Pro heat problem
My MacBook Pro 13" fell down from a coffee table and its getting heated up after that. Although the laptop is working with no problem of memory or hard drive, sometimes it makes a strange noise and ...
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Is it a good idea to seal off the optical drive bay after installing a second HDD?
When installing a HDD instead of the SuperDrive:
Does the bracket, which holds the HDD, seal off the optical drive slot in the unibody?
If not, it seems that debris and dust could get in. (I guess ...
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Available RAM less than what my Macbook is supposed to have
When I go into Photoshop and then I look at performance in the preferences, it says that I have "3240 MB Available", whereas I have a 4gb RAM MacBook Pro.
Also, it often crashes, and I frequently have ...
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Where is the hard drive in a Mac Book Pro 15" (early 2011)?
This morning I am hearing an occasional periodic quiet clicking type noise from my macbook, from roughly the lower right quadrant, underneath the arrow keys. I have no CD/DVD in the optical drive. ...
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Is it bad or unhealthy to put my Mac to sleep?
I am wondering if it is bad or unhealthy to always put my Mac to sleep or should I shut it down instead? What I mean by putting it to sleep is that the display and hard drive are sleeping.
The reason ...
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MacBook freezes with three beeps
My Feb-2011 MacBook Pro hangs with three beeps.
I noted the first strange thing a few days ago. The MacBook was in standby (as always) but very hot (not usual). I thought some process must have ...
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What purpose does this broken plastic clip serve in the MacBook Pro?
Yesterday I opened my mid 2010 15" i7 MPB (model 6,2) in order to replace its HDD. Everything went perfectly fine. Except that I noticed a broken little piece of plastic a little above the battery, ...
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MacBook Pro won't power on after SMC reset
Some water was spilled on the table and came in contact with my wife's Mid 2009 MacBook Pro near the MagSafe adapter causing the MBP to shut itself off. Based on some recommendations from the ...
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Is moving without shutting down good for MBP
My friends told me,while I am moving to other places, I can just close my rMBP without shutting down the computer.
Is it a right concept?
Will it damage hardwares?
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Macbook sleep is delayed
I have a late 2011 Macbook pro, and lately it hasn't been sleeping properly. If I close the lid for less than a minute and reopen it, it doesn't go to sleep while the lid is closed. The screen is ...
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MacBook Pro: water damage improved screen's brightness!
This isn't your typical water damage story.
One side of my 2007-model, pre-Unibody laptop got damp from rain in a backpack yesterday. When I opened it, the left quarter of the screen had a splotch of ...
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Are Macbook Pro pre Unibody topcase parts are interchangeable?
I have a question for service engineers here.
I wonder if I can source topcase (with keyboard) from any pre unibody MBP for my beaten and torn A1150 one (Core Duo original MBP)
Thank you in advance.
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A few drops of water on my Macbook Pro
I was quietly working on my Macbook Pro today when my misguided colleague (what goes through some people's heads sometimes, I'll never understand) decided to have some fun with the plant water ...
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Troubleshooting a MacBook Pro that is not charging from power
My MacBook Pro isn't charging, the light on the charger isn't lit, and the battery image indicates it is not charging .
The computer is approximately a year old. I've tried multiple outlets, so I ...
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Macbook Pro just started overheating and losing frame rate
It's strange because I've had Diablo III for a couple weeks now and I've been able to play it just fine without any performance problems. Starting today though, I've experienced some serious ...
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Is it safe to use a MacBook in a slightly tilted position?
I have a separate wooden board on top of my desk that covers the desk's entire area. (The board is made of nice wood, making the desk look more classy than it actually is. :)
I'm thinking about ...
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What's the refresh rate/sampling rate for the sudden motion sensor?
I like using my macbook pro's sudden motion sensors as an accelerometer for small at-home experiments. There are applications such as Seismac that already let you do this.
I'm now writing one myself ...
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Does AppleCare cover physical wear on MacBook Pros?
I have a Mid-2010 MacBook Pro with AppleCare. I've had a few minor/cosmetic hardware issues:
My power cord recently started coming apart. The rubber/plastic coating around the MagSafe end of the ...
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Use MacBook Pro LCD Screen as a standalone monitor
I have a broken MBP (2009, pre-unibody, 15") with a screen which I know is working.
I took it apart and there's this fancy connector, attached to the screen (sorry for branding):
Is it possible to ...
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The keyboard and trackpad on my MacBook Pro 3,1 stopped working. How to solve this problem?
The keyboard and trackpad on my macbook pro 3.1 stopped working after having frozen the operating system and reboot.
On my Mac I have Windows installed BootCamp and neither does the keyboard and ...
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Unexplainable large number of cycles of MacBook Battery
My battery is a year old, but it has 189 cycles. Why is this? I always use my MacBook with the charger plugged in and very rarely without the charger.
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Diagnosing system lockups
I am having a problem with my MacBookPro5,1 (more background below): the system will randomly lock up, with the following symptoms:
Screen freezes up, no corruption
System does not respond to ...
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MacBook Pro (15" mid-2010) crashes upon waking up from sleep sometimes
I have this MacBook for quite a while now. It's been working just fine with the exception of sleep/wake-up issues. Sometimes there's no problem at all, but occasionally it does not.
For instance, I ...
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Do new Macbook Pros come with SATA 3.0Gbps or 6.0Gbps
I'm thinking of buying a SSD or hybrid drive for my new Macbook Pro. Is the SATA connection in new Macbook Pros SATA 3.0Gbps or 6.0Gbps?
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What is the MacBook Pro's infrared port used for?
I know my macbook has an infrared port, but I don't know what it's used for.
