A discontinued line of non-Pro and non-Air portable Macs.
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52 views
Can i remove MacBook battery when Mac is still running? [closed]
If my MacBook is running, can i remove battery and later put it back?
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2answers
260 views
Macbook Pro early 2011 16G Memory Upgrade
I just purchased a Corsair 16GB Memory upgrade for my 2.4GHz 13" MacBook Pro, but I have not been able to make it work.
If I put both modules together or one of the modules alone the Mac wont bootup! ...
2
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2answers
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Would a late 2008 MacBook run with 8 GB or RAM if correctly purchased?
We've got a late 2008 MacBook (already upgraded to 4GB RAM), it's fine -speed wise, but when checking the activity monitor were very close to running out of space -RAM wise.
What I would like to do ...
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1answer
97 views
Having trouble deleting old Time Machine back-ups after a restore
Due to migrating several computers over time, my MacBook Pro was bogged down with lots (and lots!) of old apps, files, etc. that I wanted to get rid of. So, I backed up to Time Machine as usual, then ...
1
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1answer
88 views
Order an non-standard keyboard layout on new MacBook
Is it possible to order a new MacBook with a keyboard that's non-standard for a given country? Let's say I want to have a Norwegian keyboard, but I'm living in Australia. Is this possible? And if it ...
7
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8answers
5k views
Macbook HD “Other” all the Sudden Almost Full
As you can see in the below image, my HD "Other" category is almost full. A couple of days ago, I randomly kept getting a popup saying that my disk was almost full. Then I went in and noticed the ...
2
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0answers
358 views
Trackpad firmware doesn't update and now stopped working (Lion & MacBook 13" Unibody)
I bought an oldish MacBook 13" Unibody (late 2008) and when I got it one of the first things I did was to install Mac OS X Lion.
Everything was working fine, until I applied an update that made the ...
0
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1answer
69 views
Mac shuts down automatically
Hi I am using MacBook 2008 model.
I've installed Win XP using Bootcamp.
For past few weeks I notice that when running Win XP, after few minutes (approx 15 to 20 mins), laptop gets shutdown ...
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0answers
155 views
How to set up macbook 2008 to samsung led tv - sound issues
I have a Macbook, and the specs are:
OS x 10.5.8
2.2 Ghtz Intel Core 2 Duo
2Gb 667 Mhtz DDR2 SDRAM
mini-dvi out
I have a Samsung LED TV with HDMI in , Component in with twin phono in
I have ...
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0answers
56 views
MacBook won't read “heavy” discs
My MacBook's drive is typically fully functional (for most discs), but I've recently noticed that it refuses to read discs with a paint coat (such as most commercial software). What could have caused ...
1
vote
0answers
40 views
Can't eject disk after creating image
I am running the latest software. This is a fresh install of Mac OS X 10.8.* latest. I am on a Macbook6,1. I am using my internal optical drive installed in a external enclosure(from OWC) after ...
1
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3answers
5k views
MacBook Pro hard disk failure. How to recover and clean install?
I have a MacBook pro, 2009, 13 inch, Original Snow leopard OS.
Recently, I was experiencing that my MacBook some times froze or restarted automatically! I didn't care, and one day it did not start!
...
0
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1answer
89 views
Is there any way to make games smoother on Macbook Pro 13'?
I currently have Macbook pro 13' and I am trying to games like Samurai vs Zombie and Contract Killer 2. Both of these are not highend games with not so detailed textures. Yet they get stuck after ...
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2answers
283 views
Trackpad working poorly on Macbook, why?
I have a Macbook 2007. It has worked very well until now, the trackpad does not respond at all, it simply stopped working. How can I debug this?
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2answers
98 views
What could be wrong with an Ethernet port on a black macbook?
In my house is an older black macbook. If I plug it into the house ethernet with a cable, youtube videos pause and spin the throbber and other network operations are also sluggish.
If I disconnect ...
0
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0answers
128 views
Crash after sleep when Bluetooth Trackpad and Keyboard are used
Since I am using the Bluetooth Keyboard and the Magic Trackpad, my MacBook Pro crashes during the sleep (it doesn't wake up and becomes very hot). Then I need to switch it off using the hardware ...
2
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3answers
4k views
My MacBook Air sometimes doesn't charge when the charger is plugged in
Sometimes when I connect my MacBook Air to the charger, the charge light on the MagSafe connector does not come on (and System Information says the power is not connected and the battery is not ...
1
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1answer
168 views
Use both Delete and Backspace in Macbook
Delete key in my MacBook Pro works as backspace in other Windows keyboards and
Fn + Delete works as 'delete forward' as an ordinary delete key in Windows keyboard.
How can I change the keyboard ...
0
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2answers
1k views
Finding drivers for Macbook Pro (13 inch, i5, 2.3GHZ) without bootcamp
I had a customer come in (regular) and brought me a mac his son screwed up by deleting partitions and installing windows. Somehow in the bootcamp process he screwed it all up.
So now there's a fresh ...
1
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2answers
715 views
How dangerous is it to hot-plug FireWire 400 devices?
I've had my MacBook since 2006 and, on the odd occasion, I've used the FireWire 400 port for connecting an HDD caddy or for networking between two Macs. I've always hot-swapped devices without a ...
1
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0answers
43 views
White MacBook ca 2009/2010 slower and vibrating
I have scoured the net for some advice on a recent issue with my MacBook.
It was for several years fast and silent but now the browser (fx 18.0.2) is perceptibly slower and there is a hum where I ...
0
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1answer
782 views
MacBook Pro 15" 2011 - missing audio device (no sound driver)
I have a problem with a 15" MacBook Pro (2011, OSX 10.7.5): After being repaired due to a water damage recently, the sound was just working fine. Some days later the audio device in the status bar ...
1
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0answers
97 views
Why is my MacBook stalling occasionally since being upgraded with an SSD?
I upgraded my 6 year old MacBook Core Duo with a 120GB SanDisk Extreme SSD. The results are pretty incredible considering the age of the computer.
The only problem I'm having are intermittent stalls. ...
0
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2answers
126 views
Apple computers model name identification and getting detailed specs?
I'm about to buy a MacBook Pro Customized Model, its model name and number is MD831/LLA.
When I google it, I couldnt find anything from a trusted apple source.
Specifications of the model is as ...
3
votes
3answers
1k views
How do I prevent the mirror-effect in video recordings in Photo Booth?
I am trying to record a lecture using Photo Booth on my Macbook but I want to be able to record what the professor has on the board. Unfortunately, photobooth seems to have a mirror image, so that all ...
0
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2answers
79 views
How can I map the F4 key's default functionality to trigger a key sequence rather than open Launchpad? (Mountain Lion)
I will use the touchpad gesture to open Launchpad. I don't use Launchpad much.
I'd like to map the F4-key (which opens Launchpad) to send the Keystroke Command + Ctrl + Shift + 4 so I can use the OSX ...
2
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1answer
355 views
Brand New MacBook Pro Retina Glitches
I noticed a lot of people have a similar problem like me. Strange glitches in some programs on some controls. They appear totally random. The image shows only one program. It also appears in Safari, ...
2
votes
1answer
213 views
Higher resolution on Macbook air - simulated?
When I connect my MBA to Apple TV it adjusts the MBA resolution to something else which makes everything smaller but gives me more screen real-estate. I don't want to do this often but sometimes its ...
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vote
1answer
248 views
Low sound on headphones Macbook pro
Very low volume when headphone is connected to my Macbook pro, even if at max. Headphone works correctly on my iphone and other devices. Tried Audio MIDI setup, settings seem to be correct 44.1KHz ...
4
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1answer
1k views
How to disable the MacBook trackpad click but keep the tap enabled?
I have a 3-year-old Mac and either the battery or something else is broken (does not matter because it's not worth fixing) and due to this the trackpad keeps getting stuck.
Now my question is: can I ...
1
vote
0answers
119 views
macbook pro hosts file not working correctly
I am trying to set up a production server ahead of the actual dns switch. I have edited my hosts file on my macbook pro 10.8.2.
I can pull up the index page but none of the style sheets are pulled ...
2
votes
1answer
196 views
SSD boot drive does not work only on primary drive slot
I have the following very strange problem with my 13" early-2011 MacBook Pro.
The disk configuration is as follows:
Primary slot - FileVault 2 encrypted 120GB OCZ Vertex 3 SSD
Secondary slot - the ...
1
vote
4answers
341 views
Is there a good way to control VLC media player on my MacBook from an iOS 5 iPhone?
I see a free application in the App Store but the reviews say it doesn't work.
I have a Snow Leopard MacBook that I hook up to my TV to watch videos sometimes. To control the video and volume, it'd ...
2
votes
2answers
3k views
Do downloads continue when lid is closed? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Is there any way to set a MacBook Pro to not sleep when you close the lid?
If I close the lid on my Macbook Air (OS X 10.5.8), will it continue downloading files - say ...
0
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0answers
227 views
Macbook black screen, white light, no chime
Past few days I've been getting this problem. When I completely shut down my Macbook (regular 2009) and turn it back on I see the white light only and black screen. Nothing works.
This has happened ...
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0answers
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Resume Mountain Lion Download after restart
Last night I was trying to download Mountain Lion. But after download reached around 90% I accidently restarted the machine. After that I cannot resume the download as it is not listing in purchases ...
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1answer
285 views
Updating macbook from 10.6.0 to 10.6.8
I am trying to update my macbook to 10.6.8. I tried to update to 10.6.8 directly but it does not update it directly so I am going in a sequential manner now. Firstly, I updated it to 10.6.1 by ...
2
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3answers
2k views
Bluetooth audio problems on a MacBook
I have a DR-BT50 bluetooth headset (they are headphones) that I want to use with my MacBook unibody. I didn't use to have any problems, but as of recently I am running into gaps/skips in the sound. ...
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2answers
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Why is the wireless connection between my MacBook and AirPort Express so unstable?
The wireless transmit rate of my MacBook Core 2 Duo is extremely unstable. That is, when I connect to my AirPort Express the transfer rate is good for about one minute and after that it suddenly drops ...
3
votes
4answers
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Can I upgrade my MacBook mid 2010 to 16GB of RAM? (2x8G)
I bought a MacBook mid 2010 which I have upgraded to 8GB of RAM. But now, 8GB is not enough for me. I need more RAM for my work.
Can I upgrade my MacBook's RAM to 16GB? I know the new Macbook Pros ...
1
vote
0answers
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Macbook White slow after replacing new battery
I'm running 8GB RAM. Recently I got my swollen battery replaced. After getting it back, I also ran some software update from AppStore.
Yesterday, my Mac started to fail on me. It ran incredibly slow ...
2
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5answers
498 views
Comparing MacBook keyboards
Might sound like a subjective question, but it doesn't have to be:
How does the keyboard keypress-action (the feel of the keyboard) differ between all model-years of MacBooks (the entire line ...
2
votes
2answers
892 views
MacBook brightness set to zero suddenly resets itself to one. Any ideas why?
Every night I start some music/audiobook/whatever in iTunes and then reduce the brightness of the screen to zero to listen to the audio without seeing a bright screen. For the past few weeks (I ...
3
votes
3answers
6k views
How to disable automatic wifi connection?
When OSX already knows an wifi network it auto connects to it, but when it doesn't know the wifi network it will auto connect depending of the setting of the "ask to join" toggle setting in system ...
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vote
3answers
477 views
New Corsair ram beeping on late 2008 MacBook
I purchased Corsair RAM memory (2x4GB) CMSA8GX3M2A1066C7 from Amazon.com. According to the description it "Works with any Mac computer that supports 4GB DDR3 SODIMMs". My MacBook supports 6GB ...
2
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6answers
817 views
Charge an iPad on MacBook running Win7
There are half a dozen questions here why the iPad doesn't charge (or displays this at least) on most Windows machines. I have one more to add.
Of course my iPad (1st gen) does charge on my MacBook ...
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4answers
8k views
Is there any way to set a MacBook Pro to not sleep when you close the lid?
The most common use case I have for this is when I'm playing music over AirTunes, but don't want an open laptop laying around. Or when I'm syncing or downloading something.
This isn't the same as ...
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2answers
519 views
Can I replace optical drive with 2nd hard disk on MacBook?
I have a unibody MacBook, late 2008 I think. The optical drive failed and I wondered about adding a second hard disk. Is this simple to do?
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2answers
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My wifi says I have full connection, but my internet won't work. [closed]
I have a regular white macbook and my wifi says it has a full connection, but my internet won't work at all. My iTunes store wont work, my email won't work...NOTHING WORKS. I have tried everything, ...
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0answers
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My New Internal HD is mounted as /Volumes/hdd
I replaced my optical disk with an SSD for startup and Mountain Lion and upgraded my HDD to a larger one.
I also moved my home folder to the new disk. But one thing is still bugging me.
My mid-2010 ...
