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RAM upgrade options for a first generation 15" MacBook Pro
I am working on one of the first 15" Unibody MacBook Pro's (Late 2008 - MB470LL/A - MacBookPro5,1).
According to EveryMac (and other sources), this machine really only supports 4GB of RAM. It looks ...
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Does the 'unibody' design of the MB/MBP actually help increase the strength of the MBP/MB?
I've seen and used many laptops, and one of my favorites is the MacBook Pro. It has a nice, clean design - but most of all, it seems quite sturdy.
Allegedly, this is due to the "unibody" design. ...
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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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How can I get rid of the high pitched creak and squeak noises in the unibody Macbook Pro?
The unibody Macbook Pro makes disturbing creak noises when I move it around on my lap - or when I apply pressure to either the top or bottom of the case.
How else can I eliminate the click noise? ...
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Which internal Blu-ray drives are compatible with a unibody Macbook Pro?
Dimensions
The (unoffical) dimensions which I found are:
9.5mm slot load
Software
There is free Blu-ray player software available for the Mac and Toast Titanium 11 is able to burn Blu-ray discs.
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Is an older MagSafe power adapter compatible with a newer model MacBook Pro?
I'm using the MagSafe power adapter from my old multibody Macbook Pro:
On my new unibody Macbook Pro:
The MagSafe power adapter has become very hot and emitting a faint burning smell. It's not ...
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Wifi on Macbook vs Macbook Pro
How will you rate your wifi experience and over all experience between Macbook and Macbook pro?
How much of that good or bad is to do with Aluminium body?
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Macbook Pro 15" replacement Keyboard / Keys
i am using a macbook pro 15" early 2011 unibody with an german (DE) keyboard. and that sucks really hard. So ive decided to change it, and it should be working because the english international and ...
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Apple RAM for MacBook Pro vs other brands [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Apple-Certified RAM?
Apple RAM for the unibody MacBook Pro's typically has a large markup to it. I am wondering if it's different than Crucial or other brands in ...
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Anyone have any experience installing Corsair CM3X4GSD1066 memory on a Macbook Pro mid 2009? [closed]
Is the memory compatible for use in the mid-2009 aluminum unibody MBP?
Reference: http://www.corsair.com/products/valueselect/default.aspx#notebook
The specification is compatible, but from my ...
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What are some good options for a protective Macbook case? [closed]
I have a 15" MBP after upgrading from an older 13" Macbook.
Previously I had a http://foof.com.au case which is essentially a lambs wool sleeve.
It made it very handy to constantly slip the laptop ...
