Macbook core duo now with no OS X

popamono · Aug 3, 2011

Hi everyone

This is, I'm sure both old and annoying, for everybody to read. However, i was given a macbook core duo 2.0 GHZ, by my best mate. the computer has the usual battery x symbol. i reset the SMC, no change. the battery was also replaced by my friend still no joy. i am installing a new pram battery and also replacing the heatsinc and fan too. my questions are.....

1. will installing this new hardware solve the problem???

2. i was trying to upgrade my OS X to snow leopard using my other computer, a macbook pro, OSX DVD it was unsuccessful. i very stupidly followed an instruction to format the HD and try again now i get a blank screen with a flashing folder because now obviously there is no OS installed. please help me i had a suggestion of downloading osx 10.5 from file share or something but i'm not that tech.

RavingMac · Aug 3, 2011

popamono said:
Hi everyone

This is, I'm sure both old and annoying, for everybody to read. However, i was given a macbook core duo 2.0 GHZ, by my best mate. the computer has the usual battery x symbol. i reset the SMC, no change. the battery was also replaced by my friend still no joy. i am installing a new pram battery and also replacing the heatsinc and fan too. my questions are.....

1. will installing this new hardware solve the problem???

2. i was trying to upgrade my OS X to snow leopard using my other computer, a macbook pro, OSX DVD it was unsuccessful. i very stupidly followed an instruction to format the HD and try again now i get a blank screen with a flashing folder because now obviously there is no OS installed. please help me i had a suggestion of downloading osx 10.5 from file share or something but i'm not that tech.

I don't know the answer to your hardware questions, but a retail copy of Snow Leopard is $29 and should install without issue if there are no other system problems.

popamono · Aug 3, 2011

The MacBook is a 2.0 core duo that operated on osx 10.4 I think. Will it handle a fresh install of snow leopard?

RavingMac · Aug 3, 2011

popamono said:
The MacBook is a 2.0 core duo that operated on osx 10.4 I think. Will it handle a fresh install of snow leopard?

It will run Snow Leopard just fine.

popamono · Aug 3, 2011

Thanks heaps. I've got more ram coming so hopefully it will run smoother. Fingers crossed that the new parts solve this battery problem. Thanks Razor. I'll update this when it's installed to confirm.

Thanks heaps. I've got more ram coming so hopefully it will run smoother. Fingers crossed that the new parts solve this battery problem. Thanks Razor. I'll update this when it's installed to confirm. How much RAM can an i5 MacBook pro and 27" iMac take are they the same types?? Sorry just thought I'd cover all bases

RavingMac · Aug 3, 2011

popamono said:
Thanks heaps. I've got more ram coming so hopefully it will run smoother. Fingers crossed that the new parts solve this battery problem. Thanks Razor. I'll update this when it's installed to confirm. How much RAM can an i5 MacBook pro and 27" iMac take are they the same types?? Sorry just thought I'd cover all bases

OWC is a good source for all things Mac. I think I remember they had a compatibilty APP on their site that would give that info based on year and model. Good place to check.

http://www.macsales.com/

popamono · Aug 4, 2011

Ok so I can't buy osx leopard from a retailer. Why can't I use my MacBook pro or iMac DVD?? Would it work once I have upgraded to 2gb?? I'm worried that if I buy snowleopard on line and wait the 2-3weeks and when it arrives it doesn't install. I can't install snow leopard that came with my other two macs.

cwa107 · Aug 4, 2011

popamono said:
Ok so I can't buy osx leopard from a retailer. Why can't I use my MacBook pro or iMac DVD?? Would it work once I have upgraded to 2gb?? I'm worried that if I buy snowleopard on line and wait the 2-3weeks and when it arrives it doesn't install. I can't install snow leopard that came with my other two macs.

The system discs that comes with a Mac from the factory are tailored to the machine they're sold with.

popamono · Aug 5, 2011

I spoke with an apple support guy who told me I would need a MacBook snow leopard box set to be able to successfully install onto the MacBook. I think because there is no operating system on the machine but it used to have tiger installed. Software is very confusing to me. I also do not have original tiger discs and the guy who gave me the MacBook is out of the country for 2 years.

RavingMac · Aug 5, 2011

Snow Leopard available direct from Apple.
$29 Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard - Apple Store (U.S.)

HelpdeskRules · Aug 6, 2011

It's most definately worth upgrading to Snow Leopard and as others have rightly said, you will need the Retail Version of the OS to successfully install it on your system.

popamono · Aug 18, 2011

Thanks everyone for your help. My MacBook is up and running great. Can anyone re direct me to the correct thread to ask if there is any anti virus software required or worth purchasing.

RavingMac · Aug 18, 2011

popamono said:
Thanks everyone for your help. My MacBook is up and running great. Can anyone re direct me to the correct thread to ask if there is any anti virus software required or worth purchasing.

http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/sw...-official-antivirus-malware-firewall-faq.html

asngodskid · Dec 21, 2011

can i install mac os x lion on macbook without os

i have a macbook 07 the white one without a operating system and i bought a os x lion usb thumb drive can i install lion without a problem please helppppp pleaseeeee

chas_m · Dec 21, 2011

Depends on whether your white MacBook from 07 is a Core 2 Duo or not. If it is, then Lion will be no problem (provided you have at least 2GB of RAM and lots of hard drive space available).

If it is a Core Duo NOT a Core2Duo, then you're out of luck. Lion will not install on that machine.

dtravis7 · Dec 21, 2011

OSX Lion should install just fine on a 2007 Macbook but be sure you have 2GB RAM. Lion wants 2GB RAM.

The 2007 is for sure a C2D. Just a heads up. So if it FOR SURE a 2007 Lion will install but like I said, 2GB RAM is the requirement.

http://www.apple.com/macosx/specs.html

Also Early 2007.

http://www.lowendmac.com/macbook/macbook-core2-duo-may-2007.html

Late 2007.

http://www.lowendmac.com/macbook/macbook-santa-rosa-2007.html

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