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Is it worth getting my Macbook repaired?
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<blockquote data-quote="pigoo3" data-source="post: 943251" data-attributes="member: 56379"><p>Your overheating explanation does make sense if it is shutting off by itself...especially since video playback does really push things to the limit. When this happens is your laptop getting good ventilation?...i.e. Not on your lap?</p><p></p><p>Maybe a little extra ventilation could help.</p><p></p><p>Your MacBook can definitely run Leopard...the bigger question may be, are you willing to spend $100-$125 for the install DVD?<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> You could even install OS 10.6 (Snow Leopard).</p><p></p><p>As far as repairing:</p><p></p><p>- replacing the keyboard yourself would save you some bucks</p><p>- the replacement battery could be optional (depends how much you need to use it unplugged)</p><p>- see if you can find a solution to that overheating problem (or stop watching films/videos)</p><p>- maybe your laptop is dirty inside (full of air-flow reducing "fuzz") helping to cause overheating issues.</p><p></p><p>I hope this helps,</p><p></p><p>- Nick</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pigoo3, post: 943251, member: 56379"] Your overheating explanation does make sense if it is shutting off by itself...especially since video playback does really push things to the limit. When this happens is your laptop getting good ventilation?...i.e. Not on your lap? Maybe a little extra ventilation could help. Your MacBook can definitely run Leopard...the bigger question may be, are you willing to spend $100-$125 for the install DVD?;) You could even install OS 10.6 (Snow Leopard). As far as repairing: - replacing the keyboard yourself would save you some bucks - the replacement battery could be optional (depends how much you need to use it unplugged) - see if you can find a solution to that overheating problem (or stop watching films/videos) - maybe your laptop is dirty inside (full of air-flow reducing "fuzz") helping to cause overheating issues. I hope this helps, - Nick [/QUOTE]
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