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    MB 1,1-7,1 2008 Macbook A1181 - Flashing folder/question mark

    Hi there, first time poster here. I recently purchased a 2008 MacBook A1181 from eBay as "untested spares & repairs" with the intention on attempting to try get it running again since I always wanted one as a child. I was made aware by the seller that it didn't come with a hard drive so at the...
    • a1181matthew
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    • 2008 macbook 2008 macbook flashing folder with question mark 2008 macbook usb boot a1181 flashing folder with question mark macbook a1181 macbook a1181 flashing folder macbook flashing folder white macbook white macbook usb boot
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    • Forum: Early Intel Macs
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    2008 macbook pro running high sierra?

    i know its possible to run high sierra on a 2008 but would it be possible to just put a hard drive in that already has high sierra on it in? i have a hard drive with high sierra on it and some other files from my 2011 mbp 15" that died and its a larger drive too so it would work much better for me
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    2008 Macbook pro keyboard

    i just bought a 2008 macbook pro 13". it is the lower model without the backlit keyboard. i also have a broken 2011 macbook pro 15" (its the gpu issue but it doesnt load internet recovery mode so i can fix it at all). those have the backit keyboard. would it be possibe to replace the keyboard on...
    • ihatemy2011macbookpro
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    • 2008 macbook 2008 macbook keyboard 2008 macbook pro 2011 macbook pro 2011 macbook pro keyboard unibody macbook pro keyboard
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Early Intel Macs
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    Alternative Power Adapter for 2008 MacBook - Magsafe 1 60w

    Hey. I have an old MacBook from 2008 (A1181) and I can't get my head around the options for replacing my failed 60w Magsafe power adapter. Usually I would just look to replace like for like but I get the feeling there are alternatives? Due to the age of my current adapter (A1184), I have...
    • sophiedee
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    • 2008 macbook 2009 macbook a1181 a1184 ac adapter macbook 13 macbook 13 2009 magsafe magsafe charger
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: MacBook
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    Ext. Hard drive/2008 Macbook

    Any recommendations for a good 1TB external hard drive (for backup) for a 2008 Macbook, Snow Leopard, USB 2.0? Thank you!
  6. Project Alice

    has anyone upgraded the screen?

    I know what you're thinking, buy a new Mac blah blah. If you're going to say that please save me the time of reading it. I have more than one laptop. I just like this one in particular. I have a 2009 black MacBook, Yes black. I swapped the motherboard in it with a newer 09 white one. I am more...
    • Project Alice
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    • 2008 macbook 2009 macbook blackbook lcd macbook screen upgrade
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: MacBook
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    Replacing 2008 MacBook keyboard

    Quick question. Can you replace a 2008 MacBook keyboard/palmrest with one from a 2006 MacBook?
    • Trekker2014
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    • 2008 macbook 2008 macbook keyboard macbook replace 2008 macbook keyboard
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: MacBook
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