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MacBook Pro A1260 (EMC 2198) Doesn't Boot

lazytechnerd — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 14:14:42 +0000

Hello.

I have a 2008 Macbook pro that won't boot at all. I get nothing but the white light on the latch, solid with no beeps, no display, no bong, nothing. I have two logic boards, neither of which power on, at least since I last tested them. I believe they both have issues with the ram latches, to the point where the sticks will barely lock in, if at all.

I hope this isn't the GPU. I have practically no knowledge of soldering, and I bought the second logic board just to fix this. 😬

Please help!

What os can I put on a mid 2008 Mac book pro with 2 gb of ram

dom — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 06:52:09 +0000

What os can I put on my mid 2008 MacBook Pro as the old HDD has failed and I have no idea what is the latest system I can put on it as I got it from eBay like this can you pleas help me as I have no clue

Can Linux be installed on a locked MacBook?

Oren — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 02:20:16 +0000

Linux (Ubuntu 2310) drops very nicely into old Macs (iMac, Macbook Pro).

Have not tried that with a locked Mac. Will a locked Mac take a Linux install?

Activation locked M1 MacBook

gregu — Sat, 28 Jan 2023 19:14:38 +0000

Hi I'm Gregary from India. I'm a computer science student. Is there any way for me to get an activation locked m1 MacBook, I would like to perform some test on bypass the activation locked.

Macbook Pro A1260 (early 2008) - power pads location on logic board

jjsilbert — Mon, 21 Sep 2020 19:38:59 +0000

Hi.
I'm trying to find the location of the power pads on this model's logic board. I'm attaching a photo. If possible, can you help me locate the power pads?
Thank you.
John

Repair Late 2011 15" Macbook Pro?

thomaszr — Sat, 18 Mar 2023 08:25:27 +0000

My Late 2011 Macbook Pro 2.2 MD318XX/A can't make up it's mind if it's dead, dying or possessed...

It can be in any one of those states depending on it's mood.

I'm pretty sure it's the graphics card.

I'm not sure I can do the soldering replacement.

Eyes and dexterity are not what they used to be.

I love this model. This is my second one. The first one died under similar circumstances.

So I may get both of them fixed if it's not too expensive.

Where can I send it to be repaired?

Help!?

Buying in bulk Qty for Outside of US Market

Syed — Mon, 08 May 2023 13:36:54 +0000

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Power On Pads for Macbook Pro 2019

AllgoodComputerServ — Sat, 14 Jan 2023 23:45:41 +0000

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I'm looking all on the web but don't see anyone who's posted this year's power pads.

Any pictures needed, please et me know.

Thanks!

Which macbook should I buy?

arifahammedi — Sat, 21 May 2022 06:32:11 +0000

Currently, I'm looking for a suggestion to purchasing my new laptop. I have already check out some good devices from Apple MacBook series, but I'm in confusion on that which one should I take. I couldn't take any decision yet, because I don't have enough knowledge in this area. Below I have included what spec's should have on my new laptop and the game lists, Which I want to play without frame dropping or other issues. Please check and suggest me the best one

Spec's Requirements:

Processor: Apple M1 or M1 Pro

Display: FHD / OLED or XDR

Storage: At least 1 TB

RAM: At least 16 GB

Graphics: 8-core / 16-core GPU

Game lists:

World War

FIFA 22

Ever Quest

The Witcher 3

Dying Light

Hitman 3

half-life alyx

Is this site providing MacBook Pro legal price, I am also seeking this advice

https://mcsolution.com.bd/laptop/apple/macbook-pro/

I hope I will get my best suggestion from rdklinc community.😌

Late 2016 MacBook Pro A1707 15 inch Touch Bar - No image on laptop but external display works.

johnjohansen — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 18:27:25 +0000

There is a faint light on the display which is bluish grey but no image. External monitor works perfectly. My gift for my mom which broke and she needs either a new one or have this repaired.

battery cost

rickg3669 — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 18:07:38 +0000

how much should replacing a 2014 battery cost typically?

AHT: 4SNS / 1 / 400000000: TC0D- 108.125

davidlaxer — Sat, 07 Aug 2021 17:36:54 +0000

Hi John,

My 5,3 2009 MacBookPro starting rebooting a few days ago. I ran the Apple Hardware Diagnostic and got:

4SNS / 1 / 400000000: TC0D- 108.125

Which is apparently a temperature sensor on the CPU.

I reset the NVRAM and I am currently running in SafeMode.

The kernel panic was ...

Sleep transition timed out after 180 seconds while entering dark wake on way to sleep.

When I look at system preferences / energy saver, the sliders are set to never for sleeping.

I tried running clamav to scan for viruses/malware, but it crashes after several hours.

Any suggestion? Is this the end-of-the road for my MBP?

Thanks in advance.

Best,

-Dave

Wipe and Restore Locked T2 MacBooks Using DFU Mode

jonathan — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 13:36:14 +0000

When u say at the end it will wip it but won’t reinstall with out password wick password u on about ?

The Dreaded Graphics Chip Problem

Jkirk3279 — Tue, 04 May 2021 20:11:51 +0000

Hi, John.

I was watching Louis Rossman, and he said the problem wasn’t the graphics chip.

He said it was a defective capacitor right NEXT to the Graphics chip.

He demonstrated how to replace the capacitor.

And he explained that since every attempt to “reball” the graphics chip inevitably heated up the capacitor, that’s why the computer would resume working for a while.

I was planning to get the heated tweezers and try this.

What do you think? Even if I get a 2016 model, that bad chip will still gnaw at me.

Macbook Pro 2012 logicboard

Grujic54 — Tue, 08 Sep 2020 09:56:13 +0000

I have one question can Macbook Pro 13" 2012 logicboard fit in Macbook Pro 13" mid 2009?

DFU Mode for Macbook Pro

BigRedFreshness — Tue, 08 Sep 2020 00:10:43 +0000

Hello, I am attempting to unlock a Firmware Password on a MacBook Pro 2019 for my mom‘s friend. I came across an article about entering DFU mode on the Mr. Macintosh website, and found your video on Youtube. I have a question about what kind of cable I need to use, as well as which kind of Mac I can use. I have a MBP mid-2012, and I was wondering if you have attempted to go into DFU using a similar laptop. On your video you mention using a USB-C to USB-C to perform this procedure, but in the comments on the Mr. Macintosh website somebody reports that using a USB-A to USB-C worked for them. In your experience, does a USB-A to USB-C work? Does the quality of the cable matter, and if so do you have any brands you would recommend? Is it possible to do this with my MBP 2012, or do I need to find another one?

Board repair

Nickle12 — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 21:59:31 +0000

I have a 2009 aluminum macbook pro, which recently stopped powering on, and I think it is a board problem. I have seen suggestions to heat up the board in the oven, and I was curious if that actually works or if there is a better solution, or if it is just dead.
Thank you

Power pads - Newer models

mtlred — Mon, 06 Jul 2020 00:48:58 +0000

Hello,

I searched a lot of sites for this answer and got so hopeful when I found yours!

Did they stop making power pads at some point? I'm looking for the location on a 13 inch macbook pro from 2017. Can't find it anywhere!

Any ideas?

Thanks in advance.

an old MacBook Pro

Tina — Sun, 24 May 2020 04:03:13 +0000

I heard a wonderful, provocative interview with you on KPFK. Is there a way to get more life out of an old MacBook Pro? If you have to lie to me in this forum, can you let me know the truth in an email?
itsthefood@gmail.com

Thank you for the great information!

May this find you thriving.

Upgrading 2009 Dual Core MacBook Pro

davidlaxer — Thu, 20 Jun 2019 16:34:50 +0000

I have a 2009 15” Dual Core 3.0 gz MacBook Pro with 8GB DRAM, and a 1TB Samsung SSD, running OS X 10.11.6.

It runs fine, but,
i. it can’t upgrade to the latest OS from Apple, which leaves me vulnerable to security gaps,
ii. 8GB DRAM is no longer adequate for my needs,
iii. the latest software I use requires at least 10.12.

Is it possible to replace the motherboard within my MacBookPro with a refurbished quad core board that has either 16GB DRAM or 32 GB DRAM and upgrade the OS?
If not, do you sell any refurbished quad-core MacBook Pros with 16-32GB DRAM that can run ?

Worth Repair

markrich2200 — Fri, 10 Apr 2020 16:17:56 +0000

I have a MBP 15 June 2012 that I dropped and bent the screen several years ago. It sort of powered up but I powered it off. I believe the main unit if fine but wondering what the cost would to replace? Looking on eBay for non-working MBP's that state screen works but MB dead etc. Seeing costs @$100-150 plus shipping. Is this a money-pit. The original unit worked great.

Recurring loose screen tips

Indy — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 14:09:18 +0000

Great video on loose screens.
I followed it and it made a big difference for a long while, but over time it became loose again, so I redid it and i works for while again but now I would say the screw/thread situation means it's never going to be as rigid like it was when I bought it (back in 2012). MBP 13".
Is there something else I can do? Maybe add some kind of engineers blue (? someone mentioned this to me), or some other sticky substance to help hold those connections tighter for longer?
Thanks for your site and videos!

MacBook Pro 2016 Screen shaking/Loose

cheathan — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 05:54:36 +0000

Hi,
My MacBook Pro display is very loose and is shaking. When I use it the screen shakes .I think the hinge is not broken but loose.Can you help me out with tightening the hinges.

MacBook Pro displays ? when booting up

tommyb — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 04:03:26 +0000

Hi John I have a 2009 MacBook Pro and when I try to boot up a question mark shows up on the screen. What causes this ?
Thanks

Any way to increase RAM? MacBook Pro Retina 13inch Early 2015 Processor 2.7 GHz Intel Core i5 - 8GB

PolMPele — Tue, 21 May 2019 15:36:30 +0000

We have 2 yeh-faithfull 2015 MacBook Pro's ... would love to expand RAM to 16GB on both, and maybe install faster SSD drives.
Any way to run the upgrade on the RAM?
(I know the SSD HD is doable, but RAM will have a higher impact on performance)

Logic board

wht — Thu, 21 Mar 2019 15:30:11 +0000

Video board failed on MacBook Pro "Core i7" 2.0 15" Early 2011-(Early 2011 15", MC721LL/A, MacBookPro8,2, A1286, 2353-1*), w/high-resolution antiglare 1680x1050 display. Interested in a repair quote, please.

Lost firmware password

alh — Sun, 24 Feb 2019 18:04:33 +0000

Hi! In a bit of a pickle.. was gifted a MacBook pro from my hilariously paranoid elderly father after he "lost" his firmware password and got fed up with Apple as they could not help him over the phone. I have tried to reset password in the terminal but am not having any luck.. any suggestions?

MacBook Pro Battery

tommyb — Sun, 17 Feb 2019 21:04:55 +0000

Hi John,
I have a 2009 MacBook Pro, the battery has 250 cycles on it but it says service battery. Does this mean I have to replace the battery soon ?
Thanks

Does Logic Pro work on my MacBook?

tommyb — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 19:32:08 +0000

Hi John,
I do music editing and want to use Logic Pro. My friend has a 2009 MacBook Pro for sale and he said it would work fine. Does this sound right ? I don't want to buy a laptop that doesn't do what I want it to.
Thanks

Next MacBook Pro purchase: "disposable" or older "upgradeable"?

mark261 — Mon, 10 Dec 2018 00:00:05 +0000

The current state of Macbooks has Apple is moving to disposable units. In your opinion, what is the best/last year/model for 13" and 15" MacBook Pro machines that can be repaired and upgraded? Can they really be upgraded to compete performance-wise with the newer generation processors and electronics? What is gained or lost with either choice?