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• Hello! It's most likely the GPU. Literally half of 2008 have the GPU issue. Try leaving one RAM slot empty, then the other slot empty, because sometimes the problem is one slot but not the other, and leaving the bad slot empty can cause it to powe…

  in MacBook Pro A1260 (EMC 2198) Doesn't Boot Comment by John April 27
• Good to hear! Yeah I've unlocked 1000s of them, and it's super easy, so it's definitely the way to go. You might be able to unlock by spending 30 hours exploring open firmware, but why?

  in PowerBook G4 - Impossible to remove PRAM/Firmware lock? Comment by John March 1
• You need to have more RAM anyway

  in PowerBook G4 - Impossible to remove PRAM/Firmware lock? Comment by John February 22
• All the guides say go buy a stick of RAM for $5

  in PowerBook G4 - Impossible to remove PRAM/Firmware lock? Comment by John February 22
• It's going to be a rabbit hole trying to hack the machine. No, there's nothing you can do with only one stick of RAM. I just checked and you can get a 1GB RAM module for $7 shipped off eBay -- it's well worth it.

  in PowerBook G4 - Impossible to remove PRAM/Firmware lock? Comment by John February 22
• Hi! You're seeing the padlock on the screen when you power on holding down the option key, right? The good news is absolutely all aluminum powerbooks are 100% capable of having a firmware lock removed by changing the amount of RAM and IMMEDIATELY re…

  in PowerBook G4 - Impossible to remove PRAM/Firmware lock? Comment by John February 22
• Good info, thanks! I have 50 or so normal 360s, so I'll go through them and see if any are XDKs. I know I had a white one a few years ago that sold for $2-300.

  in old Xbox 360/xdk/rgh descriptions Comment by John February 7
• Is your laptop sitting on anything metal, or anything unusual? Make sure it exhibits the same behavior when not in its normal location. And obviously disconnect everything from it, to rule all that stuff out. I'd go into recovery mode, wipe it, an…

  in MacBook Pro Plain Black Screen Issue After Sleep Need Advice Comment by John December 2024
• Check out my video. It's my best explanation of where to buy used Macs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zo9ajFVka_A&t=790s

  in Where can I get cheap or free damaged MacBooks? Comment by John October 2024
• I've never used "Disk Unity". Best to go to forums for that specific product.

  in What os can I put on a mid 2008 Mac book pro with 2 gb of ram Comment by John October 2024
• You can't remove Activation Lock from Macs. The Airs in the video aren't even new enough to be able to be locked (2018 is the minimum).

  in T2 MacBook Pro Activation Lock Solution? Comment by John October 2024
• In general Linux will work on non-silicon Macs, i.e. Intel Macs, but not M1, M2, etc.

  in Can Linux be installed on a locked MacBook? Comment by John October 2024
• Not sure anyone would have the answer -- probably best to go to specific forums for the product.

  in I am working on installing HP PC, by using OpenCore Hackintosh services. But im kinda stuck Comment by John October 2024
• You mean the 12". If you pull back the keyboard, there is a sticker with processor speed. Many iBooks have GPU issues, in which case the board is bad.

  in iBook G4 won’t boot. Comment by John September 2024
• Hello! Thanks for the post! Try a flashlight from the back through the Apple symbol and see if there's a faint image. Power on holding down the option key, which should put an icon on the center of the screen that you can look for with the flashli…

  in iBook G4 won’t boot. Comment by John August 2024
• Yes up until Apple silicon at least. Then it gets tricky

  in What os can I put on a mid 2008 Mac book pro with 2 gb of ram Comment by John August 2024
• Hi! eBay is really the only place, unless you're in touch with recyclers that can look out for them for you. Search for them daily and you'll find something acceptable. But if you want confirmed working condition, you're going to pay at least a …

  in Looking for Titanium Powerbook that can boot OS9 Comment by John May 2024
• Hello, and congrats on starting a recycler! I liked your Facebook page. I wouldn't expect any visibility on FaceBook unless you are willing to pay for it (which may or may not be worthwhile). I've had traction on X, and traction on YouTube. I woul…

  in Fellow electronics recycler in the midwest inviting you to check us out on ether Facebook or Youtube Comment by John March 2024
• Hi! Unfortunately while 2007 has power on pads, they are unreliable and almost never work. If you disconnect the fan cable connector, they are hidden right under there.

  in White Macbook 2007 Comment by John March 2024
• I would do all the resets to make sure the Mac is in the ideal state to do the DFU mode. Also try a different keyboard in case yours has an issue.

  in iMac Comment by John December 2023
• The computer doesn't do much when you go into DFU mode, but you should see the computer appear in Configurator 2 on the other computer. I've never put an iMac into DFU mode, so it's new territory for me. You can always take it into an Apple store.

  in iMac Comment by John December 2023
• Hi! Best option is to contact your former employer and ask them to unlock. What do you mean when you say you had no success with DFU mode? You couldn't get it into DFU mode, or you did and then it didn't remove the lock? Here's DFU mode and restor…

  in iMac Comment by John December 2023
• https://www.rdklinc.com/answers/discussion/comment/989#Comment_989 Did you read the post? The info you ask for is above.

  in Macbook Pro A1260 (early 2008) - power pads location on logic board Comment by John September 2023
• Hi and thanks for the post! I can buy all for the right price, but the only ones in the picture I actively really go after these days are the A1342 white unibody, and the black/brown PowerBooks. Do you by chance have an inventory, or can you send m…

  in Interested in bulk MacBooks? Comment by John July 2023
• Hi Joshua! Thanks for posting! The best way is to buy from recyclers. Here's my video on doing that. Let me know if you have any additional questions after watching the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5kdhZBgNQY&t=16s Thanks! John

  in How to obtain salvage computers Comment by John July 2023
• I don't personally ship overseas, but you should build relationships with recyclers in the US. Here's my video on how to do that: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5kdhZBgNQY&t=3s

  in Buying in bulk Qty for Outside of US Market Comment by John May 2023
• Sounds good! eBay's definitely the place. Just make sure it's working and condition is what you want. I think this is what you're looking for: https://www.cmizapper.com/products/tiresias-gpukiller.html Hugh Jeffreys demonstrated it in his video: ht…

  in Repair Late 2011 15" Macbook Pro? Comment by John March 2023
• Or even get a 2012 15" A1286. They can be had even cheaper. 2012 is more powerful and more reliable. The only conceivable reason to stay with 2011 is to have a 17", but even that I would argue is not worth it.

  in Repair Late 2011 15" Macbook Pro? Comment by John March 2023
• Hello! Quite honestly, there is no reasonable solution at this point that doesn't cost 3x what the laptops are worth, and even if you have it fixed, it's prone to dying again. It's just a never-ending rabbit hole that's not worth anyone's time. I s…

  in Repair Late 2011 15" Macbook Pro? Comment by John March 2023
• Sending one to India would cost more than it's worth. You are better off finding one locally.

  in Activation locked M1 MacBook Comment by John January 2023
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