Macbook, early macbook pro, powerbook g4 inside the main battery bay. With the patch installed you can go back as far as early 2008 models. Allows boot camp installations of windows 10 on supported mac models. While the hardware has become difficult if not impossible to upgrade yourself, apple has worked on extending the macbook pro s life by making sure its operating system, macos, runs on models going back many years. It is the higherend model of the macbook family, sitting above the consumerfocused macbook air, and is available in inch and 16inch screen sizes. Can i update my 2008 macbook to current s apple community. Please note that the maximum ram for this machine, with an updated firmware and relatively recent os, is 8gb, not 4 as officially stated by apple. The most common repairs with late 2008 and early 2009 model macbook pro 15 unibody laptops are replacing a dead battery, replacing a malfunctioning left or right fan, and upgrading the hard drive or ram. You might want to save up for a newer laptop at some point since that mac is close to ten years old now.
Macbook late 2008 aluminum, or early 2009 or newer however, some software features will not work. Browse other questions tagged macos mac macbook pro. The overflow blog tracking down performance pitfalls in vue. Navigate to the netkas forums and download the macpro20092010firwaretool. By using this software, we could install the latest macos version on early 2008 macs. The overview of upgrading your firmware is to download the firmware utility, download the firmware, run the upgrade, and finally check that it all worked out.
The macbook pros discrete graphics also got a small but significant upgrade in the nvidia 9600m gt. A 17inch version was sold from april 2006 to june 2012. How to install an ssd drive on your mac mini, macbook, macbook pro or imac with our useful installation guides. Memory apple mac memory macbook pro upgrades for late. Mb470lla, mb471lla, mc026lla late 2008 macbook pro s. Officially it might be too old to run the updated software. Kudos to dosdude1 who developed tested, and released it as a free app. This firmware update addresses an issue where trackpad clicks may not be recognized on macbook late 2008 and macbook pro late 2008 systems. The macbook pro has had a long life thanks to frequent operating system updates.
Jack ponissi, owner of a 2008 macbook pro unibody, worked on many. Mac pro models from late 20 plus mid2010 and mid2012 models with recommended metalcapable gpu this means that if your mac is older than 2012 it. If you have this update installed, youre already able to install the 8gb without any problems and dont need to perform further updates to install more ram. To disable the amd gpu on a 2011 macbook pro 8,2 or 8,3, follow the guide found here. Upgrading the macbook pro 2008 to high sierra and a quick look. Think your mac or macbook is too old to run the newest macos. Interested in using these videos on your site view our video usage policy.
Firmware update supports 8 gb in aluminum macbook and late. Mb470lla, mb471lla, mc026lla late 2008 macbook pros. To find your mac model, memory, storage space, and macos version, choose about this mac from. Macbooks come with apples ilife software bundle, which consists of iphoto, imovie and garageband. Macbook late 2008 ssd upgrade and snow leopard install.
The macbook pros second graphics chipset used a portion of main memory as vram. Mac pro models from late 20 plus mid2010 and mid2012 models with recommended metalcapable gpu this means that if your mac is older than 2012 it wont officially be able to run catalina or. Ask different is a question and answer site for power users of apple hardware and software. If you have the early 2009 mac pro and have installed the firmware update patch. How to update the software on your mac apple support.
We put the macbook pro through a battery of graphics tests, where it scored an impressive. Should i upgrade my mid2012 macbook pro to macos high sierra. Or click more info to see details about each update and select specific updates to install. While the hardware has become difficult if not impossible to upgrade yourself, apple has worked on extending the macbook pros life by making sure its operating system, macos, runs on models going back many years. The macbook pro 15 unibody late 2008early 2009 memory maxxer ram upgrade kit includes all the parts and tools you need to upgrade to 8 gb of ram. If any updates are available, click the update now button to install them. When software update says that your mac is up to date, the installed version of macos and all of its apps are also up to date.
Will a late 2008 apple macbook run with 8gb memory. How to install catalina on older mac, update macos on an. Although every effort is made to provide the most accurate and useful information in owc videos, no warranty, expressed or implied, is made regarding. Saying goodbye to a beloved 2008 macbook pro christopher phin loved his macbook pro so much that he kept it alive for seven years with various mods. Which operating system versions does your apple watch, iphone, ipad or ipod support. Macbook early 2015 or newer macbook air mid 2012 or newer macbook pro with retina display mid 2012 or newer mac mini late 2012 or newer imac late 2012 or newer imac pro 2017 mac pro late 20 or newer boot camp. The macbook pro 15 unibody late 2008 early 2009 memory maxxer ram upgrade kit includes all the parts and tools you need to upgrade to 8 gb of ram. Atech for apple 8gb kit 2x 4gb ddr3 1067mhz 1066mhz pc38500 sodimm memory ram upgrade for macbook, macbook pro, imac, mac mini late 2008, early 2009, mid 2009, late 2009, mid 2010 models 4. How to install a hard drive in the macbook 15inch late 2008.
Snow leopard is the last os x with rosetta for older software but mountain lion has a longer life time left. While searching for a compatible graphics card, i found that i could install mojave on my macbook pro mid 2010 model by using a software known as macos mojave patcher tool. Mar 24, 2018 the overview of upgrading your firmware is to download the firmware utility, download the firmware, run the upgrade, and finally check that it all worked out. I installed catalina on my late 2008 macbook pro 2.
Upgrading the memory in the late 2008 unibody 15inch macbook pro models is a bit more difficult than it is in the very easy earlier macbook pro models, but it still is quite easy. Announced in october 2008, the macbook pro 15inch, late 2008 featured a stunning case redesign, the first in the 15inch macbook pro nee powerbook line in more than. This time around, it came in the form of tweets directed to us, as well as in posting in popular mac forums. It seems to be hit or miss, but when installing, expect your isight camera to be nonfunctional. So today i finally upgraded the macbook pro 15 and maxed it out mostly. Best upgrade for a late 2008 macbook pro ars technica. Macbook introduced in 2009 or later, plus macbook inch, aluminum, late 2008 macbook air introduced in late 2008 or later macbook pro. Dec 19, 2015 macbook late 2008 ssd upgrade and snow leopard install. Macbook pro 15 unibody late 2008 or early 2009 parts.
No macbook and imac models prior to late 2009 and no macbook air. As it turns out, several other memory vendorsalong with some late 08 macbookmacbook pro usershave laid claim to these machines working with 8gb of ram. What is the latest version of mac os that a late 2008. The macbook pro 15 unibody late 2008early 2009 memory maxxer ram upgrade kit includes all the parts and tools you need to upgrade to 8 gb. Request for comment late 2008 macbook as starter mac. If you have installed that update, your boot rom version will be mbp51. Macbook pro value equation, dan knight, mac musings, 2009. See firmware update supports 8 gb in unibody macbook and late 2008 15. Macbook pro has a lot to offer over the discontinued unibody macbook, but wheres the best value. Macbook late 2008 aluminum, early 2009 or later macbook pro mid2009 or later macbook pro 15 mid late 2007 or later macbook pro 17 late 2007 or later macbook air late 2008 or later. To lift keyboard, pull back on the release tabs between the fkeys.
Apple strikes older macs from macos sierra list computerworld. Apple officially supports a maximum of 4 gb of ram but thirdparties have been able to upgrade the system to 6 gb of ram using one 2 gb and one 4 gb memory module. You dont specify if it is a macbook air, pro, or just a plain macbook. Nov 04, 2008 the macbook pro s discrete graphics also got a small but significant upgrade in the nvidia 9600m gt. Browse other questions tagged macos mac macbookpro. This was contradictory to our testing in december 2009 which quite clearly showed that while these models recognized a full 8gb, if an application addressed more than 6gb, the system. The older macbooks do not support newer versions than 10. Macbook air introduced in late 2008 or later macbook pro introduced in mid 2007 or later mac mini introduced in early 2009 or later imac introduced in mid 2007 or later mac pro introduced in early 2008 or later xserve models introduced in early 2009. Now its simply macos sierra in keeping with ios, tvos, and watchos.
How to install catalina on older mac, update macos on an old. Navigate to apples support site and download the mac pro efi firmware update 1. The most common repairs with late 2008 model macbook pro 15 unibody laptops are replacing a dead battery, replacing a malfunctioning left or right fan, and upgrading the hard drive or ram. Owcs stepbystep video of how to install a hard drive the apple macbook pro 15 late 2008 unibody. Aug 31, 2018 while searching for a compatible graphics card, i found that i could install mojave on my macbook pro mid 2010 model by using a software known as macos mojave patcher tool. Apple macbookpro trackpad firmware update for mac free.
By default, 4 gb of ram was installed as two 2 gb modules, no slots free. Currently, builtin isight cameras do not work correctly on some machines. It did not work on my macbook white early 2008, i could install it, but it permanently crashed. The macbook pro sometimes unofficially abbreviated as mbp is a line of macintosh portable computers introduced in january 2006, by apple inc. How i installed macos mojave on my old unsupported macbook pro. Upgrading the memory in the late 2008unibody 15inch macbook pro models is a bit more difficult than it is in the very easy earlier macbook pro models, but it still is quite easy. It is intended specifically for 2008 mac pro models. Apple officially supports a maximum of 4 gb of ram.
How to clone mac hard drive with disk utility hdd sdd macbook pro imac 20102019. If you go this route make sure you back everything up completely incase you need to revert. Mb3lla, mb4lla, mb166lla, earlylate 2008 macbook pros. Oct 24, 2019 macbook air introduced in late 2008 or later macbook pro introduced in mid 2007 or later mac mini introduced in early 2009 or later imac introduced in mid 2007 or later mac pro introduced in early 2008 or later xserve models introduced in early 2009. Apple said the update fixes several issues to improve the stability of mac pro early 2008 models. Though reported as a 256 mb graphics system, the chipset actually used up to 272 mb of ram.
Apple dropped support for all mac models that debuted in 2007 and 2008, as well as the heart of its notebook line macbook airs and macbook pros launched in 2009. How to install an ssd drive on your mac mini, macbook, macbook pro or imac with our useful installation guides awardwinning tech support. Mb3lla, mb4lla, mb166lla, early late 2008 macbook pro s. Macos, known as catalina, wont run on any mac older than 2012, and in the case of the mac pro, late 20. Still a few things that could be more maxed out by for now its fine. How to upgrade your ram to 8gb on late 2008 apple macbook. Owc chris s every once in a while, a blip on the radar comes up, letting us know that theres something not quite right in our little corner of the mac universe.
Check the boot rom version in your system profiler. I will not be keeping os x snow leopard sadly because. What is the latest version of mac os that a late 2008 macbook pro. Oct 18, 2019 when software update says that your mac is up to date, the installed version of macos and all of its apps are also up to date. Oct 14, 2016 so today i finally upgraded the macbook pro 15 and maxed it out mostly. Macbook pro 15 unibody late 2008 or early 2009 ssd. How to install macos mojave on old unsupported macs. Saying goodbye to a beloved 2008 macbook pro macworld. The macbook pro 15 unibody late 2008 early 2009 memory maxxer ram upgrade kit includes all the parts and tools you need to upgrade to 8 gb. That includes safari, itunes, books, messages, mail, calendar, photos, and facetime.
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