This problem began a few weeks ago. Occasionally (roughly 1 in 5 or 6 times) when I open my MacBook and it spins back up, the Airport card isn't working. I first noticed I wasn't able to get a wireless connection, then found I couldn't get Airport to turn back on. Until tonight, restarting the computer has resolved the issue. Tonight it did not, and after restarting I was getting a "No Airport card" message when I'd attempt to turn on Airport. I then powered down completely, powered back up, and it recognized the card.
This seems to be a gradually deteriorating issue, and I'd rather not spend the money to have a certified repair shop to do something I can do myself. My assumption is the Airport card is dying, but I don't want to assume that and spend money on a new card if there's a decent chance the issue is something else.
Any experience or input? Any opinions about the best place to buy a card for my model Macbook (info below).
Thanks in advance.
Specs: Macbook - black (MB063LL/B) // Late 2007 Santa Rosa chipset // OSX 10.6.7
This seems to be a gradually deteriorating issue, and I'd rather not spend the money to have a certified repair shop to do something I can do myself. My assumption is the Airport card is dying, but I don't want to assume that and spend money on a new card if there's a decent chance the issue is something else.
Any experience or input? Any opinions about the best place to buy a card for my model Macbook (info below).
Thanks in advance.
Specs: Macbook - black (MB063LL/B) // Late 2007 Santa Rosa chipset // OSX 10.6.7