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Can i Upgrade the hdd to 500 gb in the black macbook?

Assuming you mean this, then yes you can.
And that charger looks to be of the right type, but I'd really advise against buying non-Apple MagSafe adapters. Get a proper one from Apple.

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Thanks so i need some help installing mac os what veirson and how to do for free
 
cpr05 said:
Thanks so i need some help installing mac os what veirson and how to do for free
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- Then you're going to need to provide some more information...

Which version of OS X are you running now? Which vintage is your MacBook (shown in About This Mac in the Apple menu)? Do you have an external hard drive enclosure? Do you have a Time Machine backup of your current hard drive?
 
cpr05 said:
Thanks so i need some help installing mac os what veirson and how to do for free
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Use the discs that came with the MacBook. Or find a cheap copy of Snow Leopard on ebay, or you can buy a new copy from Apple for $30.
 
Well the hdd is blank old one died and i have another mac available could i download old osx verisonfrom mac app store purchased and make installer usb?
 
cpr05 said:
Well the hdd is blank old one died and i have another mac available could i download old osx verisonfrom mac app store purchased and make installer usb?
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You aren't answering any of the questions being asked.

Do you have the original discs that came with the computer?

What vintage MacBook do you have?

Which version of OSX do you need?

Do you have a time machine backup?
 
I wouldnt mind lion or mountain lion i have a freind who has purchased all veiorsons of mac osx post leopard.

i have late 2007 black macbook a1181.

NO backup

No discs.

Got it from a freind without hdd or battery
 
cpr05 said:
I wouldnt mind lion or mountain lion i have a freind who has purchased all veiorsons of mac osx post leopard.

i have late 2007 black macbook a1181.
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- That machine will support OS X Lion at the most, but only if it has at least 2 GB of RAM (check About This Mac).

You can:
Download Lion from the App Store using your friend's ID, and then use DiskMaker X to create a bootable installation USB from which you can install it.
I don't know if the App Store part is legal though...

Otherwise you'll have to make do with Snow Leopard and for that you'll have to source some original retail installation discs.
 
You could also take it to an Apple store or another customer support place to have someone replace it and reinstall the OS for you. Get a price quote first and don't be afraid to shop around for a good deal.
 
JTToft said:
- That machine will support OS X Lion at the most, but only if it has at least 2 GB of RAM (check About This Mac).

You can:
Download Lion from the App Store using your friend's ID, and then use DiskMaker X to create a bootable installation USB from which you can install it.
I don't know if the App Store part is legal though...

Otherwise you'll have to make do with Snow Leopard and for that you'll have to source some original retail installation discs.
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Thanks thats what ill do when i get my battery
 
The BlackBook is still a sexy machine these days. Drop a cheap 128GB SSD on it and have fun. Lion is still a decent OS.

Actually, even Snow Leopard is usable, but its Safari can't properly render some sites.
 
JTToft said:
- It really is. I've been looking at buying a used one just because they're so gorgeous, but it's proving hard to find one in decent shape - the cracked plastic really bothers me...
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Yeah this one i have has no cracks but has lines on screen you guys know about that?
 
JTToft said:
Download Lion from the App Store using your friend's ID, and then use DiskMaker X to create a bootable installation USB from which you can install it.
I don't know if the App Store part is legal though...
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Aren't all apple computers licensed to run at least the version of OS/X that they came with? Im just wondering why it wouldn't be "legal"? Upgrades are a different question, not sure.
 
cpr05 said:
Yeah this one i have has no cracks but has lines on screen you guys know about that?
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- Not specifically, but it's likely a GPU or screen problem, depending on what sort of lines. Nothing to be done except replace the part that's responsible, I'm afraid.

usernames.taken said:
Aren't all apple computers licensed to run at least the version of OS/X that they came with? Im just wondering why it wouldn't be "legal"? Upgrades are a different question, not sure.
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- I was wondering about the software license, since Lion cost money when it was released, and then it would have belonged to the friend. There might be some terms that dictate it must not be used by anyone other than the purchaser, but I don't know if there is.
 
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