I have a mid-2009 MBP. 4 GB RAM. 2.26 GHz.
I have had trouble with the computer only reading 2 GB (1 stick of ram). It shows terminal 0 as 2 GB and terminal 1 as empty. I took it to Genius Bar a couple weeks ago and they reset the SMC. I know both sticks are good because I've tested them in other MBPs. I figured that the logic board was to blame. I took the 2 GB out of terminal 1. I also went ahead and did a complete overhaul of SL. Upon doing that, I went about putting iWork and other apps back onto the machine. I know that after a complete install, Spotlight has to index everything on the computer. However, it gave the "Estimating time..." prompt overnight, and it ran all night. The computer is terribly slow to respond (< 1min/click). I'm running AHT right now to see if anything has failed. I know the RAM is good. I assume the HD is alright, as I've never had problems with it before. I know that AHT cannot detect logic board problems. I'm just really in a hard spot. Warranty is up. School starts Tuesday. I am in desperate need of this MBP to function. Any help/suggestions thrown my way would be greatly, greatly appreciated.
I have had trouble with the computer only reading 2 GB (1 stick of ram). It shows terminal 0 as 2 GB and terminal 1 as empty. I took it to Genius Bar a couple weeks ago and they reset the SMC. I know both sticks are good because I've tested them in other MBPs. I figured that the logic board was to blame. I took the 2 GB out of terminal 1. I also went ahead and did a complete overhaul of SL. Upon doing that, I went about putting iWork and other apps back onto the machine. I know that after a complete install, Spotlight has to index everything on the computer. However, it gave the "Estimating time..." prompt overnight, and it ran all night. The computer is terribly slow to respond (< 1min/click). I'm running AHT right now to see if anything has failed. I know the RAM is good. I assume the HD is alright, as I've never had problems with it before. I know that AHT cannot detect logic board problems. I'm just really in a hard spot. Warranty is up. School starts Tuesday. I am in desperate need of this MBP to function. Any help/suggestions thrown my way would be greatly, greatly appreciated.