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MacBook Pro Penryn Issue

Mx356

Mx356

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Oct 13, 2008
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What's up guys? I have an early 2008 MBP thats given me problems. My keyboard and mouse keep on freezing up on me. The screen and everything will still be on and running but my keyboard and mouse wont work. My USB mouse will work and thats it. It gets annoying while working on videos and stuff and it happens, making it difficult to save.

Has anyone every had this problem and if so what did you do to resolve it?

Thanks for any help!
 
I always start with the basics. Have you checked your batteries? (if cordless)
 
I'm talking about the built in keyboard and mouse, not external. I was saying that all I can get to work when it happens is the external mouse I have.

Its the internal stuff thats giving me problems.
 
Mx356 said:
I'm talking about the built in keyboard and mouse, not external. I was saying that all I can get to work when it happens is the external mouse I have.

Its the external stuff thats giving me problems.
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I'm confused. The MBP doesn't have a "built in mouse"; it has a trackpad. Plus, you said "Its the external stuff thats giving me problems." but you also said " My USB mouse will work and thats it." So what exactly is the problem? You're contradicting yourself.
 
My bad dude, I typed that to fast. As in internal mouse I'm referring to the trackpad. I should of proof what I wrote cause I meant to say its my trackpad and keyboard thats messing up, NOT the USB mouse.

All my problems are coming from the computer it self not any external accessories. Sorry for not making that clear.
 
Mx356 said:
What's up guys? I have an early 2008 MBP thats given me problems. My keyboard and mouse keep on freezing up on me. The screen and everything will still be on and running but my keyboard and mouse wont work. My USB mouse will work and thats it. It gets annoying while working on videos and stuff and it happens, making it difficult to save.

Has anyone every had this problem and if so what did you do to resolve it?

Thanks for any help!
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I've heard those problems before and it's due to a combination of old OSX software and Firmware. OK.. So, I have a few questions to ask. Firstly.

Is this a machine you've recently purchased?
If so, what version of MacOSX are you running?
And what's the Firmware installed on your system?
Did you check Apple's site for software and firmware updates?
 
UltraNEO* said:
I've heard those problems before and it's due to a combination of old OSX software and Firmware. OK.. So, I have a few questions to ask. Firstly.

Is this a machine you've recently purchased?
If so, what version of MacOSX are you running?
And what's the Firmware installed on your system?
Did you check Apple's site for software and firmware updates?
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Bought the computer new from Apple.com in Sept. 08
Running Version 10.5.6
Haven't checked Apple's site for firmware updates. Will check it out
 
Here you go, maybe one of those will help to make your system more stable and more responsive. If you download incompatible firmware, your system won't allow it to be installed but do make sure you've read and understood all the instructions before you proceed. It's also wise to backup important documents and files from your system (just as a precaution).

Check your System Profiler application, for more information regarding your system.

http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/apple/firmware_hardware/
 
same problem with me, external (usb powered) keyboard and mouse will work though. Mine was bought February of last year, running 10.5.6, updated through software update.
 
wesrk said:
same problem with me, external (usb powered) keyboard and mouse will work though. Mine was bought February of last year, running 10.5.6, updated through software update.
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Try a PRAM reset.
 
did you do the "workaround" for 10.5.6 to jailbreak an iphone? If not, then i do not know....
 
HBOC said:
did you do the "workaround" for 10.5.6 to jailbreak an iphone? If not, then i do not know....
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There is a hack, of sorts, out there for those who are jailbreaking their iphones w/ the newest firmware. It involves downgrading some drivers and could cause erratic behavior by anything hooked up via USB, which I believe, if i'm not mistaken, they keyboard and trackpad are (internally). But I'm guessing you didn't do that... so... ignore...

I took apart my Macbook Pro yesterday to do a drive swap and the connector for the keyboard / trackpad is very small and pops off pretty easily. While it seems highly unlikely, if your computer has never been opened, I could see this getting dislodged somehow.

Sounds like you have some really odd behavior and I'd take it in to an Apple store.
 
^ That was my suggestion too. MacRumors or TUAW (can't remember) recently had an article about this very issue with the fix... Link escapes me atm.
 
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