Old iPhone, newer MacBookpro. Can't load music to my phone from my comp. Trying to figure out how to do it. Help!! 
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OK so I know this is easy but...
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In iTunes: When you click the device (the iPhone) is the "Sync Music" box checked?
In this case it obviously is not checked.
In this case it obviously is not checked.
It was. When I checked it, iTunes said it would erase all the music I already have on my phone. I'd really rather not do that.
Ah, no. Please don't spread misinformation.
To the OP: Apple doesn't really want you doing that but there are many alternative methods listed here.
No it's not. You don't have to have the sync box checked to drop music onto your iPhone. Actually it's the opposite. If it is checked you can only add or delete tracks if they are conditionally set to according to the sync settings. Ie certain playlists etc. If it is not checked you can just drop music in, generally.
Devian, we need more info. Has it worked in the past? What method are you using to add music? Is the iPhone synced to another computer? Error messages?
Thanks for the help guys but I just decided to erase and add. I had all my music backed up externally before I got the new(er) laptop so its all good. Thanks though.