Hi, don't post here very often but hopefully someone can point me in the right direction.
I've been given to old MacBooks to mess with.
First one, which is a white MacBook model A3142.
This boots fine but as I have no idea of the original password, it needs a factory reset.
Can you confirm if the only way to restore this is via DVD? No internet based recovery?
What is the latest OS it can take? It currently has 10.6.8
Would I be able to make a USB of the OS from my other Mac via App Store and use that?
Second machine is a MacBook Pro A1260.
This has an issue.
It will power on (reluctantly) but then instantly powers off.
Power light on latch flashes.
I believe this could be a failed hard disk?
If so, easy to replace, but again how do I now install/restore OSX to the new disk?
Might also be the power board under the power button?
Any help appreciated
I've been given to old MacBooks to mess with.
First one, which is a white MacBook model A3142.
This boots fine but as I have no idea of the original password, it needs a factory reset.
Can you confirm if the only way to restore this is via DVD? No internet based recovery?
What is the latest OS it can take? It currently has 10.6.8
Would I be able to make a USB of the OS from my other Mac via App Store and use that?
Second machine is a MacBook Pro A1260.
This has an issue.
It will power on (reluctantly) but then instantly powers off.
Power light on latch flashes.
I believe this could be a failed hard disk?
If so, easy to replace, but again how do I now install/restore OSX to the new disk?
Might also be the power board under the power button?
Any help appreciated