Hey I was just wondering if anyone knew of anywhere I could download the install discs for the new unibody macbook pro. I think I lost mine and I had no idea that you couldn't use for instance, the leopard disc as a boot disc. Anyone have any ideas where I could get it? Can't find it on bittorent.
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Unibody Macbook Pro Install Disc Download
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You can use the leopard disc as a boot disc*, hold down c as your mac boots up...
*Unless it's an earlier version than what shipped with your mac, as it won't have the correct drivers.
*Unless it's an earlier version than what shipped with your mac, as it won't have the correct drivers.
Well duh. As the poster is asking about a NEW unibody MBP, then of course the retail Leopard discs won't work. The current retail discs aren't as new as the MBPs.
does anyone else ever get suspicious when people claim to have "lost" their disks? i always do.
It doesn't matter since the discs won't work on any other laptop but the one it's built for since it only has drivers specifically..
does anyone else ever get suspicious when people claim to have "lost" their disks? i always do.
yeah, lost it in 4 weeks?
does anyone else ever get suspicious when people claim to have "lost" their disks? i always do.
Yeah, and since the last release, it seems there's been a heightened losing spree.
oh yea... soooo suspicious.... most people don't care about those discs because you can normally just use the leopard boot disc/install disc I didn't think twice about storing the discs anywhere special... guess i'll have to go to Apple Store and ask for one. You guys are so like anti-piracy its unbelievable. Who cares if I lost the disc I'm just asking if anyone knows where I can get one without the hassle of going to Apple, so RELAX.
I think what raised a flag about how genuine your post is, is that you mentioned that you couldn't find anywhere to download it on Bittorrent. Discussion of piracy is against the forum rules here and it did seem a bit odd that you lost your discs so soon, the new Macbook Pro was released a month ago.
You should keep your box and keep your discs inside them. I've never lost any of my install discs, it's not common for people to lose their install discs.
Just contact Apple and they will ask for your Mac's serial number and they will ship you another set of restore discs.
Also, the retail Leopard isn't going to have your iLife applications, so unless you have a separate retail copy of that it is dumb to not keep track of your original install disks.
another red flag. he doesn't want to go through the hassle of contacting Apple for replacements. he would rather try and download them illegally. good luck goof ball.
i think most people like to keep track of all their disk dude. just call apple if you have nothing to worry about.
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