The near 10 year old mac is working well has just been upgraded with a new drive and battery and additional memory. If you want to upgrade to a newer version of macos but apple no. Owcs stepbystep video of how to install a hard drive the apple macbook pro 15 late 2008 unibody. For instance, when i type my message in skype, everything in the macbook gets buggy. Unfortunately, but this hack wont work on the following mac computers. Osxelcapitan submitted 3 years ago by interludes up until a few os updates ago, i always found myself searching to see if anyone else with one of the oldest compatible machines had updated so i would know whether or not my macbook could handle the years newest os.
Macbook pro late 2008 wont upgrade t apple community. Macbook late 2009 and later imac late 2009 and later macbook air 2010 and later macbook pro 2010 and later mac mini 2010 and later mac pro 2010 and later heres the patch tool by dosdude for high sierra, iused his former patch to do the sierra upgrade. We have a large selection of free take apart and installation guides on our repair guide page. Is running os x yosemite on a late 2008 macbook pro a good. This process involves the use of macos high sierra patcher, whi. The macbook inch, aluminum, late 2008 shipped in two configurations. Apple today is rolling out an update to macos sierra that addresses several issues with macbook pro computers, including the graphics problems on late. Tutorial macbook pro mid 2009 instalar macos sierra espanol. Late 2008 aluminum mb466lla macbook5,1 a1278 2254 all macbook models all 2008 models dynamically compare this mac to others. This is the counterpart of the wellknown windows operating system, produced by the american company microsoft. Before downloading any major update to your mac operating system, it is. Teachers manual for macos sierra for seniors, isbn 978 90 5905 443 1. Late2008 or newer macbook air or aluminum unibody macbook macbookair 2,1, macbook 5,1.
Ive read online that the spec should run sierra fine and you can either get it on by either flashing the firmware or doing the guide run by dosdude1. Doubleclick the downloaded file to open a window showing its contents. Apple released the latest edition of macos, version 10. The complete beginners guide to mac os x sierra version. Early2008 or newer mac pro, imac, or macbook pro macpro 3,1 and 4,1. Ive got a late 2008 aluminum mac book that still runs like a champ. Unsuport mac os seirra on macbook unibody 2008 5,1 running. Como instalar mac os sierra en equipos no soportados. Next, select your usb drive in the target volume list, and click start operation. Hey everyone, i received the aluminum macbook years ago for my graduation gift from highschool. If your mac isnt compatible with macos high sierra, the installer will let you know. In this video, i go over the process of installing macos high sierra on an. Should i update to macos sierra on my late 20 macbook pro. Macbook, all information from the other mac will be transferred to one partition.
Upgrade your mac from os x yosemite to macos sierra. If you were able to look at your 2008 computer with the original os you would find. Follow the onscreen instructions, which will guide you through the steps necessary to install. If youre using an older mac, it may be time for an upgrade. I own every os since leopard and was wondering what everyone thinks is the most stable and. Macbooks came to the compatibility game pretty late. Manual assured users can upgrade from the mac app store. In this video, i go over the process of installing macos high sierra on an unsupported mac. Before installing any upgrade, its a good idea to back up your mac. How to install a hard drive in the macbook pro 15inch.
Macbook slower with macos sierra gm apple developer forums. To find your mac model, memory, storage space, and macos version, choose about this mac from the apple menu. Boot camp installation and setup guide mac os x v10. Notably absent from the macbook inch, aluminum, late 2008 was a firewire port, a macbook mainstay since 2000. Apple is giving its mac operating system another boost this year. This is the most stringent compatibility requirement for all mac models. Late 2008 aluminum mb467lla macbook5,1 a1278 2254 all macbook models all 2008 models dynamically compare this mac to others.
Macbook air early2008 release onwards, mac pro early2008 release. Sorry for the fan noisejust test a few minutes of new macos sierra gm on my mba 2010feel so laggy but so happy with the new feature like sirifor me i recommend for those owned macbook below. That is made possible with overriding the apple blacklist that prevents installation and. Aside from putting extra ram 8gb and a ssd drive into it, ive not modified it other than os updates.
I have the same model and its currently running macos high sierra. You must be at least 18 years old to be eligible to trade in for credit or for an apple store gift card. High sierra is booted and running on a late2008 macbook pro 5,1. How to download and install macos high sierra laptop mag. Fwiw, there are methods to install sierra on an older mac. Im first going to try the install on a 2008 macpro, then try it on either a 2008 andor early 2009 macbook pro. Como instalar mac os sierra en equipos no soportados macos sierra 10. High sierra and macbook pro late 2008 apple community.
High sierra may be a relatively subtle update, performing a. Apple watch iphone ipad mac notebooks mac desktops apple tv homepod ipod peripherals professional software macos consumer software productivity software quicktime servers and enterprise applecare products. To fix it, you can either boot into your current os x install and set the date, or you can use terminal after booting from your patched usb. Apple macos sierra for mac free download and software. For macbook, macbook air, macbook pro, imac, mac pro.
Trim enabler wont work with yosemite without turning off driver signing which could put your system at risk. How to install mac os sierra on a mac book pro early 2008. It works just fine by bypassing the system check and. Macbook 5,1 inch, late 2008 aluminum and macbook 5,2 inch, earlymid 2009 macbook 5,1 inch, late 2008 aluminum and macbook 5,2 inch, earlymid 2009. And now for the stepbystep guide on installing macos 10. Going with a ssd is still workable but the osx version you are using or planning on using could be a factor.
The complete beginners guide to mac os x sierra version 10. Samsung 970 evo 1tb ssd and sintech stngff20c adapter upgrade on macbook pro a1502 early 2015 duration. Macbook 5,1 and macbook 5,2 full information, specs. The highend model featured a backlit keyboard, a first for the macbook line. Open the macos mojave patcher tool, and browse for your copy of the macos mojave installer app. Best os to use on a late 2008 aluminum macbook not pro. Open the macos high sierra patcher tool, and browse for your copy of the macos high sierra installer app. Late2008 or newer aluminum unibody macbook or macbook air. Time machine makes it simple, and other backup methods are also available. Macbook late 2008 aluminumearly 2009 and later macbook air late 2008 and later.
Sierra runs on a broad range of macs, going back to some 2009 models. It may not be as major as last years, but there are still a few features you dont want to go without. Tradein value will vary based on the condition, year, and configuration of your tradein device. You will need a macbook from early 2015 or later to use mojave. After downloading macos sierra gm version, my macbook became slower while turning on and off, texting, opening apps and loading information. I cannot find an answer to why high sierra cannot be loaded onto my macbook pro. Mac pro early 2008 or newer with recommended graphics cards. Macbook pro late 2008 wont upgrade to mac os sierra. A macos sierra patch tool written by a developer named dosdude1 is available for early2008 or newer mac pro, imac, or macbook pro, late2008 or newer macbook air, early2009 or newer mac mini. Introduced on january 21, 2009, the macbook 5,2 inch was a featurebump of the existing lowend white macbook model. However, if you do not have this patch applied, you can follow the method below to install it manually. Insert your desired usb drive, open disk utility, and format it as os x extended journaled. Pdf manual with a black and silver design reminiscent of the aluminum imac models, the unibody macbook core 2 duo late 2008aluminum.