Upgrading MacBook Pro bought in 2007

sccmcc

Hi All,

I have a MacBook Pro purchased from Apple in 2007. I was wondering how possible it is to upgrade the operating system (it's currently running Mac OS X Tiger) and software, replace the internal battery and get a new wall socket charger for it.

I'm also trying to get an idea of cost to see if an upgrade is worthwhile or if a new laptop would be a better option.

I like the idea of a new laptop or tablet (not necessarily an Apple product) but Mac's are very reliable and if upgrading would work then I would certainly consider it.

Any ideas/opinions?

Thanks in advance

mathepac

Model Identifier?

MacBook Pro2,1 or
MacBook Pro3,1

yoyo

Moved from Comp & Tech

mathepac

It doesn't belong in Operating Systems. It belongs in Comp & Tech, Laptops

Nemeses

mathepac wrote: »

It doesn't belong in Operating Systems. It belongs in Comp & Tech, Laptops

This forum covers anything MAC related Hardware or software...

You're def in the right section!

baby and crumble

sccmcc wrote: »

Hi All,

I have a MacBook Pro purchased from Apple in 2007. I was wondering how possible it is to upgrade the operating system (it's currently running Mac OS X Tiger) and software, replace the internal battery and get a new wall socket charger for it.

I'm also trying to get an idea of cost to see if an upgrade is worthwhile or if a new laptop would be a better option.

I like the idea of a new laptop or tablet (not necessarily an Apple product) but Mac's are very reliable and if upgrading would work then I would certainly consider it.

Any ideas/opinions?

Thanks in advance

I'm not an expert but I'd say you would be better off buying new, and selling your old one (maybe for parts). That's a 7 year old laptop, so I doubt you could upgrade it enough for it to be worth it. you know?

Sad Professor

mathepac wrote: »

It doesn't belong in Operating Systems. It belongs in Comp & Tech, Laptops

As Nemeses said, the forum covers Mac hardware and software. This has always been the case. Its placement in the OS sub-category is an error which unfortunately there’s never been any enthusiasm to correct. Ideally Mac should be under C&T.

I’m very appreciative of mods like yoyo who move Mac-related threads here.

mathepac

Sad Professor wrote: »

... Its placement in the OS sub-category is an error which unfortunately there’s never been any enthusiasm to correct. Ideally Mac should be under C&T. ...

In other words, as previously discussed, I'm still right and the forum layout is still wrong

baby and crumble wrote: »

I'm not an expert but I'd say you would be better off buying new, ...

I disagree until I know which model MacBook Pro OP has

Nemeses

mathepac wrote: »

In other words, as previously discussed, I'm still right and the forum layout is still wrong

I disagree until I know which model MacBook Pro OP has

We have a rough indication of what it is .. OP has mentioned it was purchased in '07

Here's a guestimate:

• Closest specs guessing would be this:
  http://support.apple.com/kb/sp13
  
• Current OS is 10.4
  Max OS could be Mavericks if its a 15inch model
  http://support.apple.com/kb/ht5842 if not, OP will need to go to 10.6 then to 10.8 (2x charge)
  
• OP wants a new battery & Charger
  http://store.apple.com/ie/mac/mac-accessories/power?afid=p219%7CGOIE&cid=AOS-IE-KWG-IE_CPU_Accessories#!
  Would add to a estimate of 209 bob
  
• OP would also need Ram if he wants to upgrade to latest OS the mac can handle (Maximum Memory:4GB)
  More than likely DDR2 .
  http://www.mrmemory.co.uk/memory-ram-upgrades/model/Apple~MacBook+Pro~2.2GHz+Core+2+Duo+15-inch+%28Mid+2007%29 around 50 quid

- Overall Estimated cost - Give or take 300 quid

Mac would be fine for general use.. IF expecting more - then consider an upgrade of a new mac / more recent second hand mac

Deep Thought

Have one my self with Snow Leopard

Tried to install Mavericks, ...No joy

Tried Lion....No Joy

So stuck with snow leopard

But bought myself MBA

DT

NUTZZ

I have two MacBook Pros (2007 - 3,1 - 2.4Ghz), all you need is to replace the HDD with a SSD and upgrade the RAM to 6GB (the official max RAM is 4GB but 6GB works perfectly) and you will have a nice machine with good performance.

Have one my self with Snow Leopard

Tried to install Mavericks, ...No joy

Tried Lion....No Joy

So stuck with snow leopard

But bought myself MBA

What do you mean no joy, it wouldn't install at all? What model is your MPB?

I've had Snow Leopard, Lion, Mountain Lion and Mavericks on both of my MacBook Pros 3,1.

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mathepac

NUTZZ wrote: »

... MacBook Pros 3,1. ...

That's the critical piece of information

sccmcc

Hi, I'm not sure the model but I've photographed the serial number on the battery itself and inside the underside of the laptop if this helps determine any useful information!

drunkmonkey

baby and crumble wrote: »

That's a 7 year old laptop

It's a 7 year old MBP, big difference :rolleyes:

mathepac

sccmcc wrote: »

Hi, I'm not sure the model but I've photographed the serial number on the battery itself and inside the underside of the laptop if this helps determine any useful information!

The simplest way is under the Apple menu select "About this Mac", then click the "More Info ..." button, then click the "System Report..." button

NUTZZ

sccmcc wrote: »

Hi, I'm not sure the model but I've photographed the serial number on the battery itself and inside the underside of the laptop if this helps determine any useful information!

Yeh that's a MacBook Pro 3,1 from 2007, the exact same as my two (bar processor speed, I've the 2.4Ghz model) so my post above applies to you too regarding upgrades.

They really can be a great little machine even at 7 years old.

Deep Thought

Yea..mine aint a MP Pro

Just the Apple MacBook "Core 2 Duo" 2.0 13-Inch (White - Mid-2007) a 2.0 GHz Intel "Core 2 Duo" processor