Macbook Pro 10.6/7 install woes
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If this is an original MBP, which I'm pretty sure it is:
Then this description isn't completely accurate. It is not a Core 2 duo, it is actually a Core duo. So therefor don't worry about the RAM or hoping to install 10.7. Its limited at 10.6.x, increasing RAM is optional.
It says "Intel Core 2 Duo" on the chassis.
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Well then something about your description is inaccurate. There is no such model as a Macbook Pro 2.0Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo. But the 2Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo chip was used in the Macbooks. So is it not a pro then? Here is the easy way to tell. Does it have a white polycarbonate casing or an aluminum casing?
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Mac Tech is stating that they didn't make a 2.0 GHz Core 2 Duo. Core 2 Duo started at 2.16 GHz in a MacBook Pro. But you definetely have a MacBook Pro because I believe they only made MacBook Pro models with aluminum cases compared the other MacBook models. Most likely the Core 2 Duo 2.16 GHz model is what you have. Its a very decent laptop. I have Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz myself. Well let me know how the usb external optical drive goes. I think that will fix your problem. Good Luck and take care my friend.
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Mac Tech is stating that they didn't make a 2.0 GHz Core 2 Duo. Core 2 Duo started at 2.16 GHz in a MacBook Pro. But you definetely have a MacBook Pro because I believe they only made MacBook Pro models with aluminum cases compared the other MacBook models. Most likely the Core 2 Duo 2.16 GHz model is what you have. Its a very decent laptop. I have Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz myself. Well let me know how the usb external optical drive goes. I think that will fix your problem. Good Luck and take care my friend.
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I just checked this Wikipedia page http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MacBook_Pro and believe that you have the first MacBook Pro from early 2006 Model 1.1 or 1.2. The specs you gave fits the first column: 80gb HD. 2.0 processor <- This is a Intel Core Duo T2500 "Yonah" processor, not the Intel Core 2 Duo "Merom" T7xxx chip.
The Yonah processor is a x32 bit chip.
According to this page, it can only take up to 10.6.8 as AMT stated. The next generation Macbook Pro from late 2006 can be upgraded to 10.7 Lion.
Why don't you go to this page https://selfsolve.apple.com/agreementWarrantyDynamic.do and put the serial number of your Macbook Pro in and see what model and year it is?
The Yonah processor is a x32 bit chip.
According to this page, it can only take up to 10.6.8 as AMT stated. The next generation Macbook Pro from late 2006 can be upgraded to 10.7 Lion.
Why don't you go to this page https://selfsolve.apple.com/agreementWarrantyDynamic.do and put the serial number of your Macbook Pro in and see what model and year it is?
I did that at one point, thats why I know its a 2006. Doesn't really bother me if its a Core Duo. I just want 10.6 to play with and learn the basics, and I will never upgrade it beyond 2GB, so 32-bit doesn't matter either.
I will let you know what happens when I have time to play with it again. It has just been sitting on my shelf for a week.
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