macbook a1342 is dead need a new setup disc

If the mac won't come on at all, there may be a power-related issue. And

~ if the hard drive has failed; that's harder to workaround to make it run.

When new that build version MacBook "late 2009 ~ mid 2010" white computer

would have shipped with optical media; original DVD set of install-restore discs.

Grey-label 'machine specific' DVDs; each of those years, shipped with different ones.

You could try and see if by odd chance, the MacBook might use Disk Utility from

internet. Unless it could start & run from Internet Recovery, there's slim chance of it.

If you have a recent Time Machine backup on a dedicated USB hard drive, that

may be useful to restore a backup from, into a new hard drive; the drive would

need to be properly formatted to HFS+ so later, High Sierra 10.13.6 may run again.

A 'non-bootable' former system hard drive, could be put into an enclosure. Then a

working Mac could attempt to gain access to content; and migrate to good HDD.

If you needed an original install-restore Apple 10.6. DVD from the era of your Mac

they'd need to be grey-label; or a last higher version retail DVD. To use as start disc.

Good luck & happy computing!

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You may have to ask among local business or regional who may still

provide service repairs for older hardware versions such as you have.

To learn what you need, and see if you could do the work yourself

that may (or not) be a way to go. Some shops won't use parts you

bought elsewhere; similar with motor vehicle parts. And some folks

have that familiarity before going there.

"upgrades guaranteed to work with your Mac ~ by owc"

https://eshop.macsales.com/upgrades/macbook-13-inch-late-2009-2.26-ghz

https://eshop.macsales.com/upgrades/macbook-13-inch-mid-2010-2.4-ghz

Certain MacBook models, white poly 2006-2010 have differences in

between every few years. Wires and cables, sockets and plugs, small

bits that can break that are wedged between tight and tiny places.

[These are reasons why some people get impatient; & stuff breaks!]

There is a time limit after which Apple will no longer service products.

• Apple Repair and Repair Status Check - Official Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/repair

While some 'authorized' service repair or independent business may

be able to help; with these authorized shops, their distance can vary

as could their cost. And availability of technicians for troubleshooting,

costs of parts, harder to get stocks; and time, can change everything.

Some parts may be 'user replaceable' or at least with online guides, an

individual could choose to learn ~ and see IF they have adequate skills

..before venturing into the netherworld of "take apart" & DIY fixes.

For good example source of parts, drives, etc see OWC site. Among

some of have better instructions, others have online video. For your

vintage MacBook 13-inch Late 2009 or Mid 2010, most replacement

parts & instructions should still be available. DIY Install Videos - OWC

Instructions vary, better sites may have more details in online views;

so you could tell what you may be getting into without take-aparts.

Those often have resources and better customer service, even now.

Your other thread also has an earlier reply, and maybe a bit too long.

However its 4:15 AM and I'm in semi self-isolation ~ in 'small town' AK.

{Other than some neighbors & awakened dogs who bark if I go out

& shovel at odd hours, I'm busy. Roofs, paths; & indoors thawing out.

Few moose wander by, night shopping; & slim are the pickings here.}

Good luck & happy trails!

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