I have a 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 macbook pro that has lion installed when I recieved it, according to the support pages AHT is supposed to work over the internet if it wasn't installed, Mine wasn't and it doesn't work. Where can I download it from?

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I have a 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 macbook pro that has lion installed when I recieved it, according to the support pages AHT is supposed to work over the internet if it wasn't installed, Mine wasn't and it doesn't work. Where can I download it from?

I Have a 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 macbook pro, I recieved it with OSx 7.2 lion installed, I need to us AHT (apple hardware test) according to the support page that I copy here

Additional Information

Apple Hardware Test is included on the DVDs that are shipped with some Macintosh computers. If the copy on your hard drive becomes unavailable, use the DVDs to run Apple Hardware Test.

For Intel-based Apple computers that shipped with Mac OS X v10.5.4 or earlier, Apple Hardware Test is located on the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 and should be included with your computer.
For Apple computers that shipped with Mac OS X v10.5.5 to 10.6.7, Apple Hardware Test is located on the Applications Install Disc 2 and should be included with your computer.
For some Apple computers that shipped with OS X Lion, if Apple Hardware Test cannot be found on the hard drive, an Internet-based version starts up instead.

This doesn't work as the additional information statement says it should above. Could someone at apple give me an idea of where to get it or what the "REAL" solution is, since it doesn't work on an internet version which was confirmed today at the Genius Bar in the Apple store.

Please help me

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.2), AHT not installed, internet "NOT"

Posted on Dec 28, 2011 4:10 PM

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Answer 1

Dec 28, 2011 4:21 PM in response to chrisfrommarion

You should read these instructions. That should help you. One other point. This is a user to user forum, and there are no Apple employees here to answer questions.

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Answer 2

Shootist007

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Dec 28, 2011 4:32 PM in response to chrisfrommarion

I just tried it and it is working on my MBP 15" 2.2 i7.

I restarted and held down the D (d) key before the sound comes up or the grey screen is displayed.

My routers WAN & LAN lights flickered for awhile and the test started. I'm wired to a GB switch which is wired to my router,

It would be nice if Apple posted this so it could be put on a USB stick so it can be done without a internet connection. And what happens if your wired Ethernet port dies and there is no WiFi available. I gues at that point you are SOL.

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Answer 3

Dec 28, 2011 4:34 PM in response to OrangeMarlin

Thanks, but that doesn't work for my unit. Are there any other ideas?

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Answer 4

Dec 28, 2011 4:35 PM in response to Shootist007

Thanks, while it worked on yours it doesn't work on mine, any other ideas?

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Answer 5

Dec 28, 2011 4:37 PM in response to chrisfrommarion

chrisfrommarion wrote:

Thanks, but that doesn't work for my unit. Are there any other ideas?

So all other MacBook Pros with Lion are able to use AHT, and yours doesn't. I guess you better take it to the Apple Store for a full repair.

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Shootist007

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Dec 28, 2011 4:41 PM in response to chrisfrommarion

chrisfrommarion wrote:

Thanks, while it worked on yours it doesn't work on mine, any other ideas?

Are you holding down the "d" key, all by itself, just after the system shuts down for a restart?

And how long did you hold it down?

I held mine down for about 40-50 seconds. Then I lookat at my routers WAN light and it was flickering so I let up on the d key.

If that does not work then maybe there is something wrong with your MBP. Is that the reason you want to run this test, something isn't right with your unit?

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