MacBook SMC Firmware Update 1.4 won't install

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MacBook SMC Firmware Update 1.4 won't install

Just received my new Magsafe 60w Power Adaptor from the apple store today, however although it is powering my MacBook, it is not charging it.

I bought my MacBook in early 2008 and it is version 10.5.8, it has an intel core 2 duo processor, and leapord OSX, so I looked for solutions and followed this guide on the apple support site [URL="http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3499"]http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3499[/URL].

I dowloaded the firmware update [URL="http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1312"]http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1312[/URL] accordingly but when I try to install it, it says " Alert: This computer does not need this update"

I looked at other solutions, and tried removing the battery and holding down the power button for 5 secs, I've checked that my Mac intel dual core is using the GUID disk partition which it is.

So I am pretty much lost with what to do, has anyone else had this problem and managed to resolve it?

Thanks Anyone 🙂

MacBook, Mac OS X (10.5.8), Magsafe 60w power adaptor

Posted on Jul 30, 2012 3:31 AM

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kostby

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Jul 30, 2012 4:52 AM in response to rockandstroll

Welcome to Apple Support Communities.

Sounds like the problem is with the battery itself, not the charger.

, About This Mac, More Info..., Hardware, Power, Battery Information will provide a snapshot of battery health:

(This screenshot is from OS X 10.6.8 'Snow Leopard' on a MacBook with an aftermarket battery.

The exact display on your OS X 10.5.8 'Leopard' screen will be somewhat different, but contain similar information.)

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Answer 2

Jul 30, 2012 5:02 AM in response to kostby

You're right it says exactly that, Condition: Check Battery, looks like I'll have to a get new one.

Thanks

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Answer 3

Jul 30, 2012 6:34 AM in response to rockandstroll

If you have a MacBook with the removable battery you can get a new third party battery fairly cheap on eBay. Every MacBook from 2006 through Mid 2009 except the Late 2008 Aluminum Unibody use the same battery.

Black Batteries http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=macbook+black+battery&_sacat=0&LH_BIN=1&_sop=12 &_dmpt=Laptop_Batteries&_odkw=macbook+white+battery&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0. m 270.l1313

White Batteries http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=macbook+white+battery&_sacat=0&LH_BIN=1&_sop=12 &_dmpt=Laptop_Batteries&_odkw=macbook+black+battery&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0. m 270.l1313

Or for $129 from The Apple Store http://store.apple.com/us/product/MA566LL/A?mco=MTY3ODQ5OTY

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