Hi I have a MacBook from 2010 and I still have OS 10.5.8 on it but most applications won't work now (like I can't download a new itunes) because my OS is so outdated. I want to put the next OS on it but my DVD drive is broken. Is there a way I can get and install a new OS on it?
MacBook (13-inch Aluminum Late 2008), Mac OS X (10.5.8), broken dvd drive, upgrade to 10.6
Get it fixed or use an external drive advertised as being compatible with your Mac model. Apple's USB SuperDrive isn't intended for it.
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Get it fixed or use an external drive advertised as being compatible with your Mac model. Apple's USB SuperDrive isn't intended for it.
(104080)
In theory it is possible to use the DVD drive on another Mac. The 2 Macs must be on the same local network, then you need to use a 3rd party control panel called "Secrets"
https://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/27025/secrets>
and then use Secrets to enable "Show Remote Disc" on the Mac that has a broken DVD drive.
On the Mac that has a working DVD drive you use System Preferences -> Sharing to enable DVD sharing (if you do not have that option, it can be enabled via Secrets).
How do I upgrade from OS 10.5.8 to OS 10.6 with broken dvd drive?
