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Q: I can't upgrade to Mavericks

I have a Macbook Cor 2 duo and have os x 10.6.8- which i can upgrade to mavericks. I checked but, when I try to upgrade it keeps saying this update.png Anyone know how I could upgrade? I really want to.

MacBook, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on May 22, 2014 10:12 AM

by MichelPM,Solvedanswer
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A:

No.

Your Mac can only be upgraded to OS X 10.7.5 Lion, max. That is as far as your Mac can be upgraded.

 

Your Mac is too old to install and run OS X 10.8 Mountain or 10.9 Mavericks. You cannot install and run these or any future OS X upgrades.

Posted on May 23, 2014 3:10 PM

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  • by a brody,

    a brody a brody May 22, 2014 5:56 PM in response to jocemclap
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    May 22, 2014 5:56 PM in response to jocemclap

    Before you do, be sure you are ready in terms of software compatibility:

    https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-6271

     

    Next identify your Mac, as this tip explains:

     

    https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-6413

     

    Next read if you really are compatible:

     

    http://www.apple.com/osx/specs/

     

    Next backup your data:

     

    https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-1992

     

    Then if you are compatible, see this tip:

     

    https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-6131

  • by andyBall_uk,

    andyBall_uk andyBall_uk May 23, 2014 6:52 AM in response to jocemclap
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    May 23, 2014 6:52 AM in response to jocemclap

    OS X Mavericks: System Requirements

     

    >>MacBook (13-inch Aluminum, Late 2008), (13-inch, Early 2009 or later)

     

    The message from App Store may be a little misleading, since core 2 duo processors were in macbooks before 2008, and yet they are not suitable for Mavericks.

     

    What year/model is your macbook ?.

  • by Eric Root,

    Eric Root Eric Root May 23, 2014 9:49 AM in response to jocemclap
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    May 23, 2014 9:49 AM in response to jocemclap

    To check the model number hold down the option/alt key, go to the Apple menu and select System Information.


  • by jocemclap,

    jocemclap jocemclap May 23, 2014 12:17 PM in response to andyBall_uk
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    May 23, 2014 12:17 PM in response to andyBall_uk

    It says it is a 2006

  • by MichelPM,

    MichelPM MichelPM May 23, 2014 1:20 PM in response to jocemclap
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    May 23, 2014 1:20 PM in response to jocemclap

    Your Mac is too old to install and run the free OS X 10.9 Mavericks.

    You can purchase a download code from Apple and download and install OS X 10.7 Lion.

     

    http://store.apple.com/us/product/D6106Z/A/os-x-lion

     

    OS X Lion system requirements

    To use Lion, make sure your computer has the following:

    • An Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, or Xeon processor
    • Mac OS X v10.6.6 or later to install via the Mac App Store (v10.6.8 recommended); you can install without Mac OS X v10.6 by using an OS X Lion USB Thumb Drive, available on the Apple Online Store
    • 7 GB of available disk space
    • 2 GB of RAM

    If your Mac does not meet these requirements, you will need to upgrade your Mac before installing Lion.

     

    It would be very prudent and advisable to create a viable backup of your current system and all your important data before embarking on a major systems upgrade in case something bad or unforeseen happens and also, in the event, you simply do not like the new OS.

     

    Good Luck!

  • by jocemclap,

    jocemclap jocemclap May 23, 2014 2:38 PM in response to MichelPM
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    May 23, 2014 2:38 PM in response to MichelPM

    So, if I download the os 10.7 Lion I can get the mavericks

  • by MichelPM,Solvedanswer

    MichelPM MichelPM May 23, 2014 3:10 PM in response to jocemclap
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    May 23, 2014 3:10 PM in response to jocemclap

    No.

    Your Mac can only be upgraded to OS X 10.7.5 Lion, max. That is as far as your Mac can be upgraded.

     

    Your Mac is too old to install and run OS X 10.8 Mountain or 10.9 Mavericks. You cannot install and run these or any future OS X upgrades.

  • by andyBall_uk,Helpful

    andyBall_uk andyBall_uk May 23, 2014 4:25 PM in response to jocemclap
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    May 23, 2014 4:25 PM in response to jocemclap

    A 2006 cannot install Mavericks. I'd stick with Snow Leopard unless you've a very pressing need for something in Lion.

  • by a brody,Helpful

    a brody a brody May 23, 2014 5:26 PM in response to MichelPM
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    May 23, 2014 5:26 PM in response to MichelPM

    Agreed with Michael and Andy.  Unfortunately the Apple Store is indeed misleading, and I've let the authorities know.   10.7.5 is the absolute maximum your Mac can take.

  • by jocemclap,

    jocemclap jocemclap May 23, 2014 7:52 PM in response to a brody
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    May 23, 2014 7:52 PM in response to a brody

       AWWWW. Boo. Anyway, thank you for the help Andy and Michael!

  • by jocemclap,

    jocemclap jocemclap May 23, 2014 7:56 PM in response to a brody
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    May 23, 2014 7:56 PM in response to a brody

    Wait, so I would have to have a 2009 version or later, right in order to purchase the maviericks. Is it possible for me to buy the hard ware for from the 2009 macbook core 2 duo and replace it with the hard ware I have now and it should work?

  • by MichelPM,

    MichelPM MichelPM May 23, 2014 8:40 PM in response to jocemclap
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    May 23, 2014 8:40 PM in response to jocemclap

    Qualified MacBooks for Mavericks start at the late 2008 models which are the aluminum models and not the older white polycarbonate models.

     

    And No.

    You can't just replace hardware in one Mac for another. Not possible and it seems from your question, you would have no idea how to do that, even if it was possible to do, anyways.

     

    If you really think you have a need for OS X Mavericks, you can either buy a new MacBook from Apple or if your in the U.S. check Apple's refurbished section of their website for deals on MacBooks or you can search for online Auhtorized Apple resellers for used Macs and purchase a used, but newer Mac from a Mac resellers.

    Mac resellers will have limited warranties ( and even paid extended warranties) for the used Macs that they sell.

     

    Stay away for purchasing a Mac from a private source or a source like eBay.

    You can get screwed and there are NO warranties if somebody sells you a defective Mac

  • by jocemclap,

    jocemclap jocemclap May 24, 2014 7:23 AM in response to MichelPM
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    May 24, 2014 7:23 AM in response to MichelPM

    You're right, I do not know how to replace a hardware to another- I am not a computer engineer type of person. Although, I have a relative that knows how to do it. I can just ask her about this stuff.

  • by MichelPM,

    MichelPM MichelPM May 24, 2014 9:05 AM in response to jocemclap
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    May 24, 2014 9:05 AM in response to jocemclap

    Macs ARE NOT WINDOWS PCs.

    The hardware conponents of a Mac cannot be simply switched out and used in other Macs.

    You cannot simply build a Macintosh, especially a Macintosh laptop, in the garage or basement.

    NOT gonna happened. NOT gonna do it.

    The hardware and software architecture are closely integrated for every new Mac model year.

    There is absolutely no way to do what you are implying or suggesting.

    Again, if you have a pressing need to have and run OS X Mavericks, you will need to purchase a new or newer MacBook. Plain and simple as it gets.