Why i can't download Mavericks if i have a macbook a1181 2008 with Lion 10.7.5?

Why i can't download Mavericks if i have a macbook a1181 2008 with Lion 10.7.5?

MacBook, Mac OS X (10.7.5), a1181 2008

Posted on Sep 15, 2014 11:04 AM

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Sep 15, 2014 12:33 PM in response to migueljosej

A1181 refers to the generation of white and black thermoplastic MacBooks originally introduced in 2006 and produced through mid 2008.

None of those models meet the minimum system requirements for Mavericks.

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

OS X Mavericks: System Requirements


The 2008 A1278 MacBook 5,1 aluminum "Unibody" models are the oldest MacBooks that can install and run OS X 10.9 Mavericks.

, About This Mac, More Info… will help you locate the specific model identifier of the one you have.


Besides searching Apple Support Communities, www.everymac.com is another handy resource with detailed information including specifications of each Mac model.

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