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Jan 17, 2016 8:40 PM in response to Fifi8080by K Shaffer,About upgrading the MacBook, to a new later version OS X. This can be accomplished by purchase
of the Snow Leopard OS X 10.6.3 retail install DVD from the Apple Store online, for about $20.
http://www.apple.com/shop/product/MC573Z/A/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard
Next step after installing - in software - (vs. hardware upgrade to better suit a newer OS X) would be
to be sure to get the last software update step Combo 10.6.8 v1.1 Update, a download for 10.6.3.
Mac OS X 10.6.8 Update Combo v1.1 -- this update will not work independent of a full installation.
Other applications could be bought, on DVD, from sources such as Amazon resellers, who may
have the iLife '09 or '11 on DVD, and also have the iWorks suit on DVD. Apple does not sell
these older associated applications, but some updates to them may (or not) still be available for
download to update some aspects of the older applications from Apple servers.
Avoid purchase of grey-label install restore DVD media discs intended for use in other Apple model
computer products because they are limited to work within the narrow range of the Mac they shipped
with and nothing newer or older. Some resellers may try to suggest they can do what they won't.
Depending on the total RAM memory installed, the chip RAM may be upgraded further to a higher
capacity; this may help the computer run applications and the newer OS X better. Also, if the original
hard disk drive still is what's inside the computer, it may fail due to age and wear at any time; consider
the purchase of and installation of a new larger capacity hard disk drive, of perhaps 300 to 500+GB
and with a rotational spin rate of 7200-RPM for better performance. The specs for your MacBook are
online if you can identify it accurately. OWC macsales.com offers several choices in hardware upgrade.
http://eshop.macsales.com/memory/maxram -- http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/hard-drives/2.5-Notebook/
They also offer SSD, but the computer you have could do well with a faster spin rate larger capacity HD.
Both Early 2008 and Late 2008 utilize the 13-inch MacBook designation MacBook4.1.
The details between these, and differences, could imply build changes in hardware.
• MacBook (13-inch Early 2008)
Introduced February 2008
Discontinued October 2008
Model Identifier MacBook4,1
Model Number A1181
EMC 2242
Order Number MB402LL/A (White), MB403LL/A (White), MB404LL/A (Black)
• MacBook (13-inch Late 2008)
Introduced October 2008
Discontinued January 2009
Model Identifier MacBook4,1
Model Number A1181
EMC 2242
Order Number MB402LL/B
Both appear to use the same capacity of memory RAM in kind & amount:
Maximum Memory 6.0 GB (Actual) 4.0 GB (Apple)
Memory Slots 2 - 200-pin PC2-5300 (667MHz) DDR2 SO-DIMM
Minimum Speed --
Interleaving Support Yes
Upgrade Instructions:
• MacBook: How to remove or install RAM memory chips - Apple Support
Expansion:
Hard Drive Interface 1.5 Gbps Serial ATA (SATA)
Optical Drive Interface Ultra ATA/100 (running at UATA/66)
You could probably find a quality replacement battery from the mentioned
reputable vendor's web page... Note the Apple Support pages to help in
care & troubleshooting the battery & magsafe adapters...
• About Mac notebook batteries - Apple Support
• Apple Portables: Troubleshooting MagSafe adapters - Apple Support
In any event...
Good luck & happy computing!