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Q: Magnetic charger for 13inch 4.1 notebook

Hi MY magnetic charger end is broken again. The first one wires snapped after two years, bad design, as the wire is not supported at the entrance of the magnetic plug so after some time the fine wires snap off. My daughter gave me her charger as she up graded to the next mac. Had this charger for a year now, she had it for two years and the magnetic bit completely fell off.  I cant seem to find a charger that will fit my machine. some say 45 and some say 60 looked on my machine and cant see it. My old mac is 4.1 notebook. How do I get a new one and can I update my mac.  Thanks

MacBook, iOS 4.1, 10.5.8

Posted on Jan 17, 2016 2:46 AM

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  • by OGELTHORPE,

    OGELTHORPE OGELTHORPE Jan 17, 2016 4:19 AM in response to Fifi8080
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    Jan 17, 2016 4:19 AM in response to Fifi8080
  • by K Shaffer,

    K Shaffer K Shaffer Jan 17, 2016 8:40 PM in response to Fifi8080
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    Jan 17, 2016 8:40 PM in response to Fifi8080

    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!