MacBook Pro 17" early 2008 not powering up
i brought my old macbook pro 17" early 2008 from storage to try and use it (bought new ram and ssd to install on it) however i found it wouldnt turn on. firstly i assume the battery after 10 years must be dead already (not very noticeable but bloated) so i try to boot it up from the adapter with the dead battery already removed. the magsafe light is green, and pressing the power button i hear some brief whirring and clicks (im guessing the fans and the optical drive) but it stops there. no keyboard lights, no monitor activity, no beeps. i have tried long-pressing the power button prior to attaching the magsafe adapter while continuing to press the power, then tried normal power on, but no response. any suggestions on i can do next?
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J'ai le même problème.
Mon MBP de 2008 joue à la Belle-au-bois-dormant après n'avoir pas été arrêté correctement par un jeune visiteur.
Cependant, une fois, il a redémarré pendant la nuit, tout seul comme un grand.
Je vous suggère d'aller faire un tour ici: http://www.powerbook-fr.com/forum/, ils s'y connaissent.
Bonne chance!
by Nariel
I have the same problem.
My MBP of 2008 plays at Belle-au-bois-dormant after having not been stopped correctly by a young visitor.
However, once he restarted during the night, all alone as a great one.
I suggest you go for a ride here: http://www.powerbook-fr.com/forum/, they know it.
Good luck!
by mayer