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Mid 2010 Model A1278 / 2.4 or 2.66 GHz Core 2 Duo processor

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MacBook Pro Freezes With Any Installation

So basically my macbook has been standing for around 3-4 years, the battery gave in, then the charger and then the memory modules. So it was quite costly to replace eventually after a couple of years I bought all the parts and decided to clean install my OS. Problem is the OSX Install DVD won't boot up normally I have to keep the shift key in to get it to boot. I can't single install Windows or Linux without the mac freezing on me. I've virtually tried everything. What could the problem be??

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Are you using the original grey CD/DVD disk that came with the system?

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Apologies for the delayed response. Yes got both the OSX Install DVD and the applications Disk.

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So I managed to discover what the problem is. I've inserted new ram into my macbook and unfortunately it runs at 1333mhz and not 1066mhz. So replacing the ram did the trick.

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Well, thats good!

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There’s a capacitor that goes bad on this model causing freezes. Any idiot with tweezers, a  $20 hot air station and the right cap can change it

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What capacitor? Where can you get one?

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I'll do some searching as to which one it is. Thanks a lot I'll revert back as soon as I've managed to give it a try!

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I've been searching on google for quite sometime now, but I'm not finding any information regarding the 13 inch mid 2010 Capacitor. Im only able to find info on the 15 inch and 17 inch Macbooks

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Kyle Ayer will be eternally grateful.
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