Macbook smc firmware update 1.4 this firmware update addresses an issue with certain macbook and macbook pro models from 2007-2008 that prevents them from charging with new power adapters. your computer's power cord must be connected and plugged into a working power source, or your battery must be at least 25% charged.. Upgrade a1181 to os x 10.8 my macbook a1181 1.1 early 2006 1.83 ssd samsumg 128 os x 10.6.4 works well but i cannot run newer software. how can i upgrade it to run os x 10.8?. Is it possible to upgrade a macbook late 2007. i cannot upgrade the software beyond snow leopard. answered! but if possible install 10.8.5 in a1181 mid 2009 efi firmware 5,2 with no problems the situation is update the firmware in in old a1181 , late 2008 to 2009 are 100% same machine in hardware just the cpu speed is different .---.
Choose system preferences from the apple ( ) menu, then click software update to check for updates. if any updates are available, click the update now button to install them. or click ”more info” to see details about each update and select specific updates to install.. The system updates to new white macbook are welcome, though subtle. the biggest news, however, is the new gpu.. So i have a working logic board out of my macbook a1181 2.0 dualcore intel and i got this board i got of ebay that looks exactly the same except it has a core 2 duo 2.0 4mb of cache isntead of 2mb. now ive heard someone trying of doing this saying you have to replace the efi bios or whatnot..