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aeroplane · 2011-07-08, 07:37 PM

I bought a Macbook Pro about a year ago via applestore.ca

I want to trade in my MB Pro but the salesguy said I need the "two" disks that came with the MB Pro.

Does it come with disks? If so I have no idea what I did with them

I looked everywhere.

Thanks

BGY11 · 2011-07-08, 07:47 PM

It probably came with OS X and another with iLife or something similar.

aeroplane · 2011-07-08, 07:51 PM

Hmmm I found "Mac OS X Snow Leopard" install DVD and Ilife and I works.

cooper83 · 2011-07-08, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aeroplane

Hmmm I found "Mac OS X Snow Leopard" install DVD and Ilife and I works.

They are install discs, they look like DVD's, and yes they are grey.

See here: http://porting.openoffice.org/mac/fa...g/img/disk.JPG

aeroplane · 2011-07-08, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooper83

They are install discs, they look like DVD's, and yes they are grey.

See here: http://porting.openoffice.org/mac/fa...g/img/disk.JPG

I am really confused as I also have an iMac which came with CD/DVD and upgrade CD/DVD but for some reason I can't find any disks that say "Macbook Pro" which they should?

Is it hard to sell without them?

Thanks for all your replies!

Nuje · 2011-07-09, 01:16 AM

I don't think the disks are a deal maker or breaker, but might give the prospective buyer a bit more confidence that they're not buying a stolen computer (doubtful that a thief would have the right disks).

If I'm buying, I don't think I'd care. In fact, I have bought two Macs used, and didn't care about (or use) the disks that were included. The original boxes would have assured me that I was dealing with an honest seller.

aeroplane · 2011-07-09, 01:24 AM

Guess I will find out .....I will call apple care tomorrow and see how much the disks will cost me...give them my serial number etc. If its going to cost and arm/leg I won't do it....otherwise I will post without disks.

It's not like I have to get rid of it anyways. Its perfectly working and hardly used.

blueroomelectro · 2011-07-09, 03:04 AM

What's the trade in value of your old MBP?

Pinza · 2011-07-09, 05:45 AM

The discs we got with our MBP's are specific enough to have MBP 17" on mine and MBP15" or Mrs Pinza's.

They have never been in the machines.

aeroplane · 2011-07-09, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blueroomelectro

What's the trade in value of your old MBP?

A local store said $700 but it appears they don't even base this on condition of the unit lol, just the specs only. It was $600 for a different version.

Nuje · 2011-07-10, 12:52 AM

IIRC, the disks won't allow an OS install on a "different" machine (I didn't notice once, and tried to use my imac's disk in the MBP - no go). Not sure about the iLife support software, but I'd guess it's model-specific as well.

aeroplane · 2011-07-10, 11:19 PM

I figured what the problem was....my original Snow Leopard disk was scratched/undreadable. I purchased a new on $29 and was able to erase my hdd and restore it to factory settings. Now I have it on the market

Thanks

2011-07-08, 07:37 PM	#1
aeroplane Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 136	Macbook Pro disks? I bought a Macbook Pro about a year ago via applestore.ca I want to trade in my MB Pro but the salesguy said I need the "two" disks that came with the MB Pro. Does it come with disks? If so I have no idea what I did with them I looked everywhere. Thanks

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2011-07-08, 07:47 PM	#2
BGY11 Veteran Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Calgary AB Posts: 3,164	It probably came with OS X and another with iLife or something similar.

2011-07-08, 07:51 PM	#3
aeroplane Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 136	Hmmm I found "Mac OS X Snow Leopard" install DVD and Ilife and I works.

2011-07-09, 01:16 AM	#6
Nuje Veteran Join Date: May 2002 Location: A charted un-desert isle Posts: 2,465	I don't think the disks are a deal maker or breaker, but might give the prospective buyer a bit more confidence that they're not buying a stolen computer (doubtful that a thief would have the right disks). If I'm buying, I don't think I'd care. In fact, I have bought two Macs used, and didn't care about (or use) the disks that were included. The original boxes would have assured me that I was dealing with an honest seller.

2011-07-09, 01:24 AM	#7
aeroplane Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 136	Guess I will find out .....I will call apple care tomorrow and see how much the disks will cost me...give them my serial number etc. If its going to cost and arm/leg I won't do it....otherwise I will post without disks. It's not like I have to get rid of it anyways. Its perfectly working and hardly used.

2011-07-09, 05:45 AM	#9
Pinza Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: GTA Posts: 8,572	The discs we got with our MBP's are specific enough to have MBP 17" on mine and MBP15" or Mrs Pinza's. They have never been in the machines.

2011-07-10, 12:52 AM	#11
Nuje Veteran Join Date: May 2002 Location: A charted un-desert isle Posts: 2,465	IIRC, the disks won't allow an OS install on a "different" machine (I didn't notice once, and tried to use my imac's disk in the MBP - no go). Not sure about the iLife support software, but I'd guess it's model-specific as well.

2011-07-10, 11:19 PM	#12
aeroplane Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 136	I figured what the problem was....my original Snow Leopard disk was scratched/undreadable. I purchased a new on $29 and was able to erase my hdd and restore it to factory settings. Now I have it on the market Thanks