LIVE MacBook Pro restoration and upgrades!

In a recent video I unboxed a treasure trove of vintage Apple products, the newest of which was a late 2008 unibody 15 inch MacBook Pro. In this live stream we're going to upgrade it LIVE, in real time!
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[@igorturko3585]

Hey Luke, love your videos, one thing I wanted to suggest, to use vacuum with a brush, it will make the cleaning so much smoother and you won’t have dust all over. Just a thought.

[@kaleena2654]

Same

[@Mbro-dq2do]

exactly. I keep my mini shop vac going above sucks everything right into it

[@Kelson01]

that wouldn’t work for a livestream though (since those are very loud)

[@igorturko3585]

That’s true..

[@KevanRCraft]

I'm very impressed with how you disseminate information about Apple Macs its so refreshingly interesting and inspiring.. I've been burned a couple of times with an Apple Mac Pro and Apple MacBook Pro. The fact you can upgrade these computers with up-to-date stuff amazes me..

[@veerpatel6719]

Luke: Imma sit here for 2 hours and restore a Macbook pro Me: when is the new apple silicon coming out :/

[@sonicgirl3582]

it’s most likely not gonna be announced on october 13th, but there might be another apple event at the end of october or early november, so apple silicon macs are gonna launch by the end of october or november

[@immacandytv]

Thanks to coder_keystone on IG for helping me recover MacBook

[@andrajames720]

Good work done by CODER_KRYSTONE on IG

[@chattieh10]

A MacBook Pro from 2015 would be great to see like this one!

[@MACBoricua]

Yessss!!! That is the same Mac I have as a restoration project, Luke! Still sitting with a damaged screw in the motherboard only.... have a brand new bottom for it, and still have to get a new full display assembly

[@immacandytv]

Thanks to coder_keystone on IG for helping me recover MacBook

[@andrajames720]

Good work done by CODER_KRYSTONE on IG

[@GUTTAH954]

I was given a late 2008 MacBook last month. It already had a 256 ssd but I upgraded the ram to 8g. I use it to run Serato DJ Pro and runs flawless. I run Catalina on my 2015 MacBook Pro how did you get Catalina on this machine? I’m running Yosemite on my 2008

[@juli0182]

I did this with my Mac book pro 2009 and is super fast adding the memory. The heat and noise was reduced but still heats up.

[@immacandytv]

Thanks to coder_keystone on IG for helping me recover MacBook

[@andrajames720]

Good work done by CODER_KRYSTONE on IG

[@juli0182]

Update: Apple has not failed me yet my MacBook Pro 2009 livessss and was able to put lates version Catalina 😎

[@williamschaal4898]

Hi Luke fyi i got Monterey running reliably on my 2007 13” Mac book pro I just don’t shave airdrop oprational

[@chattieh10]

Q: What spray do you use for cleaning the computer out? Next question, where did you get the dusting pen from? And the final question, what did you use to clean off your CPUs? Thanks a bunch for your help!!!

[@Meow5ki101]

Hellooo~ I just read your comment, and hope I still got to help you. The spray that Luke used was just a liquid cleaner for electronic devices, the dusting pen is an oxo's Good Grips electronic cleaning brush, and what he used to clean the thermal paste from the CPU was isopropyl alcohol; a type of alcohol that is good for cleaning electronic parts because it evaporates pretty fast and doesn't leave liquid residuals, the alcohol is sprayed on a microfiber towel. I think all those products can be bought on electronic stores like Best buy or by Amazon.

[@MrBlack.]

And did you know that one layer of yellow J-cloth over all the intake vents will prevent 99.9% of all dust from getting inside the computer. Now this works particularly well on desktops and should work equally well on laptops. ONE layer of YELLOW J-Cloth as a dust filter and does not in any way interfere with ventilation or airflow. Food for thought. I have had my desktops filtered this way for years. About once a year I look inside and not a spec of dust to be found... so I know how well this works. #ThinkAboutThat

[@philhunt1442]

what's J-cloth and why yellow?

[@eWhizz]

It will very quickly clog up and need replacing or cleaning.

[@MrBlack.]

@@philhunt1442 Some different densities of the cloth. I am most used to yellow J-cloth, so it's the one color and density I recommend. Others would probably work just as well, as long as YOU can breathe throw the cloth then the computer should be able to breath as well. Anyway this works for me on a desktop computer, I have no idea if it will work on a laptop. I wouldn't have one of those if they gave me one FREE. Want to know why? Ask Louis Rossman. (grins)

[@MrBlack.]

@@eWhizz You only need to run a vacuum over the outside of the cloth once in a while to free up the pores in the cloth. Then maybe once or twice a year remove the cloth and wash it then replace it. This is what I do, and I do NOT have dust inside my DESKTOP computer. It works for me.

[@eWhizz]

Sounds like a good idea for a desktop, but somewhat unpractical for a laptop

[@michaelkerry719]

A treat to have a video without music blaring!

[@kilohertz9456]

I learned a lot. Like this live presentation.

[@immacandytv]

Thanks to coder_keystone on IG for helping me recover MacBook

[@andrajames720]

Good work done by CODER_KRYSTONE on IG

[@TxLongHornOne]

Hey Luke, could you point to a video of yours, if you have it on the best way to sell your mac on eBay. You got me started upgrading a 4,1 and mine now screams but need to sell it. I am afraid to sell it without seeing the best way to do so. THANKS if you see this!!!

I got one of these as a gift for restoration just last week... ur stream came on a very good time

[@immacandytv]

Thanks to coder_keystone on IG for helping me recover MacBook

[@JohanCoorg]

Excellent video! I am going to my local repair dealer to just give him my old MBP 2012 complete with box and reconfigured reset with 1tb SSD - just because he's a great guy......

[@jeffcole1914]

It is true that they are hot lil computers I just keep mine on a flat surface it’s easy to put in your lap when not at the desk and definitely makes a heat difference

[@randomemail3152]

Any suggestion about upgrading a MacBook Pro early 2011 i7 2.0 with a Optical Drive Bay M.2 NGFF SSD Caddy to 9.5mm SATA Tray??

[@FireFoxDestroyer]

MacBooks from this Era are more repairable than some Windows laptops of their time.

[@mattstone8878]

In an alternate universe there is a guy on KZbin called Puke Peeonmi who makes videos about Crapbooks

[@spaceadventure]

Oh man, I had this machine... Loved it while it lasted, died WAY too soon. Watching your videos certainly wish I had held on to it and tried to fix it/ get it fixed.

[@shihabulfardin1849]

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[@shihabulfardin1849]

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[@shihabulfardin1849]

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[@jeffcole1914]

The best thing about Mac Book Pro is the upgrade and operating system they haven’t gone crazy and revamped the whole OS so we can hang on till the unit is just a Dino

[@thedjkingassassin]

MacLuke Pro Walker

[@rileyclos7403]

I used that exact MacBook Pro with the same specifications with the Catalina patcher until just last month when I got an M1 MacBook air

[@TheDingo3021]

Thank you so much I have followed and install successfully to my mid macbook pro 15" in high sierra macos, but looked verson 9.0.9 is the limit for my machine?

[@JodieAprilMae]

Are you using pure eucalyptus oil when cleaning if not what do you use to clean the case and keyboard???

[@ccantrell4053]

I'm a beginner; this is so so helpful!

[@GUTTAH954]

I'm very curious how catalina runs on that machine, Im contemplating using the patch for my macbook but i don't have a start up disc for Yosemite just in case it does not work. I'm new to messing with these machines...lol

[@randellmathews5961]

On my mid 2009 I stripped a screw that holds one of my fans down . any advice how to get it out and also how I can get a replacement screw. I don’t normally make mistakes like this. I’d appreciate any advice, Thanks.

[@maverickpinto2852]

Which year does mac my us likely to be able to get into our MACs and fix or enhance em?

[@maloneysmagic]

Do you sell any of the MacBook computers that you buy and review? And if yes do you ship to Mexico?

[@ItsBrianU]

I always reset the SMC and NVRAM when I do a clean install

[@ronaldmarcellana5169]

hi sir since your into repair of old macbook pro, can I ask a quastion? I have macbook 2010 and I have replaced the ssd card with pre loaded Ios Sierra. It does work but the wireless capabilities does not exist anymore. For some reason I cannot even add it. Do you have any suggestion on how to restore wireless connection? Thanks in advance.

[@MrMosoani]

I need help with replacing the battery. It's already a replacement and only took 3mos and it's bad again. Where do we buy true genuine battery for mbpro A1502?

[@andrewwoods7630]

Luke could you please make a video about a MacBook pro 2012/2013 teardown and rebuild if possible if you have not already made one if so could you reply with the link to it if you have please much appreciated if you read this thank you.

[@hungchung2726]

Hello i theres a blank display covering the bottom half of my macbook screen, so i cant see my launchpad, i only can see the top half of my screen. Can you tell me the problem?

[@TheSdrumm10]

So I’m getting a green screen and won’t boot. It’s a2012 mb pro. Im sure it’s cpu cuz it did it before. How do I find parts for this and is it worth it

[@AnthonyChopra]

i found i had an eec Ram issue with my macpro tower 2012. because of dust definitely, deDusting is a good idea. especially when i was cleaning a VCR in 2008 and found the picture of the video was way clearer oddly mom was happy even tho dvds was a thing. Dusty story

[@immacandytv]

Thanks to coder_keystone on IG for helping me recover MacBook

[@andrajames720]

Good work done by CODER_KRYSTONE on IG

[@hmdanker]

How did you get catalina on the 2009 MacBook Pro?

[@JodieAprilMae]

I got it on mine with a Dosdude patch and video :) Colin is the saviour of ancient Macs!

[@MateuszBinkowski]

Luke I just bought macbook pro mid 2012 in great condition, did some upgrade's, ssd and max ram, new battery, clean install, liquid metal on cpu, and overall cleaning. Really like to watch your channel, and now have one question, will display port will work with my 3440x1440 x34a monitor? Can't find any information. That is my first macbook, and forgot to search for that, waiting for package with miniDP cable

[@thewizardsofthezoo5376]

I have one like that 2011 Model Name: MacBook Pro Model Identifier: MacBookPro8,1 Processor Name: Intel Core i5 Processor Speed: 2.3 GHz Number of Processors: 1 Total Number of Cores: 2 L2 Cache (per Core): 256 KB L3 Cache: 3 MB Memory: 8 GB I didn't know I could upgrade, the battery is almost dead, would that cause it to go slow? Waht can I upgrade to make it faster 16gb ram?

[@mafee4166]

I have a question i know this vid was created few years ago..but i have a macbook pro (mid2010) that got a no entry warning recently..i already done all the trouble shoots i could find on the internet but i couldn't fix it. So I'm suspecting its the hard drive that needs to be replaced..how to go about it?

[@Dinac11]

friend i have a problem my macbook doesn't turn on when i turn it on ic that text and everything and all of a sudden only the white screen and nothing comes, when i reset it only efi boot comes and when i press it nothing happens please help i don't know what to do anymore

[@drts_map]

can we wash the heat sink using water?

[@immacandytv]

Thanks to coder_keystone on IG for helping me recover my MacBook

[@andrajames720]

Good work done by CODER_KRYSTONE on IG

[@Dirtweed]

The 2008 13" was just the Macbook in the unibody. We have that one and it is still going.

[@andrajames720]

Good work done by CODER_KRYSTONE on IG

[@sarrapaxinou]

when downloading the new software for re-installation , how is it sure that is the right version of ios for this computer ? i have OS x EI captain ( 2016 ) , will it down the same OS ? thank you ( doi have to do anytthinf before form the cloud ? \\\ and if i leave the internet connection running ok , it will be automatically detected after having erased the data ? thank you

[@lokitomanny]

I have a 2007 iMac that is in great physical condition but Apples not giving it anymore software upgrades, how can I upgrade to Catalina, anyone can guide me through the process?

[@prodbydanai]

If your iMac can run El Cap, chances are you can use dosdude1's patcher to run Catalina.

[@sunilpereira4683]

which could be the latest upgradable (Ram and SSD) macbook pro?

[@jonsnow1410]

Luke, I have a 2019 MacBook Air that had a coffee dumped on it. Apple wants $800 to fix it. We are going to get a new one. Screen still comes on. What should I do with it? From watching your videos I can see that I could part it out and sell what works. Is there a company that could fix it for less? Please help.

[@theartistchair_]

I got a 13 2015-2017 MacBooks that I’m planning to fix.

[@immacandytv]

Thanks to coder_keystone on IG for helping me recover MacBook

[@andrajames720]

Good work done by CODER_KRYSTONE on IG

[@yanel2legit]

Hi, I live in Dominican Republic and I’ve been trying to buy a used MacBook Pro on Amazon but the once that show up are above 1000 dollars. I’m trying to get something used that I can upgrade for a music studio. It’s been my dream to build a studio but money is really hard to get here to waist on a brand new MacBook. Can you tell me what website I can used to find a old and use MacBook for cheap?? And sorry to bother, just trying to get some info.

[@immacandytv]

Thanks to coder_keystone on IG for helping me recover my MacBook

[@andrajames720]

Good work done by CODER_KRYSTONE on IG?

[@AnishTechTutorials]

Luke: I am opening a macbook restoration centre Me: Ok Luke: Here you can buy macbooks for school for cheap Me: Ok Luke: You want something? Me: Ye, Gimme a brand new Macbook pro 16 for 1 $ Luke: take Me: Ye

[@immacandytv]

Thanks to coder_keystone on IG for helping me recover MacBook

[@andrajames720]

Good work done by CODER_KRYSTONE on IG

[@Cyriljayant]

Hi Luke, I have the same MacBook Pro. It had a screen crack. I have replaced the screen. And upgraded Hard to a 1Gb SSD. and can see the power is not on. How do I check and how to diagnose the problem?? ucalyptusperformance??

[@Xen-s_dreamagination]

This was fun and definitely educational! Enjoyed watching this very much. -Thanks, Luke!

[@jannis3356]

I would always run Mojave on this older machines since you can still use 32 Bit Apps and MacOS Extended as your Filesystem which makes the bootup time shorter because it doesn’t need to run the patch stuff

[@immacandytv]

Thanks to coder_keystone on IG for helping me recover MacBook

[@andrajames720]

Good work done by CODER_KRYSTONE on IG

[@pointsbeingmade7996]

Good job. My Mac is broken 2 not giving up.

[@savagepro9060]

why is your 'avatar' a grown man kissing a little boy on the mouth?

[@t2lejeune]

How to format the hard drive on a iMac desktop 2012

[@savagepro9060]

Macbooks were made to run on battery, they run slower from the wall plug!

[@smilevibesmsp1469]

Wish I watched live. You’re the best Apple guy! 💝

[@Maddie_is_a_swiftie]

Same

[@immacandytv]

Thanks to coder_keystone on IG for helping me recover MacBook

[@andrajames720]

Good work done by CODER_KRYSTONE on IG

[@briantobares1579]

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[@briantobares1579]

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[@smilevibesmsp1469]

I have the smaller version of this MacBook and I cannot get the battery issue fixed. It dies way too fast. Any help you can give me Luke? 🥺

[@smilevibesmsp1469]

Cant even turn on bc battery is dead and charger is broken.

[@immacandytv]

Thanks to coder_keystone on IG for helping me recover my MacBook

[@andrajames720]

Good work done by CODER_KRYSTONE on IG?

[@passaudio]

hi im looking for a 2014 15" macbook pro used can u assist

[@immacandytv]

Thanks to coder_keystone on IG for helping me recover MacBook

[@andrajames720]

Good work done by CODER_KRYSTONE on IG

[@_GALLINA]

hi Luke, can I ask you if I can "transplant" a mid 2009 15" MBP into a early 2011 one? Any difference in chassis or internal components?

[@_GALLINA]

Model A1286

[@ronchaimanatrakoon6391]

Are u selling it ? how much?

[@immacandytv]

Thanks to coder_keystone on IG for helping me recover my MacBook

[@immacandytv]

Chat him up on iG so that you can do business together

[@andrajames720]

Good work done by CODER_KRYSTONE on IG

[@AJPark-xw7zr]

iMac 21.5-inch Next Time?

[@immacandytv]

Thanks to coder_keystone on IG for helping me recover my MacBook

[@Dinac11]

the system is probably broken and I can't boot it anymore please help !!!!

[@DanielSurjan]

This was neat! Thanks

[@Cyba_IT]

hehe, I like Kos's comment in the superchat, "​I wish the MacBook Pro has a super beast of a processor. I am getting tired of overheating low efficiency intel processors" looks like his wish finally came true.

[@luxembourger]

I had a really nice MacBook, that after some time seemed too slow to me doing some simple tasks, so I ordered a SSD, RAM and a replacement battery. But after upgrading SSD and memory, it still seemed somewhat strangely slow, like a handbrake was pulled. Unexpectedly, it got faster after finally the replacement battery arrived in the post, even when I used it with the power adapter. I could even measure by repeating the benchmark, it really was significantly faster.

[@ignxdank]

yeah macbooks get 0.5x slower if they're running entirely off the power adapter and there isn't a battery inside

[@luxembourger]

@@ignxdank Yes, I got my old MacBook and tested this again by running it without battery at all and is true indeed. This is most likely also the fix for Luke's computer. My battery at the time wasn't even 100% dead, still some minutes, but the MacBook obviously behaved like there was no battery inside. Actually, the third-party battery I bought still is very good, now also 3 or 4 years old. A good investment.

[@andrajames720]

Good work done by CODER_KRYSTONE on IG

[@bobbowring1702]

I would like to Know if I can run Catalina on a 27" Mid 2011 Imac , 3.4 Ghz intel core i7, amd Radeon HD 6970m 2048 mb. I am running High Sierra. I am fairly new to macs and still trying to get my head around it. I had windows for 7 years. I had the offer to buy this imac when someone was having a clear out befor they moved I paid £250 for it not sure if it was a good deal or not. ~Does have SSDs in it and not a fusion drive.Any advice would be greatfuly recieved great subject matter thanks from the UK.

[@SarthakRoy]

yes you can...use dosdude1 catalina patch

[@immacandytv]

Thanks to coder_keystone on IG for helping me recover my MacBook

[@andrajames720]

Good work done by CODER_KRYSTONE on IG?

[@Errcyco]

Woah.. that bottom hatch thing and a removable bottom is jarring

[@lance3681]

Luke, I am impressed with the easy you do this upgrade. Now I have a question I have an MBP mid 2012, 10.1, 4-core i7, 16 GB mem, 520 GB ssd.I am running Big Sur 11.7.10 with the help of OCLP and I would like to upgrade to Sonoma but The 2 video cards (Intel HD graphics 4000 and NVIDIA Gforce GT 650M) are not compatible and the root patch of OCLP does not help either. Installing Sonoma was smooth but the resolution is so high that all text is unreadable. Do you have an advise for this issue?

[@natebolton9385]

That's an express card slot btw

[@andrajames720]

Good work done by CODER_KRYSTONE on IG

[@Xtrafix2015]

Interesting to see all MacBooks save dust too bad it doesn’t have filters like a dryer

[@tranquilitymind876]

I need help buying a macbook from ebay. 2017-2020

[@tabbycat406]

He starts disassembling the MacBook at 7:45

[@immacandytv]

Thanks to coder_keystone on IG for helping me recover MacBook

[@tabbycat406]

@@immacandytv what kind of macbook?

[@sherwynbugatti]

Use alcohol to remove the old thermal paste

[@immacandytv]

Thanks to coder_keystone on IG for helping me recover MacBook

[@andrajames720]

Good work done by CODER_KRYSTONE on IG

[@kojot0976]

Apple should hire you to be “Apple Fellow”.

[@baconfister]

Very meticulous with the tiny watercolour and cosmetic brushes. You could save some serious effort with compressed air - it’s an amazing invention.

[@immacandytv]

Thanks to coder_keystone on IG for helping me recover MacBook

[@andrajames720]

Good work done by CODER_KRYSTONE on IG

[@Nikkerston]

watched this when repasting my early 2011 15 inch MacBook pro and installing lion on to it

[@Nikkerston]

TBH i should have installed Snow Leopard

[@alan11121959]

...the height of recursion...1080p video of 1080p video of 1080p video of...you get the picture (literally)...

[@KTBLGaming]

Forever

[@benjiefernando8673]

mcbook full inside

[@Bonny_und_Ralf]

Great Video 👌🏻👍🏼

[@immacandytv]

Thanks to coder_keystone on IG for helping me recover my MacBook

[@Mrwhosethesus]

Hey Luke!

[@immacandytv]

Thanks to coder_keystone on IG for helping me recover MacBook

[@Mrwhosethesus]

@@immacandytv Stop spamming bot

[@andrajames720]

Good work done by CODER_KRYSTONE on IG?

[@carloslemare6060]

Stop press... his password is 1234 XD

[@immacandytv]

Thanks to coder_keystone on IG for helping me recover MacBook

[@andrajames720]

Good work done by CODER_KRYSTONE on IG

[@AsianFlex]

He noticed me :) 1:19:56

[@immacandytv]

Thanks to coder_keystone on IG for helping me recover MacBook

[@andrajames720]

Good work done by CODER_KRYSTONE on IG

[@alisonmcgregor2002]

lol why did people want him to lick the macbook?😂😂😂😂

[@neverknowit11]

Zero insertion force (ZIF)

[@aidanmitchell7195]

Me watching this on a late 2008 MacBook pro

[@logi_bear11]

Wow there is only 28 comments well now 29 as I’m posting this.

[@immacandytv]

Thanks to coder_keystone on IG for helping me recover MacBook

[@andrajames720]

Good work done by CODER_KRYSTONE on IG

[@CouncilEstatePopMusic]

Well, what can you say? Apple laptops HOLD their value.

[@Plat.2221]

Yes KevanRCraft my Chromebook is Virus

[@Xtrafix2015]

Duo core

[@VioletBird]

I love this :)

[@immacandytv]

Thanks to coder_keystone on IG for helping me recover MacBook

[@andrajames720]

Good work done by CODER_KRYSTONE on IG

[@josuefairy]

Live is too late, Im bored to see a disarmed is slow

[@gerardowmby7156]

Right?... Right?... Right?... Right?... Right?...

[@BrickWilbur2020]

Matt check ur email. I got a question that would help many people if u can solve.

[@immacandytv]

Thanks to coder_keystone on IG for helping me recover MacBook

[@andrajames720]

Good work done by CODER_KRYSTONE on IG

[@georgelalama8154]

As crazy as it sounds I usually take a vacuum cleaner to the laptops I clean the dust off of.

[@davidicke7638]

Dude, are you on drugs? This should be like a 10 minute video lol

[@Lucas-cx8vv]

This was a livestream

[@mustacheduck2793]

0:45 * victim *

[@jonathanazcoitia642]

great think , lucifer takes care of chloe decker, and also macbooks

[@theencryptedpartition4633]

Jeez😂 *Someone sees a man/woman dying*: Call 911!!!!! Some tech guy sees a MacBook dying: Call Luke Miani!!!!!

[@immacandytv]

Thanks to coder_keystone on IG for helping me recover my MacBook

[@andrajames720]

Good work done by CODER_KRYSTONE on IG?

[@MMBMagoo]

This guy fer sure touches himself

[@kjadia-q8v]

hi