Apple Reuse and Recycling of Macbook

3 Mar 2014 21:12:22

Roy Rainford

Am considering selling my MacBook and one option is the Apple Reuse and Recycling trade in. Dataserv will give an estimated value on the Apple website and I can answer all their questions except the Model number. The System Profiler doesn't show any of the models listed by Dataserv. Perhaps it is too old! However they do list: MacBook Core 2 Duo 1.83 GHz 13.3" White MA699LL/A
and: MacBook Core Duo 1.83 GHz 13.3" White MA254LL/A
Mine is a Macbook Intel Core Duo 1.83 GHz 13.3" White but what Model number ?
Any comments /advice will be appreciated.
Roy

Re: Apple Reuse and Recycling of Macbook

3 Mar 2014 22:05:41

Euan Williams

Hi Roy, thanks to the mysteries of the excellent Mactracker app (donation ware) > www.mactracker.ca <
here is what I think you are after:
Model Number A1181 see below under
MacBook 1,1 which, with the third and fourth numbers
EMC 2092 and
Order Number
MA254LL/A (White), MA255LL/A (White), MA472LL/A (Black)
should fill in any gaps.
Let us know how good the service is if you decide to use them.
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OVERVIEW
Introduced
May 2006
Discontinued
November 2006

Model Identifier
MacBook1,1

Model Number
A1181

EMC
2092

Order Number
MA254LL/A (White), MA255LL/A (White), MA472LL/A (Black)

Initial Price

$1,099 (White) $1,299 (White) $1,499 (Black)

Support Status
Vintage

Case
White (1.83 or 2.0 GHz) or Black (2.0 GHz), durable polycarbonate
Weight and Dimensions
5.2 lbs., 1.08" H x 12.78" W x 8.92" D

PROCESSOR
Processor
Intel Core Duo (T2400, T2500) ("Yonah")
Processor Speed
1.83 or 2.0 GHz
Architecture
32-bit
Number of Cores
2
Cache
2 MB on chip shared L2 cache
System Bus
667 MHz

STORAGE AND MEDIA

Storage
60, 80, 100, or 120 GB 5400-rpm
Media
Slot-loading Combo or 4x SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW)

KEYBOARD AND TRACKPAD

Trackpad
Solid-state trackpad supports tap, double-tap, drag and scrolling
Keyboard
Full size (78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys incl. 12 function, 4 arrow, embedded keypad)

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Re: Apple Reuse and Recycling of Macbook

3 Mar 2014 22:35:01

Roy Rainford

Many thanks Euan. Much appreciated. Roy

Re: Apple Reuse and Recycling of Macbook

4 Mar 2014 10:27:19

Roy Rainford

After finding that the battery on my MacBook will not recharge I tried the Apple Reuse and Recycle possibility again, using the model number kindly provided by Euan and this was the result: "Unfortunately Dataserv has deemed that your product has no resale value."
So I will keep it and use it with the electrical connection.

Re: Apple Reuse and Recycling of Macbook

4 Mar 2014 19:12:11

Douglas Cheney

Can you not put a new battery in the LapTop

Re: Apple Reuse and Recycling of Macbook

4 Mar 2014 21:36:42

Euan Williams

Yes Doug, true. But then not all Lithium batteries are as well made as Apple's. Take care that third party batteries don't catch fire (Boeing's did).

Re: Apple Reuse and Recycling of Macbook

4 Mar 2014 22:54:37

Roy Rainford

Apple batteries are £109 so not worth installing one just to sell the MacBook for about £80. I don't need to be mobile with it so will be happy with the electrical connection. Roy

Re: Apple Reuse and Recycling of Macbook

5 Mar 2014 19:14:17

Lionel Ogden

Try Global Batteries I have used them for camera batteries and they have been excellent. Mac book and iBook batteries are about £40 or £50.

Re: Apple Reuse and Recycling of Macbook

5 Mar 2014 21:56:55

Roy Rainford

Thank you Lionel. Roy