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I am trying to set up a wireless network for my aging mom. I am not extremely tech savvy, but can get around. I called her internet service provider (Windstream) to get the settings for her connection. They said because she is in a remote area, they do not have DHCP available, only Static IP...

I have my computer Back. and Summer Storm - you were right! They replaced my HD with the following: The repair information says: Item Number 655-1554B Description HDD 500GB7200 Symptom: Drive- Bad Sector /Defective The New Drive info on computer is this: Vendor: NVidia Product: MCP79 AHCI...

by the way - the memory is samsung 2 gb and there are 2 of them Apparently they think it is a hardware issue. Apple is sending a box for me to ship to the repair depot. When I get results from them, I will post.

Good Morning I opened my computer and found 2 memory slots (stacked) with memory in both slots. I removed, rearranged, single and every which way....but my computer would not boot - still only get the restart your mac message with the multiple languages. i am on line with apple expert now -...

Second -Apple Hardware Test Results - No Trouble Found Pass Number 2 Total Time Testing 1 hour 16 minutes 47 seconds I will reseed the memory in the Morning, when my eyes can focus on the little tiny screws.

Thank you djackmac When I put in my installer DVD, it will not boot when I hold the c-key only chimes, chimes, chimes. If I hold the option key there are 2 icons that appear, Mac HD and the Disk- if I choose either, I get the "restart your Mac " message in multiple languages. I can hold the D...

It is under warranty. I have contacted Apple Expert Support to call me tomorrow. I have not backed this computer in about an month...so hopefully will not lose my christmas pictures. Thank you all for your assistance. I think it is a very sick Mac. :-(

Here is the hardware test Results: Alert! Apple Hardware Test Has Detected an Error. 4SNS/1/40000000:IDOR- 127.898 Pass Number: 1, Total Time Testing: 1 hour, 12 minutes 45 seconds Computer Configuration: Purchased June 15 2009 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 4GB 1066MHz DDR3 SDRM-2X2GB 500GB...

Hello Summerstorm. Thank you for the information on the hardware difficulties I need to look for. As soon as I can get my computer booted again, i am going to check the hard drive to see if it is the one you recently had Apple Replace. I purchased Snow leopard, but I have not installed it...

Cannot Restart - Continues to come back to this message. I have tried PRAM did not work. then tried Single user to the unix screen - but unable to type when there. I have tried verbose - not able to see anything but unix verbage. I found my Leopard install DVD and have that in the drive. I tried...