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Apple Updates MacBook Pro Firmware, Restoration CD

Apple Updates MacBook Pro Firmware, Restoration CD

by , 8:05 AM EDT, July 13th, 2007

Apple released a new firmware update for the MacBook Pro along with a new firmware restoration CD for Intel-based Macs on Thursday. The MacBook Pro EFI Firmware Update 1.3 addresses a display issue found on the 2.2GHz and 2.4GHz 15-inch MacBook Pro. The update is free, and available through the Apple Software Update application, or as a stand-alone installer on the Apple Support Web site.

Apple also released the Firmware Restoration CD 1.3 for Intel-based Macs. The CD restores the default computer firmware in the event of a failed or interrupted firmware update. It does not, however, restore the default firmware on Macs that have been successfully updated to a newer version. Firmware Restoration CD 1.3 is free, and available for download as a disk image at the Apple Support Web site.

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Close Name:Guest
Fri Jul 13, 2007 8:57 am Subject: CAREFULLLL

DOESN'T WORK. MY COMPUTER WENT BLANK AFTER STARTING & RESTORE CD ISN'T WORKING

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Close Name:brett_x Posts: 322 Joined: 24 Jan 2006
Fri Jul 13, 2007 11:16 am Subject:

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Guest wrote:
DOESN'T WORK. MY COMPUTER WENT BLANK AFTER STARTING & RESTORE CD ISN'T WORKING

Silly Troll! Shouting doesn't get people worked up anymore.

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Close Name:Guest
Sat Jul 14, 2007 10:19 am Subject: Apple put teh windows in my computer

it reformted my mac with Vista Ohhh noooo!

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Close Name:Guest
Sun Jul 15, 2007 7:08 pm Subject:

The cd isn't working for me as well. Could I use a system disk to reboot?

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Close Name:David Nelson - TMO Staff Posts: 5407 Joined: 11 Jun 2001
Mon Jul 16, 2007 1:03 am Subject:

To those of you saying the disc doesn't work, is your Mac's firmware actually in limbo right now from a failed update? This is not needed unless that is the case.

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