My MacBook Pro 17" (1st Gen) has the random-reboots-for-no-reason bug. What's a good, cheap way to get it fixed (other than applecare).
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Turn the computer off.
HOLD DOWN following keys: Command, Option, P and R
Turn computer on.
Wait for G Chord - 3 TIMES
This zaps the p-ram in apple computers and usually resolves the reboot problem.
The second thing to try is perhaps back up all of your data, de-authorize iTunes, and rebuild the entire system with a fresh load of OS X Leopard and or Snow Leopard. Hope that helps some what.
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You can use Carbon Copy Cloner to get your data on the new drive.
http://www.bombich.com/
If you have a PC around you could try running Spin Rite to check your hard drive. Many times it can repair issues the drive is having. You need a PC because Spin Rite need bios to boot.
http://www.grc.com/spinrite.htm
A new drive would be my recommendation though.
http://www.ifixit.com/Apple-Parts/320-GB-7200-RPM-SATA-Hard-Drive-/IF107-064
How to do it:
http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Repair/Installing-MacBook-Pro-17-Inch-Core-Duo-Hard-Drive-Replacement/319/1
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1.shop for parts: http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=macbook+pro+17+inch&_fln=1&_mlcat=58058&_trksid=p3286.c0.m282
2. If it a hardware issue try: http://www.powerbookmedic.com/MacBook--Macbook-Pro-Parts-and-Repair-MacBook-Pro-17-Service-Parts-p-1-c-522.html
3. For software issue try looking into: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080913145454AAeWTFH
4. Software issues: http://en.allexperts.com/q/Macs-Apples-1506/2009/6/Macbook-keeps-restarting-restarting.htm
5. Software issues: http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/os-x-operating-system/93718-imac-keeps-rebooting-itself-can-anyone-help.html
Hope this helps
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