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Hello, My brother gave me his old 2.13GHz White Core 2 Duo MacBook. It was stored in the garage for years. When I turn on the system, it will make 2 quiet boops, turn off, turn on again, then make 2 more quiet boops, before reading the install DVD. The display is not working. I can hear the fans, so I know the system isn’t completely dead. Will I need to replace the inverter cable, or could it be another issue all together? Thanks for your time. I can provide more details, such as serial number, etc.
In addition to what Dan said: Apple MacBook “Core 2 Duo” 2.13 13" (White-09) Specs Identifiers: Mid-2009 - MC240LL/A - MacBook5,2 - A1181 - 2330 Check the RAM 2 beeps = incompatible RAM typesRAM Type:PC2-6400 DDR2Min. RAM Speed:800 MHzDetails:Supports 800 MHz PC2-6400 DDR2 SDRAM. Also see: How do you upgrade the RAM in the MacBook? How much RAM of what type does it support?Standard RAM:2 GBMaximum RAM:6 GB*Details:2 GB of RAM is installed as two 1 GB modules, no slots free.MacBook Core 2 Duo PRAM Battery (Santa Rosa/Penryn) Replacement
As you had it in storage for a long time I’m sure the PRAM battery is dead. I would start off replacing it MacBook Core 2 Duo PRAM Battery Replacement. I’m assuming you have the battery under charge and the battery tester is showing the battery is still good. Keep in mind this system can only support upto El Capitan OS-X 10.11.x which does limit its usefulness. El Capitan security updates will likely end some time in 2019. Carefully review the spec link above to make sure you want to spend the time & money to keep this system going.
