appleinsider.com - 11/18/2008
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Apple has released a software update to address an issue where trackpad clicks would randomly go unrecognized on its latest notebook offerings: the MacBook (Late 2008) and MacBook Pro (Late 2008).
gearlog.com - 11/21/2008
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gearlog.com —
Ever run your MacBook or MacBook Pro without
the battery installed? Most people don't, but some notebook...
users pop them out when their systems are running on AC with hopes of extending the life of their battery by a few months. While I was ...
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Apple Notebooks Take Huge Performance Hit without Battery
support.apple.com - 11/21/2008
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support.apple.com —
Last Modified: August 01, 2008 Article: HT2332 Old
Article: 305336 Summary MacBook and MacBook Pro: Mac reduces...
processor speed when battery is removed while operating from an A/C adaptor Products Affected MacBook Pro, MacBook If the battery is ...
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MacBook and MacBook Pro: Mac reduces processor speed ...
support.apple.com - 11/17/2008
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support.apple.com —
Download icon About MacBook, MacBook Pro Trackpad Firmware
Update 1.0 This firmware update addresses an issue where...
trackpad clicks may not be recognized on MacBook (Late 2008) and MacBook Pro (Late 2008) systems. The update package will install an ...
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MacBook, MacBook Pro Trackpad Firmware Update 1.0
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Macbook Trackpad Fix Finally Released by Apple
MacBlogz - One Stop Apple News —
... directly dependent on number of times the trackpad is clicked while unresponsive.”
In response to the complaints, Apple CEO Steve Jobs sent an email to one frustrated customer simply saying, “Software fix coming soon.” Only a few weeks later, Jobs made good on his email and Apple has delivered a software update for users that were experiencing the faulty trackpad issue.
Instructions for installing the application (via AppleInsider):
1. Close any open applications.
2. Download the ...
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