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Macbook Air Won't Boot. Advice needed

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I'm attempting to fix a neighbors 2012 macbook air.  It doesn't boot.  I was able to access the boot menu, where the traditionally suggested fix boot option didn't work, nor did the image of the original mac OS.  I don't have an apple account and am unable to login to the apple store, so I do not know where to get a good .iso for macbooks.

 

I did succeed in putting Linux Mint on it, but the camera and wifi drivers aren't working, so that's my alternative route.  Wade through Linux driver issues...   Being that this was originally a macbook, which means they like macs, I feel I should respect that and put the OS they are familiar with on it. 

 

Any advice is appreciated.  I don't play with Macs much.  I've always felt their OS is inferior, but their hardware usually works or it doesn't.  It's not often Mac users ask for help. 

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I have apple install iso files for pretty much every pre-arm version of MacOS on a bootable thumb drive that I bought preconfigured. I'd be happy to clone it and ship you a copy if you wanna pay for the USB stick + shipping. 

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20 hours ago, UltraMega said:

I have apple install iso files for pretty much every pre-arm version of MacOS on a bootable thumb drive that I bought preconfigured. I'd be happy to clone it and ship you a copy if you wanna pay for the USB stick + shipping. 

This is a kind offer, and I may take you up on it. 

 

Noob question, how do I know what OS is the right OS?  When I pulled it, the system mentioned Sierra, but that almost feels akin to android, and google points to 2017 as the era it was released.  There's also the thought that the system wasn't functioning...  

 

Another question, what are the legalities of MacOS .iso?  I'm used to Windows/Linux verification, please tell me MacOS isn't the Nintendo of operating systems (can/will destroy all opposition).

 

Thanks for the response.  I've had this laptop for 3 weeks now, there's another guy in the neighborhood who supposedly ran the university IT department and could help, but I've been unable to flag him down.

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This is a kind offer, and I may take you up on it. 

 

Noob question, how do I know what OS is the right OS?  When I pulled it, the system mentioned Sierra, but that almost feels akin to android, and google points to 2017 as the era it was released.  There's also the thought that the system wasn't functioning...  

 

Another question, what are the legalities of MacOS .iso?  I'm used to Windows/Linux verification, please tell me MacOS isn't the Nintendo of operating systems (can/will destroy all opposition).

 

Thanks for the response.  I've had this laptop for 3 weeks now, there's another guy in the neighborhood who supposedly ran the university IT department and could help, but I've been unable to flag him down.

What's the model number? Usually on the bottom in small print. A1234

 

There's no legal issues with Mac iso/install files. There is no product key. The OS installer will recognize the hardware as Apple hardware and that's all that matters. 

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What's the model number? Usually on the bottom in small print. A1234

 

There's no legal issues with Mac iso/install files. There is no product key. The OS installer will recognize the hardware as Apple hardware and that's all that matters. 

Model A1466

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i would try Ubuntu if i was you. It the only linux version that i have mostly no issue on anything.

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Model A1466

Is there an emc number? 

 

Can't tell for sure which OS version your supports. 

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EMC 2925

Looks like the latest OS your mac supports is Monterey. 

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Looks like the latest OS your mac supports is Monterey. 

How did you learn that?

 

If I go to this page, I cannot download it.

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6554b6be8c0d829a8bf63ae0c82cf121_link.pn ‎macOS Monterey

APPS.APPLE.COM
‎macOS Monterey lets you connect, share, and create like never before. Enjoy new FaceTime audio and video enhancements, including spatial...

 

 

I have a dislike for Mac, and they know it....

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How did you learn that?

 

If I go to this page, I cannot download it.

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6554b6be8c0d829a8bf63ae0c82cf121_link.pn ‎macOS Monterey

APPS.APPLE.COM
‎macOS Monterey lets you connect, share, and create like never before. Enjoy new FaceTime audio and video enhancements, including spatial...

 

 

I have a dislike for Mac, and they know it....

 

https://everymac.com/ultimate-mac-lookup/?search_keywords=2925

 

 

If you want me to send you the USB, just needs to be a 64GB or better. With shipping it would probably be like 10 bucks. 

 

I absolutely hate apple. If I didn't do repair, I'd never touch an apple product. This USB made things vastly easier. 

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