Problems with your internet connection – Apple MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) User Manual

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Chapter 4

Problem, Meet Solution

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To use Apple Hardware Test:

1

Disconnect all external devices from your computer except the power adapter.

If you have an Ethernet cable connected, disconnect it.

2

Restart your MacBook while holding down the D key.

3

When the Apple Hardware Test chooser screen appears, select the language you want

to use.

4

Press the Return key or click the right arrow button.

5

When the Apple Hardware Test main screen appears (after about 45 seconds), follow

the onscreen instructions.

6

If Apple Hardware Test detects a problem, it displays an error code. Make a note of the

error code before pursuing support options. If Apple Hardware Test doesn’t detect a

hardware failure, the problem may be software related.

If this procedure doesn’t work, you can insert the Applications Install DVD to use Apple

Hardware Test. For more information, see the Apple Hardware Test Read Me file on the

Applications Install DVD that came with your computer.

Problems with Your Internet Connection

Your MacBook has the Network Setup Assistant application to help walk you through

setting up an Internet connection. Open System Preferences and click Network.

Click the “Assist me” button to open Network Setup Assistant.

If you have trouble with your Internet connection, you can try the steps in this section

starting with Network Diagnostics.

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