Mac – Can’t run Apple Hardware Test as Mac crashes

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My Macbook: Apple MacBook "Core 2 Duo" 2.0 13" (White/07).

Main problem: Mac goes black screen and shuts down when I try and load the Apple HW Test by holding down D as the computer turns on. It goes to a black screen with a flashing underscore like it's about to do something but then just shuts down. I am using the DVD as per apple's instructions.

Why I wanna do this: I'm trying to put some new life into my old mac and want to know if it's worth my while and where I should be spending money. The mac makes funny noises when it boots (listen here) and when it's running (listen here). I imagine there could be a problem with the HD, maybe the fans, (definitely the battery, is has 0% capacity), but yes want to know before I start spending money.

Desired solution: How to get Apple HW test to work, or suggestions for a better alternative.

Best Answer

The Apple hardware Test are very hardware specific.

To know yours you need to know the exact model for it.

Then you can look up and download in this database:

or from here:

https://github.com/upekkha/AppleHardwareTest

Yours is probably in this group

MacBook

MacBook2,1 Mac-F4208CA9
MacBook2,1 Mac-F4208CAA
MacBook3,1 Mac-F22788C8
MacBook4,1 Mac-F22788A9
MacBook5,1 Mac-F42D89A9
MacBook5,1 Mac-F42D89C8
MacBook5,2 Mac-F22788AA
MacBook6,1 Mac-F22C8AC8
MacBook7,1 Mac-F22C89C8

Here are some instructions how to and some more here.

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