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	<title><![CDATA[MacBook Pro: How to find the serial number]]></title>
	<description>Release date: Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:00:00 GMT</description>
	<link>http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1559</link>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Learn how to find the serial number on your MacBook Pro.]]></content:encoded>
	<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 18:29:01 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[About Boot Camp and Windows 7]]></title>
	<description>Release date: Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:36:00 GMT</description>
	<link>http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3920</link>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Apple will support Microsoft Windows 7 (Home Premium, Professional, and Ultimate) with Boot Camp in Mac OS X Snow Leopard before the end of the year. This support will require a software update to Boot Camp.]]></content:encoded>
	<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:02:02 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[About Performance Update 1.0]]></title>
	<description>Release date: Thu, 08 Oct 2009 23:42:00 GMT</description>
	<link>http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3901</link>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[This update addresses intermittent hard drive related pauses reported by a small number of customers.
Learn how to apply the Performance Update 1.0 to an Intel-based Macintosh computer.]]></content:encoded>
	<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:35:49 GMT</pubDate>
	<guid>http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3901</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[Replacing the battery in MacBook (13-inch, Late 2009), MacBook Pro (Early 2009), and later portable computers]]></title>
	<description>Release date: Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:00:00 GMT</description>
	<link>http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3371</link>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[The battery in these MacBook and MacBook Pro models should only be replaced by an Apple Authorized Service Provider.&nbsp; Please do not attempt to replace the battery in your Apple portable computer yourself if it is on this list:
MacBook Pro

    MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2009)
    MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2009)
    MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2.53GHz, Mid 2009)
    MacBook Pro (17-inch, Mid 2009)
    MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2009)

MacBook&nbsp;&nbsp;

    MacBook (13-inch, Late 2009)

Note: For assistance with MacBook and MacBook Pro computers that have batteries you can remove yourself, refer to MacBook: How to remove or install the battery or MacBook Pro: How to remove or install the battery.&nbsp;]]></content:encoded>
	<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:14:54 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Troubleshooting MacBook Air hinges]]></title>
	<description>Release date: Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:54:00 GMT</description>
	<link>http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2948</link>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Learn what you can do if you experience one or more of these issues with the hinges on your MacBook Air.

    Unable to close lid completely.
    Broken or cracked plastic near one or both of the hinges.
    More than one inch (2.54cm) of free play while opening or closing the lid.
    Lid falls freely into closed position from a 30-degree open position. (From a closed position, open the lid approximately 30 degrees and let go.)
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	<pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:38:04 GMT</pubDate>
	<guid>http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2948</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[About the Multi-Touch Trackpad update 1.1 for Windows XP and Vista]]></title>
	<description>Release date: Fri, 31 Jul 2009 22:12:00 GMT</description>
	<link>http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3756</link>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[This update improves reliability while running Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista on a Mac computer using Boot Camp.]]></content:encoded>
	<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:39:55 GMT</pubDate>
	<guid>http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3756</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[MacBook Pro (Mid 2009): Multiple noises from the optical disc drive on startup or waking from sleep]]></title>
	<description>Release date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:23:00 GMT</description>
	<link>http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2839</link>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Occasionally, you may hear the optical disc drives produce an unusual series of noises when the computer starts up or is woken up from sleep.]]></content:encoded>
	<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:11:01 GMT</pubDate>
	<guid>http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2839</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[About EFI firmware updates]]></title>
	<description>Release date: Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:20:00 GMT</description>
	<link>http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3706</link>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Learn how to identify if your Intel-based Macintosh computer needs an EFI firmware update and how to apply EFI firmware updates to Intel-based Macintosh computers.]]></content:encoded>
	<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:38:36 GMT</pubDate>
	<guid>http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3706</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard: How to Erase and Install]]></title>
	<description>Release date: Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:07:00 GMT</description>
	<link>http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3910</link>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Use this procedure to restore to the factory settings and the software that originally came with your computer by using the DVDs that shipped with it.&nbsp; Refer to How to 'Erase and Install' on MacBook, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and Mac Pro computers (Late 2008 and later) for Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard instructions.
Important: If you have a MacBook Air, you must have a MacBook Air SuperDrive to complete this procedure.]]></content:encoded>
	<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:43:12 GMT</pubDate>
	<guid>http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3910</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[Mac OS X v10.5.8: Issues with AirPort performance while running on battery power]]></title>
	<description>Release date: Wed, 12 Aug 2009 21:53:00 GMT</description>
	<link>http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2943</link>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In some cases, after installing Mac OS X v10.5.8 you may experience AirPort performance issues&nbsp;while running on battery power.]]></content:encoded>
	<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 22:13:27 GMT</pubDate>
	<guid>http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2943</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2009): External ports and connectors]]></title>
	<description>Release date: Tue, 09 Jun 2009 19:54:00 GMT</description>
	<link>http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3627</link>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Learn about the available ports and connectors for the MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2009).]]></content:encoded>
	<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 16:56:37 GMT</pubDate>
	<guid>http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3627</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2009) and MacBook (13-inch, Late 2009): How to use the 3.5mm analog jack for an audio input device]]></title>
	<description>Release date: Mon, 08 Jun 2009 21:18:00 GMT</description>
	<link>http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3625</link>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Learn how to select the functionality of the combination optical digital audio output and analog line input jack on your MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2009) and MacBook (13-inch, Late 2009).]]></content:encoded>
	<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:22:44 GMT</pubDate>
	<guid>http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3625</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[About the Hard Drive Firmware Update 2.0]]></title>
	<description>Release date: Fri, 14 Aug 2009 23:27:00 GMT</description>
	<link>http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3796</link>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Learn how to download and install the MacBook Pro Hard Drive Firmware Update 2.0, which reduces certain infrequent noises made by 7200-rpm drives that shipped with the Mid 2009 MacBook Pro.]]></content:encoded>
	<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 23:30:12 GMT</pubDate>
	<guid>http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3796</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[About the "Ignoring trackpad when mouse is present" option on computers with a Multi-Touch trackpad]]></title>
	<description>Release date: Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:53:00 GMT</description>
	<link>http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3608</link>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Are you trying to locate the &quot;Ignore trackpad when mouse is present&quot; trackpad option on the Trackpad tab in Keyboard &amp; Mouse System Preferences, or&mdash;if using Mac OS&nbsp;X v10.5.6 or later&mdash;the Trackpad System Preferences on your MacBook, MacBook Pro, or MacBook Air computer with a Multi-Touch trackpad?]]></content:encoded>
	<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:32:57 GMT</pubDate>
	<guid>http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3608</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[MacBook Pro (17-inch, Mid 2009): External ports and connectors]]></title>
	<description>Release date: Tue, 09 Jun 2009 20:24:00 GMT</description>
	<link>http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3629</link>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Learn about the available ports and connectors for the MacBook Pro (17-inch, Mid 2009).]]></content:encoded>
	<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:12:13 GMT</pubDate>
	<guid>http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3629</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[MacBook and MacBook Pro: Some computers may unexpectedly go to sleep when stacked]]></title>
	<description>Release date: Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:09:00 GMT</description>
	<link>http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2917</link>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[If you stack a MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008)&nbsp;or MacBook Pro (Mid 2009) computer on top of another MacBook Pro it may go to sleep unexpectedly.
Depending on when this happens it may appear that the computer is having difficulties starting up. Stacking the computers can result in the top computer going to sleep before it's completely started up.&nbsp;]]></content:encoded>
	<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:37:44 GMT</pubDate>
	<guid>http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2917</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[MacBook Pro (Mid 2009): Resolution remains at 800 x 600 in Boot Camp]]></title>
	<description>Release date: Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:11:00 GMT</description>
	<link>http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3619</link>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[If an NVIDIA component is uninstalled while using Boot Camp, you may notice your screen resolution changes to 800 x 600 and cannot be changed.]]></content:encoded>
	<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:29:21 GMT</pubDate>
	<guid>http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3619</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[MacBook Pro (17-inch, Mid 2009): Vertical lines on a gray screen when waking from sleep]]></title>
	<description>Release date: Thu, 28 May 2009 00:02:00 GMT</description>
	<link>http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2772</link>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[After waking a MacBook Pro (17-inch, Mid 2009) from hibernation sleep, you may notice vertical gray lines on the screen along with the hibernation wake status bar.]]></content:encoded>
	<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 18:56:35 GMT</pubDate>
	<guid>http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2772</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[MacBook: White substance on memory cards or slots]]></title>
	<description>Release date: Thu, 28 May 2009 21:03:00 GMT</description>
	<link>http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2777</link>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Some MacBook memory cards or memory slots have a white substance on their connection surfaces.
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	<pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2009 21:56:56 GMT</pubDate>
	<guid>http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2777</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2009): External ports and connectors]]></title>
	<description>Release date: Tue, 09 Jun 2009 20:12:00 GMT</description>
	<link>http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3628</link>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Learn about the available ports and connectors for the MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2009).]]></content:encoded>
	<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:03:54 GMT</pubDate>
	<guid>http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3628</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[Mac OS X v10.6: SuperDrive Update 2.1 unexpectedly quits after the computer restarts]]></title>
	<description>Release date: Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:26:00 GMT</description>
	<link>http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3002</link>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[When some computers restart after updating to Mac OS&nbsp;X v10.6 Snow Leopard, the previously-applied SuperDrive Update 2.1 automatically runs and then may unexpectedly quit.]]></content:encoded>
	<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:09:18 GMT</pubDate>
	<guid>http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3002</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[Some Apple computers provide power over the FireWire port even when the computer is off]]></title>
	<description>Release date: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:48:00 GMT</description>
	<link>http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3679</link>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Many Apple computers provide power over their FireWire ports even if the computer is off or asleep. This is normal and expected. This feature enables:

    FireWire-based iPods to continue to charge even if the computer is asleep or off
    FireWire bus-powered drives to be used as Startup Volumes
    Additional features that may require power when the computer is plugged in but not turned on

&nbsp;]]></content:encoded>
	<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:39:21 GMT</pubDate>
	<guid>http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3679</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[Intel-based Apple Notebooks: About lithium-ion and lithium polymer batteries]]></title>
	<description>Release date: Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:42:00 GMT</description>
	<link>http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3668</link>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Learn about lithium polymer batteries and how they fall under the category of lithium-ion batteries.]]></content:encoded>
	<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 20:32:41 GMT</pubDate>
	<guid>http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3668</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[How to determine that your portable has a Multi-Touch trackpad]]></title>
	<description>Release date: Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:23:00 GMT</description>
	<link>http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3857</link>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Many Apple portable computers have Multi-Touch trackpads that use gestures to perform tasks such as zooming, rotating images, and even switching applications. These gestures may involve two, three, or four fingers. Available gestures vary based on the Apple portable and operating system.&nbsp;]]></content:encoded>
	<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:21:33 GMT</pubDate>
	<guid>http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3857</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[Netboot/Netinstall: MacBook Air can use USB Ethernet Adapter for Netboot or Netinstall]]></title>
	<description>Release date: Tue, 28 Jul 2009 21:07:00 GMT</description>
	<link>http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3735</link>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[A MacBook Air may connect to a Netboot or Netinstall server using an Apple USB Ethernet Adapter.]]></content:encoded>
	<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 19:17:14 GMT</pubDate>
	<guid>http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3735</guid>
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