Mac book A 1181

[stephenr7768]

I bought mac book A1181, it had a password on it.I followed you tube videos to reset it but all I get is apple logo and spinning wheel, any help appreciated

 

[MightyGem]

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How to Reset Your Admin Password on a Mac : HelloTech How

Learn how to reset your admin password on a Mac using recovery mode, your Apple ID, or another admin account.

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[stephenr7768]

Thanks for your reply,but I can’t get further than Apple logo and spinning wheel
Regards

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How to Reset Your Admin Password on a Mac : HelloTech How

Learn how to reset your admin password on a Mac using recovery mode, your Apple ID, or another admin account.

www.hellotech.com

 

[Cory Cooper]

Hello and welcome.

A MacBook A1181 can be one of several revisions:
MacBook (13-inch)
MacBook (13-inch, Late 2006)
MacBook (13-inch, Mid 2007)
MacBook (13-inch, Late 2007)
MacBook (13-inch, Early 2008)
MacBook (13-inch, Late 2008)
MacBook (13-inch, Early 2009)
MacBook (13-inch, Mid 2009)

Those models run versions of OS X/macOS from 10.4.6 Tiger to 10.11.6 El Capitan, depending on the model/hardware.

-Can you tell us the exact model that you have? You can enter the serial number here: Check Your Service and Support Coverage
-Do you know which version of OS X/macOS?
-You purchased it used with a password on it, correct? Is it a 4/6 digit firmware password that you enter when powering on, or is it a user password prompt at a login screen?
-Have you been able to use the MacBook at all since purchasing it?

C

 

[stephenr7768]

Thanks for your reply Model 4.1 early 2008 OSX LION Version 10.7.5
i can get round the powering on password it is the key chain password and admin password ,I have followed you tube vids but it does not do a clean reset like it is supposed to do