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2008 Macbook Pro

I am trying to get some important information off my 2008 macbook pro after my backup hard drive was lost. When I turn on the computer, the mail app opens and a pop up states the date has been reset to Jan 1, 2008. My mouse and all keys work/mouse will move about the screen, however I am unable to click on anything to exit windows, open apps, etc. I can search in Finder with shortcuts, but I cannot seem to actually open anything up. How do I resolve this? I am guessing it has to do with the date reset but how to I fix this?

MacBook Pro

Posted on Apr 17, 2020 10:04 AM

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Posted on Apr 17, 2020 1:26 PM

Hello,

Unfortunately it sounds like your Mac’s hard disk is failing. Try using Target Disk Mode to connect your Macintosh to another Macintosh to transfer its data.

Transfer files between two Mac computers using target disk mode - Apple Support

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