Even after 12 years, my late 2008 MacBook Pro hasn't given up. Upgraded it to 8GB of ram, added an SSD, and patched it with MacOS Catalina. Still use it everyday. :
Macbook Pro 15" 512GB SSD 8GB RAM / 256MB Geforce (Late-2008) w/Catalina IOS | eBay
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MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Late 2008 and Early 2009 Hard Drive Replacement - iFixit Repair Guide
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How to Upgrade MacBook Pro Hard Disk, Late 2008, 15-Inch: EveryMac.com
Upgrading my Early-2008, 24-inch iMac with an SSD - Analog Senses
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How to Upgrade MacBook Pro RAM, Late 2008, 15-Inch: EveryMac.com
MacBook Pro 15" Unibody Late 2008 and Early 2009 Hard Drive Cable Replacement - iFixit Repair Guide
Sold: 15-inch MacBook Pro Late 2008 // $350 - Denver Mac Repair
Photo tutorial: Upgrading a MacBook Pro with an SSD | Computer Memory Blog – hints & tips, know-how, wiki, tutorials, troubleshooting, news, purchasing advices
How to Upgrade MacBook Air Hard Drive (Original/2008/2009): EveryMac.com
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