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Hard drive issue??

  • 28-08-2015 02:15PM
    #1
    JohnnySmiles
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19 ✭


    Hello,
    My macbook froze last night so I restated it and when it turned on instead of the normal start up a folder with a question mark just flashed. I checked all the cables inside and they seem fine so I decided to reinstall the os but when it asks me to select a location to install it there isn't one I can choose. So the hard drive is f**ked yeah??


Comments

  • #2
    Sad Professor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,714 ✭✭✭✭Sad Professor


    Is the drive showing in Disk Utility? If so, try repairing it.

    I assume you are booted from an install disc.


  • #3
    JohnnySmiles
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19 ✭JohnnySmiles


    Sad Professor wrote: »
    Is the drive showing in Disk Utility? If so, try repairing it.

    I assume you are booted from an install disc.

    Yeah I'm using the CD and that is the only thing that shows up on Disk Utility


  • #4
    Sad Professor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,714 ✭✭✭✭Sad Professor


    Try resetting the PRAM. But yeah, the drive has probably failed.

    Most older MacBooks are easy enough to install a new hard drive in.


  • #5
    JohnnySmiles
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19 ✭JohnnySmiles


    Sad Professor wrote: »
    Try resetting the PRAM. But yeah, the drive has probably failed.

    Most older MacBooks are easy enough to install a new hard drive in.

    Cool thanks, I'll give it a go in a bit.


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