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#1 2009-10-30 10:37 am
- Ana Moraes
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- Registered: 2009-10-30
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iMac G5 down
My daughter has a imac (tiger10.4.11)
She did something (i dont know exactly what) that she erased all the application file - there is not a system preference either!
(pretty bad hum?)
I tried to try to erase de HD and install the iMsc G5 disk but nothing happened. Even the start up version holding the C key or the apple hardware test (holding the "option") when i double clicked the disk does not initialize...
I also tried to reinstall the mac os X Tiger but does not work. When I double click on the install CD nothing happens
She really screwed it up!
I am pretty basic on computer but I can try to do something if you guide me through...
Thanks
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#2 2009-10-30 3:31 pm
- Nefarious
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Re: iMac G5 down
The "C" key should boot from the CD / DVD drive. The option key should (slowly) search for any bootable hard disk or DVD or CD. So, you've probably done the right things so far.
If you have a 2nd Mac, we can try a method called Target Disk Mode. "TDM" allows us to copy stuff from the iMac G5.
How close are you to a repair shop that is certified to repair Macs ?
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#3 2009-10-30 8:22 pm
- Ana Moraes
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Re: iMac G5 down
"How close are you to a repair shop that is certified to repair Macs ?"
sooo funny!
I am on my way!!!
Thanks!
A.
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