Q: My iBook crashed. I tried to install the original factory OS 10.1.4, but it wouldn't let me select the hard drive because it was read-only. I was using classic OS 9 when it crashed. I tried to install OS 9, but it's the same problem. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I really need my OS 9 because I a lot of software that use it.
iBook, Mac OS X (10.1.x), Includes classic OS 9
Posted on Feb 5, 2012 6:05 AM
by Ronda Wilson,Solvedanswer
I meant without the install disc.
What happens if you hold down the x key during startup? (Also without the install disc.)
Normally, this will force it to boot into OS X.
If that doesn't work, check out this Apple Knowledge Base article for instructions on how to repair the hard drive:
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1417
The iBook is about ten years old at this point. The hard drive may have failed, but maybe you can do some maintenance and get it running again. Don't get your hopes up too high, though.
Posted on Feb 6, 2012 11:00 AM