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Q: "Mac HD" does not show up in left pane when I try to repair with Disk Utility

got the flashing ? sign. tried to reboot, no luck. put in install disk, goat as far as Disk Utility to repair HD, but Macintosh HD does not show in left pane, so I can't select "repair disk" button to try to fix the problem.  Any ideas welcome. I'm new at this but trying.

 

thanks so much

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.3)

Posted on Jun 18, 2012 10:37 AM

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Q: "Mac HD" does not show up in left pane when I try to repair with Disk Utility

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  • by Limnos,Helpful

    Limnos Limnos Jun 18, 2012 11:56 AM in response to levgram1
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    Jun 18, 2012 11:56 AM in response to levgram1

    Unfortunately it could mean you need a new hard drive.  Not even showing the drive means a hardware issue, perhaps bad drive, bad cable, bad controller on computer.

     

    You can try a utility sich as DataRescue or Filesalvage which has free trial versions to check if even they will see your drive.  If not then you'll need a qualified person to help you out unless you're into Do It Yourself and undoing about 30 screws.