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Q: Reinstall OS on A1145 via Target Disc Mode

I replaced the hard drive on this iMac A1145, which is a PPC and accepts an OS between 10.4.2 and !0.5.8.  Not having the Leopard disc, I am trying to boot to this machine via Target Disc Mode from my PowerMac G4 running OS 10.4.11.  Once connected, I hoped to install the Tiger OS on the new drive.

 

I was able to get into Taget Disc Mode just once to see the host files on the target iMac, so I know it is functioning.  But as I thought I needed Carbon Copy Cloner to transfer files and install a copy of the OS on the iMac, I shut it down.  On attempting TDM again, I have been unsuccessful.  I get TDM on the host machine, but the target only displays the flashing folder alternating the Mac face and the question mark. 

 

Are there other TDM methods to try?  I have followed the Apple Kbase advice to first startup the target, connect the FW cable and then boot the host.  When I reverse the order by using the iMac as the host to appear on the G4 PowerMac, I get the yellow symbol moving on the blue screen, but the HD icon doesn't show up on the G4.  My alternative is to look for a Leopard install disc to try, but not having one, I would like to avoid spending $20 or so if it turns out to be a hardware problem. Again, the iMac responded beautifully the first time...but not later. 

 

Advice appreciated,with thanks.

Posted on Feb 11, 2014 11:26 AM

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