Roger L.

Q: Can't load the install DVD.

Hello,

 

I have a Macbook Pro (Mid 2010). I'm trying to reinstall my Macbook, it can read other CD and DVD, but it won't read the install DVD. The install DVD is not damaged because I've tried it on my friend's Macbook Pro. What should I do?

 

Thanks.

MacBook Pro, OS X Yosemite (10.10.1)

Posted on May 30, 2015 4:41 PM

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  • by Kappy,

    Kappy Kappy May 30, 2015 4:53 PM in response to Roger L.
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    May 30, 2015 4:53 PM in response to Roger L.

    Thoroughly clean the surface of the DVD with alcohol and a lint-free cloth. Try it again. If you still have no success then get an 8 GB flash drive. Partition and format it for a Mac. Take it and the DVD to your friend's computer and clone the DVD to the flash drive:

     

    Clone using Restore Option of Disk Utility

     

      1. Open Disk Utility in the Utilities folder.

      2. Select the destination volume from the left side list.

      3. Click on the Restore tab in the DU main window.

      4. Select the destination volume from the left side list and drag

           it to the Destination entry field.

      5. Select the source volume from the left side list and drag it to

          the Source entry field.

      6. Double-check you got it right, then click on the Restore button.

     

    Destination means the flash drive. Source means the mounted DVD disc icon.


  • by Roger L.,

    Roger L. Roger L. May 31, 2015 2:59 PM in response to Kappy
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    May 31, 2015 2:59 PM in response to Kappy

    Thanks for the help. This is what I need!