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angieyoyo

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Mac OS X

Q: the volume 10.8.4 could not be repaired disk i/o error

how do i gain access to my hard drive if the error is saying that it cannot boot the image

MacBook, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.4), 10.6.8

Posted on Jun 19, 2016 3:07 AM

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Q: the volume 10.8.4 could not be repaired disk i/o error

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by BDAqua,

BDAqua Jun 19, 2016 3:40 AM in response to angieyoyo
Level 10 (123,516 points)

Jun 19, 2016 3:40 AM in response to angieyoyo

Generally that's an indication of a hardware problem, drive failing, nad cable, bad RAM, logic board problems wtc.

Have you tried booting from the Restore Partition with CMD+r keys & using Disk Utility, or is that where you're seeing this?
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by Eric Root,

Eric Root Jun 19, 2016 6:28 AM in response to angieyoyo
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Jun 19, 2016 6:28 AM in response to angieyoyo

If you live near an Apple Store, make a Genius Bar appointment to have the computer tested. Supposedly there is no charge for testing. Use 2nd link if not near an Apple Store or aren’t in the US. Hardware Repair - Keeping Confidential Data Safe

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