Hello all
I am using a MacBook running OS X 10.6.8 and am trying to wipe the disk clean and start over.
I know that enter Recovery Mode by pressing Cmd+R on startup it does not work as it was added to Lion (10.7) and later versions of OS X.
Have tried several times to restarting with the grey DVD inserted while pressing "C" however it does nothing.
Any suggestions on how to factory reset this survival computer?
Many thanks,
Camila
Try putting in the disk, shutting down completely, powering back on with "Option" held down (This takes you into 'startup manager'). Is the Install Mac OS disk available as a startup location? If so, choose it. If not, we'll keep trying!
P.S.- any known problems with your Superdrive? You say it reads the other discs fine, so probably not an issue.
As always, it comes down to "are we doing things in JUST the right order?".
Use the 'option' key with the software disc, not the 'C' key. Option key works better than 'C'.
Early 2011 will only work with the prebundled 10.6.4-5 installer disc that came with it, and not the retail disc or one that came with another Mac. You may be able to clone over target mode from another Mac, but that's really the only hope for that model you have of getting10.7 or later on there if internet recovery firmware was not installed.
Okay, thanks for the pics!
The left disc (Mac OS Install DVD) SHOULD be the first one to try. When you put it in your Superdrive, what happens? You should put it in, restart your computer and hold down 'C' (you were right before!) until your screen shows the disc as "bootable" icon. Click on it and follow instructions!
No problem; happy to help!
Okay, what do you see when you enter Disk Utility? Can you provide a screenshot?
Me
Going back to your original post, you want to "wipe the disk" clean, right? So, it is already running 10.6.3 (Snow Leopard) and you just want to reinstall it again or do you want to update to a newer OS? Do you have a good backup to restore you data from (Time Machine or clone)? Do you even want to restore data or just do a clean install (fresh start)? Have you attempted to erase the HD in Disk Utility AFTER A THOROUGH BACKUP?
Just trying to back up a bit and get an overview of your intentions with this machine; maybe that will help us know how to proceed. We'll get it!
Josh
Perfect. So when you click 'Erase' right there, what happens?
*Something else: your MacBook Pro (2010) SHOULD allow Internet Recovery through Command-R. That is, if you performed the necessary firmware update (https://support.apple.com/kb/DL1478?locale=en_US).
Also, just found this on the "Leopard OS" community: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/7797787
Maybe this will help.
Josh
When I insert the disk it runs runs runs and nothing happens and it gets ejected...the disc is without imperfections. The others runs and works, this is the only one that gets ejected.
Should I hold just C or alt/option + C?
I tried just pressing C while restarting like 20 times and nothing happens...the disc is ejected and the computer starts normally.
Many thanks!
@Rapanui33,
Just tried again with the disc on the left, pressing C or pressing alt + C and nothing happens...the disc is ejected after few seconds... any recommendation on how to proceed ?
Thanks,
Camila
@rapaniu33,
Just did what you said.
1 - inserted the install Mac disk and turn it off
2 - Turn on the pc pressing "Option" Key
3 - Appeared just Macintosh HD as you can see in the picture
When I clicked on it started normal unfortunately... I understand that it should have appeared an option to to start from the disk right? It did not :(
Many thanks,
Camila
Hi Rapanui33,
Yes, it is already running 10.6.3 and I wanted just to reinstall again - it could be the same version, or an updated version - But first I want to wipe the disk.
All the data is already safely stored in a external HD - I do not want to restore the data, I just wanted a fresh start :)
I tried to erase the HD though utility however the option to erase is gray, I cannot click on it and proceed.
Many thanks for your efforts Rapanui33 :)
Kind regards,
Camila
Okay, what if you click back on Macintosh HD and go to "Partition". Is it possible there is a partition present that has to be erased/removed before you can Erase the whole disk. I'm just guessing at this point...
I wonder if you CREATE a partition and THEN Erase the disk; if that will work?
This one has stumped me!
Josh
Hi Josh,
It seems that the disk is whole - there is no partition, please see the picture:
If I should create a partition to try erasing that part which option should I select from the drop down menu?
Many thanks,
Camila
Unable to `factory reset' Mac OS X (10.6.8) snow leopard
