HD locked when try to re-install High Sierra

The HD shows its name "OS X Base System" and i cannot erase, restore or unmount the HD. Also when i try to re-install High Sierra, it said that the HD is locked

Posted on Jun 16, 2021 8:43 PM

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Posted on Jun 16, 2021 8:59 PM

That is the wrong Partition, On Disk Utility's view Menu choose Show all Devices, highlight the top left one, if you're already doing that it's a sign of a dead HDD. :(

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HD locked when try to re-install High Sierra

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