I can’t reinstall the OS on my MacBook

Please help as I’m unable to restore my device and can’t see the internal drive


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MacBook, OS X 10.11

Posted on Sep 8, 2023 6:32 AM

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Posted on Sep 8, 2023 7:39 AM

Replace the dead drive with one that works.


If the drive will not show up at all, your original files are GONE. I hope you have backup copies somewhere.


Simplest is to connect an external drive, install MacOS, and go on about your business.

More complex is to replace with a new internal drive, such as the aftermarket drives for your specific model sold by OWC:


https://eshop.macsales.com/upgrades/macbook-pro-retina-15-inch-mid-2015-2.8-ghz-haswell-crystalwell/internal-drives


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Sep 8, 2023 7:39 AM in response to aki922

Replace the dead drive with one that works.


If the drive will not show up at all, your original files are GONE. I hope you have backup copies somewhere.


Simplest is to connect an external drive, install MacOS, and go on about your business.

More complex is to replace with a new internal drive, such as the aftermarket drives for your specific model sold by OWC:


https://eshop.macsales.com/upgrades/macbook-pro-retina-15-inch-mid-2015-2.8-ghz-haswell-crystalwell/internal-drives


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