MacBookPro5,4 - Issues with Seagate Momentus 750gb
When the Seagate is installed internally I cannot get OS X (10.6) to install. Says "30 mins remaining" for about 20mins then fails. This is a freshly partitioned (Journaled - GUID) empty drive.
I can install OS X (10.6) to the HDD when it is mounted in an external enclosure. With this setup the I can boot and run programs. I was even able to restore the disk with time machine.
If I take this mounted externally restored/or fresh install drive and install it internally I get a startup sound then a grey screen followed by the apple icon, a circle with crossbar icon, and a folder with question mark icon flicker/cycling and the computer hangs.
I have checked seagate for any firmware issues but it seems I have the most current drive - serial ST9750420AS
MacBookPro5,4, Mac OS X (10.6.6)