My IMac's hard drive was whipped, how do I get it working?

Try resetting the SMU and see if that helps.

I don't understand how you whip a drive.

Could you please expalin your problem in greater detail without the colorful language?

Allan

I don't understand how you whip a drive.

Me neither... but will it blend?

When they get rid of computers they whip the drives.

When you turn on the computer hold the C key. This will attempt to load the operating system from the CD or DVD. If it does not start with the "install disk" you inserted it's probably not the correct one for the computer.

If the disk isn't working for you start the computer while holding the mouse button depressed. That will force the disk to eject so you can try one that is appropriate for your model iMac.

I think I got it now, they wipe the drive.

Allan

Took me a few minutes too 🙂

To ensure their destruction though, I think blending beats whipping.

whip is to hit. ( With a hammer? 😉 )

wipe is to clean.

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Try holding down the option key then power on. This brings up the startup manager. Click on your cd/dvd. Click on right arrow key.

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The exact model of iMac would be helpful.

Query by serial number

Apple's warrenty database will identify the type of Mac you have.

https://selfsolve.apple.com/agreementWarrantyDynamic.do

These sites provide more information, but lack security.

"A serial number is a unique, identifying number or group of numbers and letters assigned to an individual piece of hardware or software. It's used for various things depending on the product / brand but what is your Mac's serial number for and more importantly... what is it hiding and what can it do for you ?"

http://www.appleserialnumberinfo.com/Desktop/index.php

Robert

... whip is to hit. ( With a hammer? 😉 )

I was thinking more in terms of eggs. Or cream.

Or