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Rogerchan99
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Q: Reinstall Mac os x but not hard disk appear on screen to select.

Just bought Mac mini 2010 model. Has to reintall Mac os x 10.6 on this Mac mini. After insert the installation DVD and selected language and agreed licensed use. The next step is prepare install. But there is not hard disk for select to install os x. Can anyone know what is the issue here. I am using the pc key broad and mouse. How to eject the DVD using pc keybroad. Thank you very much for your help.

Mac mini, Mac OS X (10.6.6)

Posted on Jun 6, 2012 8:48 PM

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Rogerchan99

Q: Reinstall Mac os x but not hard disk appear on screen to select.

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  • by BDAqua,

    BDAqua BDAqua Jun 7, 2012 10:19 AM in response to Rogerchan99
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    Jun 7, 2012 10:19 AM in response to Rogerchan99

    To eject the Disc try holding Mouse button down when powering up.

     

    Does the Disk show up in Disk Utility?

     

    "Try Disk Utility

     

    1. Insert the Mac OS X Install disc, then restart the computer while holding the C key.

    2. When your computer finishes starting up from the disc, choose Disk Utility from the Installer menu at top of the screen. (In Mac OS X 10.4 or later, you must select your language first.)

    *Important: Do not click Continue in the first screen of the Installer. If you do, you must restart from the disc again to access Disk Utility.*

    3. Click the First Aid tab.

    4. Select your Mac OS X volume.

    5. Click Repair Disk, (not Repair Permissions). Disk Utility checks and repairs the disk."

     

    http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106214