corrupted hard drive

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jbjan Author

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corrupted hard drive

hello

i need help! im still new to this.

i really need help, i have an imac..

Model Family:

iMac G5

Processor:

1.8GHz G5 (PowerPC 970fx)

Manufacturer:	Motorola
# of CPUs:	1

Display:

Size:	17"
Finish:	Matte
Resolution:	1440x900
Backlight:	CCFL

Base Memory:

256MB PC3200 DIMM

Max Memory:

2GB

# Memory Slots:

2

Brand:

Apple

Original OS:

Mac OS X 10.3.5

i think it's vintage. haha. but i want to fix it. first, i think the hard drive is broken (pretty much corrupted) but i tried to install a xubuntu os on it because i don't have any other disc. but i think xubuntu is not compatible because i can't seem to get pass through the partitioning part.
could some one please help..

Posted on Jul 10, 2012 11:27 AM

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Answer 1

rccharles

Level 6

12,957 points

Jul 11, 2012 9:55 AM in response to jbjan

Don't get your hopes up, but ocasional Apple seems to find a few discs in a back closet.

Apple may still supply the original restore CDs/DVDs for a nominal fee. Have your serial number and model information available when you call them. You do not have to be the original owner.

AppleCare Support Phone Number: 1-800-275-2273

open 6am to 6pm Pacific Time

Apple Phone Sales 1-800-692-7753

International Technical Support Numbers

http://www.apple.com/support/contact/phone_contacts.html

"You have to call Apple & likely ask for a Product Specialist to get it (Leopard), if they still have it... helps if you tell them you have a new iPhone (iPad) that needs it!"

BDAqua

Requirements for Mac OS X v10.5

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3759

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What version of ubuntu are you trying. Those community versions of Ubuntu don't always work. Try the last official version. I think 6.06 LTS.

Perhaps you need to replace the internal drive.

Robert

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