New HD: DiskUtil says: "Partition Failed Input/Output Error"
Hey Gang...
I chimed in on this thread but I'm guessing folks have unsubscribed.
My issue is the same:
HD crashed, installed new, getting the Input/Output error when I try to format.
I got Kappy's reply -- and all makes sense -- but I'm hoping I can request a bit of follow up
So, yes, my HD died. I'm still sporting the iMac 7,1 -- 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo, 24" -- just yanked the old HD last night and installed a 500gb Seagate (ST3500312CS) -- can't imagine the possibility that I missed anything in the installation process -- not particularly rocket science...
I get the error when I use my original OS Install Discs which are installing OS 10.4.10 (Tiger?). I have the Snow Leopard Upgrade disc for 10.6.3 but I don't think that works as a boot disc -- just keeps telling me to restart the computer...
Is there something I need to do to this HD to jump it?
Do I need to get newer install discs?
Something else entirely?
Thanks!
Chris
iMac 7,1, Mac OS X (10.5.4)