Installed using the wrong OS X DVD

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Installed using the wrong OS X DVD

Hi , I mistakenly re-installed OS X 10.5.6 Retail DVD because I was unable to find the factory DVD. There is no indication of airport on the system. I finally found the Factory DVD. but it ejects everytime I insert it. Please help.

How do I essentially resolve the issue outlined here: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3101?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US

imac: Late 2009 model

mistakenly used 10.5.6 (2008) Retail DVD

in possession also: 10.5.6 factory dvd

iMac, Mac OS X (10.5.6)

Posted on May 15, 2013 11:58 PM

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Baby-Boomer-USofA

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May 16, 2013 12:55 AM in response to mznrc

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1544 Make sure you read the sections Erase and Install & Archive and Install choice

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mznrc Author

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May 16, 2013 4:25 AM in response to Baby-Boomer-USofA

Hi thanks for your reply.

The problem is everytime I insert the proper DVD, I'm prompted to restart my system in order to initialize installation process.

Strangely enough, when I restart either of the two following outcome will occur: the dvd ejects itself during the boot up process, or the dvd remains inside the system, but the current installation of mac boots up.

I've tried pressing down C as instructed on the surface of the dvd and nothing prompts. I also have the DVD drive selected for Startup Disc.

What should I do?

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Answer 3

May 17, 2013 2:34 PM in response to mznrc

Are you positive that you are using the system DVD that originally came w/your computer? DVD#1?

Use a drive cleaner after making sure your system DVD is not damaged and/or scratched.

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mznrc Author

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May 18, 2013 10:16 AM in response to Baby-Boomer-USofA

My friend you are right. I was using the wrong hardware disc belonging to earlier imac model. The late 2009 Mac shipped with snow leopard , not leopard. It's solved now and you've saved me SO MUCH TIME!

Thanks again!!

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Answer 5

May 19, 2013 11:23 AM in response to mznrc

You're welcome!

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