Apple Event: May 7th at 7 am PT
I had the flashing question mark folder, and after trying the various options after clicking 'options' I decided to re-install os x on external hard drive.
So now I can use the laptop, but obviously there's nothing on it because external harddrive was empty.
Is there a way of getting back to the Internal disk and previous contents, desktop etc?
Thanks!
MacBook Pro (13-inch Early 2011), Mac OS X (10.7.5)
Can you see the disk in Disk Utility?
Do you have a backup?
If the answers are no, there are data recovery services that might be able to recover some data for you. They are extremely expensive.
Allan
There's no disk in disk utility, just the external partitioned drive.
I have some things backed up, but most recent stuff no.
My main issue is how do I use the laptop without the external harddrive?
It seems that the internal disk just isn't showing up.
Is it unsafe to eject, and will I be left with the flashing folder again if I do?
Sounds like the disk is dead. You are going to have to replace it or have it replaced.
Allan
Internal Disk gone
