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I purchased a Imac G5 ALS 20" it worked for a while but took a long time to boot. I recieved no disks with it, I was away for a while and did not turn it on a few days ago I attempted to turn it on bad noise from what I assumed was the hard so I purchaed a new one. New one loaded with Mac OS no noise but still has question mark and face logo and will not boot PLEASE HELP
iMac
That usually means the Mac can find no disk with a bootable system. If you don't have any Mac OS installation disc, how was Mac OS installed on the new hard drive?
Your iMac is a PowerPC-based Mac that can run up to Leopard (10.5.8). What version of Mac OS was installed on that hard drive? And again, how was it installed?
Don't get your hopes up, but ocasional Apple seems to find a few discs in a back closet.
Restore Tiger 10.4 & Leopard 10.5 DVDs are available from Apple by calling 800-767-2775 as of January 20, 2013. Collect your Mac's serial number. Prepare you credit card for a workout. There is a reasonable fee.
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4720126?tstart=0
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
IMAC G5 BOOTS TO QUESTION MARK
