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Q: Problem with hard drive

I have a PM G5 dual 2Ghz, 10.4.11 that doesn't recognize the 1TB HD I have installed. It has been running fine for over 4 years and now suddenly it(the 1TB drive) doesn't even show up when I boot-up holding the option key?? I'm really confused, any help would be greatly appreciated.

Posted on Jun 26, 2014 2:11 AM

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Q: Problem with hard drive

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  • by BDAqua,

    BDAqua BDAqua Jun 26, 2014 10:23 AM in response to justwant2kno
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    Jun 26, 2014 10:23 AM in response to justwant2kno

    Doesn't sound good, does it boot from the OSX Install Disc?

     

    "Try Disk Utility

     

    1. Insert the Mac OS X Install disc, then restart the computer while holding the C key.

    2. When your computer finishes starting up from the disc, choose Disk Utility from the Installer menu at top of the screen. (In Mac OS X 10.4 or later, you must select your language first.)

    *Important: Do not click Continue in the first screen of the Installer. If you do, you must restart from the disc again to access Disk Utility.*

    3. Click the First Aid tab.

    4. Select your Mac OS X volume.

    5. Click Repair Disk, (not Repair Permissions). Disk Utility checks and repairs the disk."

  • by justwant2kno,

    justwant2kno justwant2kno Jun 26, 2014 3:25 PM in response to BDAqua
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    Jun 26, 2014 3:25 PM in response to BDAqua

    Thank you BDA for replying to my problem. I don't have an OSX disk, so I will locate one and give your suggestion a try. Thank you again for offering help.