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Q: start up IMac system 9

I have an older iMac with a round base.  On start up the drive is not connecting.  Im getting the flashing icon.  I remember to restart holding down the option key and when I do that I get the 2 icons the circle with an arrow and the straight arrow on the right.  When I click either of the two I get a spinning clock and then it stops.  Nothing happens after....

How do I get my drive to be recognized??

iMac, Mac OS 9.2.x

Posted on Sep 24, 2014 12:24 PM

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Q: start up IMac system 9

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  • by a brody,

    a brody a brody Sep 27, 2014 7:08 PM in response to sharpervideo
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    Sep 27, 2014 7:08 PM in response to sharpervideo

    If your data is not backed up, you will probably have trouble finding the right data recovery application, but you can try the vendors who make it:

     

    http://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-1689

     

    Note, the white dome iMac was only bootable in Mac OS 9 if it had 700 mHz, or a Superdrive with 800 Mhz.  The Combo drive model (without DVD burner) 800, and 1 Ghz and higher models could only use Classic for Mac OS 9.

     

    The PRAM battery may need replacing.