I'm trying to reinstall os x because I was having issues. I am using a disk but I have tried all other ways. The problem is when it asks me to select the disk where I want to install os x there are no options

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I'm trying to reinstall os x because I was having issues. I am using a disk but I have tried all other ways. The problem is when it asks me to select the disk where I want to install os x there are no options

OK so Ibe been having issues in start up and I was getting stuck at 50% and freezing. I looked in line for different ways to start up and none of them worked. For some reason I decided to reinstall OS x to see if this works. I had a previous back up from a month ago on hard disk so I went for it.

I have tried 3 ways to reinstall, time machine, on line and disk and the problem that keeps coming up is that there is no destination or disk to install it too.

WHat at have I done wrong? I really need help please.

iMac (21.5-inch Mid 2010), iOS 7.0.4, null

Posted on Apr 2, 2015 1:33 AM

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Paul_31

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Apr 2, 2015 1:55 AM in response to Petburt

Given you were having issues that prompted you to try to re-install the OS, I'm wondering if the HD has actually died.

Have you tried re-installing using the Recovery HD (restart holding down Command+r) or via Internet Recovery (Command+Alt+r - whilst connected to the internet)?

OS X: About OS X Recovery - Apple Support

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Apr 2, 2015 2:06 AM in response to Paul_31

TThanks Paul,

i have tried starting command r each time I can get to the screen that asks me to select the disk where I want to install it and there is nothing there to select. I have a bad feeling it's the HD that's died.

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Paul_31

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Apr 2, 2015 2:10 AM in response to Petburt

Will it start up in Safe Mode? (Restart holding down the Shift key). Do you have backup to restore from if the HD is dead - looking like you may need it 😟?

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Apr 2, 2015 2:21 AM in response to Paul_31

I Did a back up on my external HD a little while ago. When I've tried to use that to reinstall the same issue comes up that there is no destination or disk to use on the computer to send it to. When it opens in safe mode it goes straight to install Mac os x and I have the same problem. It's like there is no HD there at all.

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Paul_31

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Apr 2, 2015 2:57 AM in response to Petburt

Petburt wrote:

It's like there is no HD there at all.

It's looking like a trip to the workshop is required.

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