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Mac is could not be installed on your computer.
File system verify or repair failed.
Quit the installer to restart your computer and try again.
I am trying to install high Sierra on a 2014 MacBook pro. El Capitan. I backed it up to a 1terabyte external hard drive with time machine. The installer is running on a loop.
I need specific and clear instructions.
Not a happy camper right now.
MacBook Pro with Retina display
File system verify or repair failed.
This would indicate a corrupt hard drive. Boot into Recovery Mode and run Disk Utility > First Aid. If it reports errors run it until no errors reported or until it reports the drive could not be fixed. Then try the install again.
File system verify or repair failed.
This would indicate a corrupt hard drive. Boot into Recovery Mode and run Disk Utility > First Aid. If it reports errors run it until no errors reported or until it reports the drive could not be fixed. Then try the install again.
Hold command-r keys while booting.
Your hard drive is failing/failed. You'll need to have it replaced.
Macintosh hd is showing as not mounted.
Under disc images there is osx based system.
2.01GB
1.29 used.
How do I boot into recovery mode? I have tried holding shift while the computer starts. I did not see any option that could lead me to disk utility.
running First aid on Macintosh hd
First aid process has failed. If possible back up the data on this volume.
Click done to continue.
How do I replace the hard drive?
I haven't done one myself but here are the tear down instructions I found:
MacBook Pro 13" Retina Display Mid 2014 SSD Replacement - iFixit
File system verify or repair failed
