OS X is on the drive (from install in Target Disk mode), but how can I access it for normal operations? Previously to installing the new hard drive, I changed the backup battery, reset PRAM/NVRAM.

BUT, when I try to boot iMac normally, I get a grey screen with a small folder icon. Using Macbook Pro I can access the drive as a target disk and have been able to install OS X 10.5 and use Hitachi drive as a boot drive for the Macbook Pro. Disk Utility (from install CD) shows the drive is mounted and I can format, partition, etc. I cannot instalI OS X 10.5 from install disks. If the drive is faulty, we may still try to get your files but this is then considered as data recovery at different cost and timeframe.Because I could not access the hard drive in my PowerPC iMac G5 (system would not boot drive would not mount using Disk Utility not recognized by my Macbook Pro as a target drive), I replaced the original with a Hitachi Deskstar 3.5' 2TB 7200RPM SATA III 32MB Cache Internal Hard Drive 0S02861. We can backup the old drive and transfer your files over if there are no damages to the drive or its structure. You cannot use your iMac without the operating system so we will install the latest compatible with latest updates.ĭo you want your data copied from the old hard drive? We will install you the latest compatible macOS operating system.

We complete all the setup and install all necessary drivers. You can do it by yourself (if you prefer) or we can provide you such a service. The usual symptoms of faulty storage drive are that the laptop turns on but cannot pass the first logo screen.Īfter we replace the internal storage, the next step is to install the macOS operating system. Request this service if you want us to replace the internal storage of your iMac.

If only single of those sectors are faulty, your hard drive is considered as faulty because this is just a beginning of more serious problems. The header is responsible for reading those sectors and translating them into what you see on your iMacs screen.

Those plate have millions of sectors that stores the data. If your iMac does not boot start the macOS but it shows the Apple logo, it is very slow or crashes frequently, it shows folder icon, probably the hard drive is faulty and needs to be replaced. Faulty hard drive replacement service, get your iMac fixed by professionals.

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