Macbook Installation problem

Alexh4556 · Alexh4556 #1 (**permalink**)

11-20-2011, 02:14 AM

Hey my Macbook i got from a friend he said it was broken but i was able to unjam the CD drive and now the disk that was jammed was important to the Max OSX installation i tried to force quit the installation but i could not so i need some help from anyone Any feedback or help is Needed Thank you

cwa107 · cwa107 #2 (**permalink**)

11-20-2011, 02:31 AM

So, the installation is stalled?

If that's true, just press and hold the power button until the machine is turns off.

Turn it back on, press and hold the trackpad button until the disc pops out. Inspect the disc for damage or scratches. Clean if necessary and retry the installation. If it continues to fail, you may need to replace the SuperDrive (or buy an external, USB drive) or replace the discs.

Good luck!

Alexh4556 · Alexh4556 #3 (**permalink**)

11-20-2011, 03:22 AM

I've done all that i just want to force quit an application but I can't cause the ping noise sounds so how do i force quit it

Kevriano · Kevriano #4 (**permalink**)

11-20-2011, 03:50 AM

Confused here. You have removed the install disc, but you can't switch the Mac off? Or you can't get the installation screen to quit?

Alexh4556 · Alexh4556 #5 (**permalink**)

11-20-2011, 03:29 PM

no I'm trying to tell you it is just sitting there and says insert install disk 2 to continue but i do not want to I just want to quit the installation but each time I do it beeps i have turned it on and off and tried everything and it just sits there saying insert disk 2 to continue with i don't have

dtravis7 · dtravis7 #6 (**permalink**)

11-20-2011, 03:37 PM

What version of OSX is this? It sounds like Tiger that came with the Macbook. There was a 2nd CD and that needs to be inserted. I don't think there is a way around it. When you boot it will keep asking for the 2nd CD/DVD.

cwa107 #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 20, 2006 Location: Middletown, Pennsylvania Posts: 26,684 Mac Specs: 15" MBP, Core i7/2GHz, 8GB RAM, 480GB Crucial M500 SSD	11-20-2011, 02:31 AM So, the installation is stalled? If that's true, just press and hold the power button until the machine is turns off. Turn it back on, press and hold the trackpad button until the disc pops out. Inspect the disc for damage or scratches. Clean if necessary and retry the installation. If it continues to fail, you may need to replace the SuperDrive (or buy an external, USB drive) or replace the discs. Good luck! Liquid and computers don't mix. It might seem simple, but we see an incredible amount of people post here about spills. Keep drinks and other liquids away from your expensive electronics!
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Kevriano #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 02, 2006 Location: Crawley, England Posts: 4,561 Mac Specs: 20" Intel iMac 2.4 Ghz/3G Ram/320HD, Snow Leopard. PBook G4, 1.5Ghz/1.5 Ram/250 HD, Leopard 10.5.6.	11-20-2011, 03:50 AM Confused here. You have removed the install disc, but you can't switch the Mac off? Or you can't get the installation screen to quit? Try my custom Mac Forums Search Engine: Mac Forums Google Search Please use the reputation system if you consider any help given useful (it's the little ✓/✘ on the left <---)
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dtravis7 #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 04, 2005 Location: Modesto, Ca. Posts: 28,079 Mac Specs: iMac 2.4 C2D 10.10.2, iMac 2.16 C2d 10.6.8, Macbook2007 10.8.4, Mac Mini 10.8.4, iPhone 3GS Note 8!!	11-20-2011, 03:37 PM What version of OSX is this? It sounds like Tiger that came with the Macbook. There was a 2nd CD and that needs to be inserted. I don't think there is a way around it. When you boot it will keep asking for the 2nd CD/DVD. ...Dennis Mac-Forums Community Guidelines
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Alexh4556 #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 20, 2011 Posts: 3	11-20-2011, 02:14 AM Hey my Macbook i got from a friend he said it was broken but i was able to unjam the CD drive and now the disk that was jammed was important to the Max OSX installation i tried to force quit the installation but i could not so i need some help from anyone Any feedback or help is Needed Thank you
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Alexh4556 #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 20, 2011 Posts: 3	11-20-2011, 03:29 PM no I'm trying to tell you it is just sitting there and says insert install disk 2 to continue but i do not want to I just want to quit the installation but each time I do it beeps i have turned it on and off and tried everything and it just sits there saying insert disk 2 to continue with i don't have
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