Onyx says disc needs repair. But how?

C-photo · C-photo #1 (**permalink**)

04-06-2012, 04:42 PM

New to Onyx, I just got it since Maintenance didn't work with a 10.7 upgrade... it says my startup disk (Macintosh HD) needs to be repaired, and to "restart while pressing command-R," then choose Disk Utility... I've tried restarting, pressing cmd+R at various points, but so far I get nothing. IS this something obvious that I've missed and should already know? thanks!

Deckyon · Deckyon #2 (**permalink**)

04-06-2012, 04:44 PM

restart, when the screen goes off (black) then gray, just hold down the left CMD and R keys until it comes up to the repair screen.

C-photo · C-photo #3 (**permalink**)

04-06-2012, 04:59 PM

hmmm... at what point should i see something? I've done this when black, and after it went to grey, but I end up with my usual desktop (though much slower)...

C-photo · C-photo #4 (**permalink**)

04-06-2012, 05:39 PM

oh boy. It never occurred to me that holding command R on a bluetooth keyboard that is not yet connected is futile...duh!
done. thanks!

harryb2448 · harryb2448 #5 (**permalink**)

04-06-2012, 05:50 PM

As you see wireless keyboard and mice do not work on Command or Option keys. Bluetooth has not loaded. Always keep a wired set on hand.

C-photo · C-photo #6 (**permalink**)

04-07-2012, 01:19 PM

yeah I've got a MPB using the keyboard, magic trackpad & Thunderbolt display on the desk-- I realized what was wrong when I just disconnected from the peripherals and tried...

Deckyon #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 06, 2011 Location: Louisville, KY - USA Posts: 1,232 Mac Specs: MBP 17" 2011, 2.3GHz Intel Quad-Core i7, 8GB RAM, MacMini 2011, 2.7GHz Intel Dual-Core i7, 8GB RAM	04-06-2012, 04:44 PM restart, when the screen goes off (black) then gray, just hold down the left CMD and R keys until it comes up to the repair screen. MBP 17" 2011, 2.3GHz Intel Quad-Core i7, 8GB RAM, AMD Radeon HD 6750M 1GB RAM MacMini 2011, 2.7GHz Intel Dual-Core i7, 8GB RAM, AMD Radeon HD 6630M 256MB RAM iPhone 4S 64GB, iPad Gen3 32GB WiFi, iPod Nano Gen6 8GB, Apple TV Gen2
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harryb2448 #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 28, 2007 Location: Nambucca Heads Australia Posts: 14,058 Mac Specs: iMac i5 2.7GHz OS X.8.3	04-06-2012, 05:50 PM As you see wireless keyboard and mice do not work on Command or Option keys. Bluetooth has not loaded. Always keep a wired set on hand. *Hang on to those original install discs like grim death! Using OS X.7 or later make a bootable USB thumb drive before running Installer!*
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C-photo #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 15, 2010 Posts: 40	04-06-2012, 04:42 PM New to Onyx, I just got it since Maintenance didn't work with a 10.7 upgrade... it says my startup disk (Macintosh HD) needs to be repaired, and to "restart while pressing command-R," then choose Disk Utility... I've tried restarting, pressing cmd+R at various points, but so far I get nothing. IS this something obvious that I've missed and should already know? thanks!
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Member Since: Sep 15, 2010 Posts: 40	04-06-2012, 05:39 PM oh boy. It never occurred to me that holding command R on a bluetooth keyboard that is not yet connected is futile...duh! done. thanks!
	QUOTE Thanks

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Member Since: Sep 15, 2010 Posts: 40	04-07-2012, 01:19 PM yeah I've got a MPB using the keyboard, magic trackpad & Thunderbolt display on the desk-- I realized what was wrong when I just disconnected from the peripherals and tried...
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