OS 10.6 - Snow Leopard 'Ate' My Hard Drive.

cnd · cnd #1 (**permalink**)

08-31-2009, 01:34 PM

I installed Snow Leopard on Friday, and instantly noticed that my early 2008 model iMac was acting buggy. Never had a single issue with it before that day. Sure enough, less than 24 hours later I restarted and got the dreaded flashing question mark. After 3 hours of troubleshooting with AppleCare (including a complete - GULP - erase of my hard drive), they determined that my hard drive is toast and now I have to bring it in to a store for repair.

How does this happen?? I am no computer whiz so hoping someone out there can help me understand what, if anything, explains this. Also, (since I am sweating bullets and could not get an appt at the Genius Bar until late tomorrow evening) - can I rest easy knowing that my Time Capsule is keeping all of my data safe and sound? Call me crazy, but I'm a little paranoid now. I DID do a complete backup prior to installing 10.6. Has anyone had this happen and restored EVERYTHING via Time Machine? Am I stressing for no reason?

Kevriano · Kevriano #2 (**permalink**)

08-31-2009, 01:45 PM

Man that sucks, but I can't see why the upgrade would cause the problem. It's a coincidence I feel.
Your back up should be fine.

donnythebowler · donnythebowler #3 (**permalink**)

09-01-2009, 11:45 AM

Same thing here! I didn't even make it through the install.

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Member Since: Aug 31, 2009 Posts: 1	08-31-2009, 01:34 PM I installed Snow Leopard on Friday, and instantly noticed that my early 2008 model iMac was acting buggy. Never had a single issue with it before that day. Sure enough, less than 24 hours later I restarted and got the dreaded flashing question mark. After 3 hours of troubleshooting with AppleCare (including a complete - GULP - erase of my hard drive), they determined that my hard drive is toast and now I have to bring it in to a store for repair. How does this happen?? I am no computer whiz so hoping someone out there can help me understand what, if anything, explains this. Also, (since I am sweating bullets and could not get an appt at the Genius Bar until late tomorrow evening) - can I rest easy knowing that my Time Capsule is keeping all of my data safe and sound? Call me crazy, but I'm a little paranoid now. I DID do a complete backup prior to installing 10.6. Has anyone had this happen and restored EVERYTHING via Time Machine? Am I stressing for no reason?
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