jammed install disc one

phillyboy · phillyboy #1 (**permalink**)

11-30-2010, 12:51 AM

The first installation disc is jammed in the disc drive. have recently bought a macbook through a newspaper add and need to reinstall osx because the old owner didnt know the password and sold it on behalf of his mothers estate. i am wondering if i can get away with just installing disc one and get away with just that as i only use it for internet exploring and itunes. any help would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers Phil

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

11-30-2010, 06:37 AM

Restart the computer and hold down the mouse while doing so. This will eject the disc.
You will need to install both discs.

hockeyfan651439 · hockeyfan651439 #3 (**permalink**)

11-30-2010, 07:40 PM

Force Eject a Stuck CD or DVD - Mac Guides

check that out, if you go into terminal you can use commands that sometimes are corrupted elsewhere or somehow.

its worth a try. terminal commands have saved me numerous times in the past.

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Member Since: Nov 30, 2010 Posts: 1	11-30-2010, 12:51 AM The first installation disc is jammed in the disc drive. have recently bought a macbook through a newspaper add and need to reinstall osx because the old owner didnt know the password and sold it on behalf of his mothers estate. i am wondering if i can get away with just installing disc one and get away with just that as i only use it for internet exploring and itunes. any help would be greatly appreciated. Cheers Phil
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