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I am very new to macs and could really use some help. After much research, I have come to the conclusion that my imac ('07 or '08) has had a hard drive failure. I have tried all of the tricks and still nothing, won't start up. It also has the start up disc stuck inside (one of the fixes that didn't work) No warranty. I am very comfortable replacing the HD myself, but it is all the other stuff I need help with.
First, which hard drive to buy? I might as well get a big one (750g or 1t) and I want it to last more than 2 yrs. Which brand, size, speed, etc, is compatible w/imacs? Reliability is key.
Second, after I replace the HD, how do I get the start up disc out? Or do I even need to? How do I get my OS on this new HD? How do I get all of my stuff off my external HD? I used time machine but don't really understand how it works.
Sorry I am so ignorant. I am very good at the electronics stuff, but clueless on the making-everything-work-again part. Thanks in advance for your time and help.
Brenda
First, which hard drive to buy? I might as well get a big one (750g or 1t) and I want it to last more than 2 yrs. Which brand, size, speed, etc, is compatible w/imacs? Reliability is key.
Second, after I replace the HD, how do I get the start up disc out? Or do I even need to? How do I get my OS on this new HD? How do I get all of my stuff off my external HD? I used time machine but don't really understand how it works.
Sorry I am so ignorant. I am very good at the electronics stuff, but clueless on the making-everything-work-again part. Thanks in advance for your time and help.
Brenda