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- MacBook 2.1 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 2GB SDRAM, 250GB/WD 320GB MyBook/WD 320GB MyPassport, OS X 10.6.2
I have read here and on other forums about startup problems and getting stuck at the gray start-up screen. I am having this problem on my G4, running OS X 10.5. My priority is getting my information, but it would be great to get my Mac working again! I have done the following:
1. I disconnected everything except for the display and the keyboard. Restarted and still stuck.
2. I held shift after powering up for a Safe Boot. No result.
3. I held Command-s to attempt fsck -y. Nothing happened holding Command-s.
4. I held D after powering up to get to Diagnostic mode. Nothing.
5. I held option after powering up. The only bootable drive was my "Mac160," with a nice "X" next to it (drive failing, I suppose). Can do nothing from here.
Unfortunately, I do not have a Leopard Install Disk. So, what now? Can I get a Leopard Install disk somewhere?
I have read about DiskWarrior, but the opinions seem mixed. Will it help me?What about Data Rescue 3 or Drive Genius 2? What is my best option?
Thanks in advance!
1. I disconnected everything except for the display and the keyboard. Restarted and still stuck.
2. I held shift after powering up for a Safe Boot. No result.
3. I held Command-s to attempt fsck -y. Nothing happened holding Command-s.
4. I held D after powering up to get to Diagnostic mode. Nothing.
5. I held option after powering up. The only bootable drive was my "Mac160," with a nice "X" next to it (drive failing, I suppose). Can do nothing from here.
Unfortunately, I do not have a Leopard Install Disk. So, what now? Can I get a Leopard Install disk somewhere?
I have read about DiskWarrior, but the opinions seem mixed. Will it help me?What about Data Rescue 3 or Drive Genius 2? What is my best option?
Thanks in advance!