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Apple Computing Products:
macOS - Notebook Hardware
New hard drive in PB, but I still have a grey screen
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<blockquote data-quote="chscag" data-source="post: 957907" data-attributes="member: 46727"><p>Yes, the hard drive must be formatted in order for it to be recognized by the system. Boot your machine with the original install media and run Disk Utility.</p><p></p><p>Use Disk Utility to format the new drive as HFS extended journal. (HFS+) After which, you can proceed to install OS X.</p><p></p><p>BTW, try holding down the "Option" key right after you hear the POST chime and then select the install DVD to boot from. It will take awhile.</p><p></p><p>Regards.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="chscag, post: 957907, member: 46727"] Yes, the hard drive must be formatted in order for it to be recognized by the system. Boot your machine with the original install media and run Disk Utility. Use Disk Utility to format the new drive as HFS extended journal. (HFS+) After which, you can proceed to install OS X. BTW, try holding down the "Option" key right after you hear the POST chime and then select the install DVD to boot from. It will take awhile. Regards. [/QUOTE]
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