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Apple Computing Products:
macOS - Operating System
Erased HD via recovery mode, now can't install MacOS
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<blockquote data-quote="chscag" data-source="post: 1870274" data-attributes="member: 46727"><p>Yes, El Capitan (macOS 10.11.6) is the most updated version that can be installed. You should be able to download El Capitan and install it. According to this Apple KB article you can download it direct from Apple:</p><p></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT211683[/URL]</p><p></p><p>However, you probably should decide whether or not you want to spend $$ on a machine that is going on 10 years old. Also, we recommend changing out the SATA cable the same time you install a new drive. You can purchase the SATA cable from <a href="http://www.ifixit.com" target="_blank">www.ifixit.com</a> or <a href="http://www.macsales.com" target="_blank">www.macsales.com</a>.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="chscag, post: 1870274, member: 46727"] Yes, El Capitan (macOS 10.11.6) is the most updated version that can be installed. You should be able to download El Capitan and install it. According to this Apple KB article you can download it direct from Apple: [URL unfurl="true"]https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT211683[/URL] However, you probably should decide whether or not you want to spend $$ on a machine that is going on 10 years old. Also, we recommend changing out the SATA cable the same time you install a new drive. You can purchase the SATA cable from [URL="http://www.ifixit.com"]www.ifixit.com[/URL] or [URL="http://www.macsales.com"]www.macsales.com[/URL]. [/QUOTE]
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