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G4 Startup Problems/Failing Drive
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<blockquote data-quote="wcbennett3" data-source="post: 999431" data-attributes="member: 143945"><p>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:</p><p></p><p>1. I disconnected everything except for the display and the keyboard. Restarted and still stuck.</p><p>2. I held shift after powering up for a Safe Boot. No result.</p><p>3. I held Command-s to attempt fsck -y. Nothing happened holding Command-s.</p><p>4. I held D after powering up to get to Diagnostic mode. Nothing.</p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>Unfortunately, I do not have a Leopard Install Disk. So, what now? Can I get a Leopard Install disk somewhere?</p><p></p><p>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?</p><p></p><p>Thanks in advance!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="wcbennett3, post: 999431, member: 143945"] 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! [/QUOTE]
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