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<blockquote data-quote="AndrewDun" data-source="post: 1846887" data-attributes="member: 404249">It is disappointing and frustrating when something which has worked perfectly suddenly becomes useless, especially if you think that only a very minor trouble might be responsible. But in your case the 'very hot' would make me worry. Nothing you can do with software should be able to make it very hot if the hardware is all in order. I would begin by suspecting that the cooling fans are less effective than they should be, perhaps an accumulation of dust, and something about the wiping and re-installing process got the computer working hard (processor very busy) without any rest (the hour-long activity), and more in need of the cooling equipment than it had been in your regular use. What to do now? I suppose open it all up and clean it thoroughly (compressed air through heat exchangers etc). If before attempting installation you check the hard drive with disc utility does it say that the disc is good? Even if it does you could perhaps temporarily fit a spare smaller old hard drive and try installing again.At least your computer works well enough to allow you to get started on the installation process, so I think it is likely that the hardware is undamaged.Good luck</blockquote>

[QUOTE="AndrewDun, post: 1846887, member: 404249"] It is disappointing and frustrating when something which has worked perfectly suddenly becomes useless, especially if you think that only a very minor trouble might be responsible. But in your case the 'very hot' would make me worry. Nothing you can do with software should be able to make it very hot if the hardware is all in order. I would begin by suspecting that the cooling fans are less effective than they should be, perhaps an accumulation of dust, and something about the wiping and re-installing process got the computer working hard (processor very busy) without any rest (the hour-long activity), and more in need of the cooling equipment than it had been in your regular use. What to do now? I suppose open it all up and clean it thoroughly (compressed air through heat exchangers etc). If before attempting installation you check the hard drive with disc utility does it say that the disc is good? Even if it does you could perhaps temporarily fit a spare smaller old hard drive and try installing again. At least your computer works well enough to allow you to get started on the installation process, so I think it is likely that the hardware is undamaged. Good luck [/QUOTE]

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