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Running Windows on your Mac
Unable to install Windows on MacBook with external optical drive
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<blockquote data-quote="chscag" data-source="post: 711754" data-attributes="member: 46727"><p>If the drive will boot when attached to the firewire port and not the USB port, it's a matter of determining which is causing the problem - the drive, or the MacBook USB port. (Especially since you say it worked 6 months ago) About the only way to test it is on another Mac or, possibly a PC whose BIOS allows booting from USB.</p><p></p><p>Have you thought about repairing\replacing the drive in your MacBook? If you're handy, you may be able to do it yourself.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.ifixit.com" target="_blank">www.ifixit.com</a> sells the drive and has very clear do it yourself instructions that are easy to follow.</p><p></p><p>Regards.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="chscag, post: 711754, member: 46727"] If the drive will boot when attached to the firewire port and not the USB port, it's a matter of determining which is causing the problem - the drive, or the MacBook USB port. (Especially since you say it worked 6 months ago) About the only way to test it is on another Mac or, possibly a PC whose BIOS allows booting from USB. Have you thought about repairing\replacing the drive in your MacBook? If you're handy, you may be able to do it yourself. [url]www.ifixit.com[/url] sells the drive and has very clear do it yourself instructions that are easy to follow. Regards. [/QUOTE]
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