>Then I've gone to 'Utilities>Drive Setup. >There it only has the installation disk as a selection for >initializing, so I have no access to the hard drive. > >Did I take a false step somewhere? Do I use something other than Drive >Setup in Utilities to wipe the hard drive? Or does this mean that the >hard drive is dead?
You are in the right place. If you don't see the hard drive, then as far as the iMac is concerned there is no hard drive. Chances are that means it is dead. When you open it to replace the drive, you can make sure all the cables are seated firmly and try again (just in case one popped loose). Otherwise, replace the drive. >Now this is an even worse problem. The iMac won't let me eject the OS 9 >CD because the of the "active system software". I'm going to unplug >this for now. Is my OS 9 disk trapped in the this? (It's a nice 9.2.1 >copy !!!!) Fear not. Reboot the Mac, right after you hear the startup bong, press the mouse button down. Hold it down until the CD ejects. You should then be left back with the flashing question mark. Turn off the mac, and prepare to check the physical hard drive and/or replace it. -chris <http://www.mythtech.net> -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:imac-list@mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
