installed wrong startup disc, wont boot from correct disc
After installing HD, I accidentally inserted the wrong start up disc while trying to install OS. Obviously my laptop wouldn't let me install OS (from core 2 duo). Had to ejected disc on restart (wouldn't eject otherwise) and then powered off laptop.
Now I can't get my laptop to boot off correct install disc. Wont go past blinking ? file.
Tried powering on holding;
C key
option key
D Key.
Tried resetting NVRA/PRAM
No effect.
Laptop does chime on power up.
serial #W8622323THY
Is this a good question?
6 Comments
This system can only go upto Mac OS-X 10.6.x Snow Leopard. What was the OS you were trying to install?
by Dan
Are you using the Apple logo'ed CD or DVD? Or are you using the gray recovery disk that came with you're system (or the disk from the wrong system).
by Dan
Do you have an external FireWire HD that is setup with a bootable OS on it?
by Dan
I'm trying to reload my laptop with it's original apple install disc for my A1151 Intel Core Duo. I accidentally began to install my A1151 Intel Core Duo with the install disc for my A1226 Intel Core 2 Duo. Yes they are the original grey apple logo discs that they cam with.
by clay
No I don't access to an external HD with a bootable OS on it.
by clay
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