My 2008 iMac won't recognize new SSD drive, reset NVRAM, and reset SMC no changed as instructed by Apple community, and even changed the battery. i know the SSD is good cause I have put and connect is to my MBP as an external drive and its recognized. are there any bios like window that i can config the mac to recognize the SSD drive. your assistance is appreciated. Wood56jam
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You need to use the original grey or retail versions of CD/DVD OS-X install disks or if you have setup an install USB thumb drive that will work too.
Keep in mind your system can only go up to Yosemite.
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If you cannot access your SSD Drive try recovery of the drive using disk utility. Hold command + option + R until progress bar will appear. Choose the Disk Utility and format the new SSD Drive. Meanwhile, check out a similar Solved discussion. It might help you resolve the problem After installing, my SSD is not recognized after a reboot?
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simone,
This won't work as the drive is blank! And internet recovery is not possible either.
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