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Love
Jun 19, 2009, 11:59 PM
OmniDiskSweeper has messed up my machine (my fault, admittedly). It's missing tons of software and deleted pretty much all of my Utilities folder plus about half of my applications.

Basically, I need to start over. The problem: my MacBook refuses to boot any CDs. I have my iMac install, my retail leopard install, and my MB install disk. When I hold down D or even do the option to bring up the disk selector, the screen goes black and reboots.

What might be wrong?


r.j.s
Jun 19, 2009, 11:59 PM
Try holding down C ...
Eidorian
Jun 20, 2009, 12:01 AM
Option or 'C'

Reset the PRAM if even those don't work and then try again.
Love
Jun 20, 2009, 12:06 AM
Sorry, that was an error in my post... I meant C... I already have reset my PRAM.
r.j.s
Jun 20, 2009, 12:07 AM
So, is that for all the disks?
Love
Jun 20, 2009, 12:09 AM
Yeah. It's really weird.
r.j.s
Jun 20, 2009, 12:12 AM
Try resetting the SMC: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1411

Can the iMac boot from any of them?
Love
Jun 20, 2009, 12:23 AM
Booted from all three successfully on the iMac. Will try SMC.
Love
Jun 20, 2009, 12:29 AM
SMC + Addditional PRAM reset didn't work. Also, my network account aren't working (error on login).
Love
Jun 20, 2009, 05:44 PM
Can someone help? This is a big problem.
Eidorian
Jun 20, 2009, 05:46 PM
Try an external keyboard.
zimm123
Jun 20, 2009, 06:12 PM
what is PRAM and how do i reset it and what is smc and how do i reset that sorry i cant help still trying to learn my self
iLog.Genius
Jun 20, 2009, 06:13 PM
Try Target Disk Mode.
Love
Jun 20, 2009, 06:27 PM
Done and not possible. (It's a uni without FW.)
r.j.s
Jun 20, 2009, 06:45 PM
what is PRAM and how do i reset it and what is smc and how do i reset that sorry i cant help still trying to learn my self

Reset PRAM by holding Command-Option-P-R while the Mac boots, and I posted the link to the SMC reset instructions above.
Love
Jun 20, 2009, 07:56 PM
I'm calling Apple right now. Just been handed off to a product specialist.
Eidorian
Jun 20, 2009, 08:46 PM
Yikes, good luck friend.
Love
Jun 20, 2009, 11:13 PM
Well, I'm screwed.

The Apple rep told me that it's either a firmware problem but before I jump to that take it to the Apple Store to get it reformatted. I said I could do it myself, and he said fine. I formatted and remotely installed it (iMac, via USB enclosure).

Now, it won't boot in to the set-up OS at all. I did the first-boot on my iMac and did the setup wizard, but it just does this cycle. Power button, chimes, grey screen, goes black, chimes, grey screen... etc.

I'm going to take this to an Apple Store. Of course, a product made at W8 (known for 2 complete lemon products of mine).
Love
Jun 21, 2009, 02:06 PM
There's no Genius Bar appointments available today, so I have to wait until next weekend. Great. :rolleyes: