I've a friend with a bit of a problem...
He didn't read the "fine print" when upgrading to OSX from OS9, and failed to install the required firmware update.
NOW, he's stuck with a dead computer, where all he gets is a blinking folder at startup (a CD won't boot the machine, either...).
I've offered to help, and removed his hard drive (which is STILL sitting on my desk, over 6 months later!!!). I had an IDEA on how I should approach the problem a while back, but I want to know if I've missed out a step. Here's the plan of action:
I've got a Cube, so therefore, I have to remove my DVD drive and connect up HIS hard drive in SLAVE mode - then ZERO SECTOR erase his drive (I've already connected his drive this way to retrieve all his data files, etc...), and repair any screwed up portions.
After this, I'll re-install OS9 on HIS drive, using HIS OS Install disks.
THEN, I'll download the REQUIRED firmware update software, and place it in the "Startup Items" folder. With that, I SHOULD theoretically be able to update the firmware after re-installing the hard disk in the iMac and booting it up.
Am I wrong, here?!?
Anyone ELSE have an option? I don't REALLY want to pull apart the Cube unneccessarily (My baby...!)
Cheers, folks...
He didn't read the "fine print" when upgrading to OSX from OS9, and failed to install the required firmware update.
NOW, he's stuck with a dead computer, where all he gets is a blinking folder at startup (a CD won't boot the machine, either...).
I've offered to help, and removed his hard drive (which is STILL sitting on my desk, over 6 months later!!!). I had an IDEA on how I should approach the problem a while back, but I want to know if I've missed out a step. Here's the plan of action:
I've got a Cube, so therefore, I have to remove my DVD drive and connect up HIS hard drive in SLAVE mode - then ZERO SECTOR erase his drive (I've already connected his drive this way to retrieve all his data files, etc...), and repair any screwed up portions.
After this, I'll re-install OS9 on HIS drive, using HIS OS Install disks.
THEN, I'll download the REQUIRED firmware update software, and place it in the "Startup Items" folder. With that, I SHOULD theoretically be able to update the firmware after re-installing the hard disk in the iMac and booting it up.
Am I wrong, here?!?
Anyone ELSE have an option? I don't REALLY want to pull apart the Cube unneccessarily (My baby...!)
Cheers, folks...
