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Mac OSX cannot be installed on this computer - SSD new osx install

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nootron

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Feb 24, 2012
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Problem: When I attempt to install OSX 10.6.4 from DVD or USB, i get to the language screen and then this message pops up:

"Mac OSX cannot be installed on this computer"

My laptop and new SSD info:

I have a MacBook Pro 5,5. I replaced the original HD with an Intel X25-M 160GB SSD.

What I've tried:

I boot up, used Disk Utility to erase the disk, create a new single partition (Mac OS Extended Journaled, GUID Partition Table).

Disk Utility sees the drive just fine. It lists it as a INTEL SSDSA2M160G2GC Media.

Under First Aid, ive tried Verify Disk and Repair Disk and both come back with no issues, reporting that the drive is fine.

I've done all this a number of times (4 or so, so far) to no avail. Has anyone been through this and found a solution they could share? It seems the X25 is compatible, it formats and partitions fine, 10.6.4 should install just fine on the macbook as that's what came with the laptop in the first place.

I've read through as many threads here and other places as I could find.

Cheers
 
nootron said:
Problem: When I attempt to install OSX 10.6.4 from DVD or USB, i get to the language screen and then this message pops up:

"Mac OSX cannot be installed on this computer"
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Where did the DVD come from? Was it a grey install disk that came with another Mac? The grey install discs that come with Macs are model-specific and will not work on other models. You can either order replacement discs for your model by calling Apple, or you can buy a retail copy of Snow Leopard.
 
are they the original oem original disks that came with that particular computer. they have to be if they are oem disks.
 
GGJstudios said:
Where did the DVD come from? Was it a grey install disk that came with another Mac? The grey install discs that come with Macs are model-specific and will not work on other models. You can either order replacement discs for your model by calling Apple, or you can buy a retail copy of Snow Leopard.
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But he said he also tried to install it via usb. This should have worked even if the dvds aren't compatible with his mbp. (assuming that he properly made a bootable sl)
 
I guess not. We have 3 or so 13 inch macbook pros at work and I just grabbed one of the 3 black envelopes' disks.

So I need the exact disks that came with the laptop or else get a new store copy then?

Cheers
 
ever figure this out?
I'm upgrading my boss's computer with an OWC SSD, and am getting the same message. 10.6.8 has been running just fine on this machine.

it also has some OWC memory in it too; wondering whether SL is scanning for Apple hardware and throws up the hand when it sees non-Apple memory?
 
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