Update* HDD Issue

[karboN.6]

Good evening all,

I finally figured out my issue after going to apple. My hdd tested fine so i decided to buy a sata to USB cable and a SSD enclosure.. eureka! I just force boot into the external SSD. I have ordered a new hdd ribbon and will replace it this weekend.. I was wondering if anyone could possibly confirm that it is infact my ribbon cable before I install a new one. (I figured it is since my SSD is working through the usb cable)

 

[Weaselboy]

Yes, what you did is the way to test. If the same drive won't work internal but does work external, that points to a bad internal cable. Fairly common problem.

 

[karboN.6]

Yes, what you did is the way to test. If the same drive won't work internal but does work external, that points to a bad internal cable. Fairly common problem.

Thank you, I'll keep you updated