>On Aug 28, 2009, at 7:55 AM, Stephen Conrad wrote: > >> >> OK, the HD that came in this G4 is dying >> I cloned the HD to another HD I own >> I then tried to swap out the HDs after telling (in System Prefs) he >> machine to boot from the new HD >> However, it REFUSES to boot unless the old failing HD is present. >> How do I force he machine to let me take out the bad HD? >> >Maybe the Master / Slave settings are causing the control issues? > >I would try setting your new drive to Master, and removing the old one >completely. > >Then let the system "find" the drive on its own on its main ATA bus. > >Later, choose the drive in System Preferences > Startup Disk for the >next Restart.
In addition to the advice listed above.... I think that ZAPPING the PRAM would help your G4 find its way to your new drive. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
