Hi, I messed up BIG time! After installing a new HDD, I pressed the ON/OFF button a couple of times upon seeing that the HDD is not recognised (the multi-colored wheel kept on spinning when I clicked on the new HDD icon). I know I should not do that but that's too late now!
Now, the G4 just shows the grey screen with the Apple logo and is stuck there. I suspect I may have destroyed the boot record by pressing the ON?OFF switch a few times. I am trying to boot using the 10.5 install disk (Retail) but it just don't work. I booted up G4 while pressing the Option button but the screen show both the install CD and my system HDD marked "X". What should I do? I would really appreciate some advice! Thanks! Patrick -- 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
