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iMac won't boot
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PHoynak
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Jun 9, 2003, 08:04 AM
 
I changed the hard drive in my older iMac (Rev A upgraded with Harmoni 500) and it will not boot. I was in the process of reloading OS 9 and X where the problem arose. OS 9 loads fine but when I restart I just get the blinking ? because it cannot locate the system folder.

The hard drive is a 6gb Western Digital. I noticed there is a jumper setting for a 40 pin connection (it was set to that) but I have it set for master. Is there a problem with the drive or should I try a different jumper setting?
     
PHoynak  (op)
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Jun 11, 2003, 11:56 AM
 
Could it be that the drive needs to be set as cable select? I had it set as a master. I hate to tear it apart again unless I am sure.
     
   
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