- #Hard drive for imac 2008 how to
- #Hard drive for imac 2008 mac os x
- #Hard drive for imac 2008 install
To start with your system is one of these: iMac7,1 or iMac8,1. I have also found info that installing Yosemite will not be good for my older system but have been running much later software until I have had hard drive issues.Īny help with these questions will be greatly appreciated - Ben
#Hard drive for imac 2008 install
Can I change a blank drive into my computer then reinstall OS or do I a need boot drive etc or install something on the drive before installing? I have found some answers but all a bit unclear for my head.Īlso on this older computer with a bigger hard drive what is the best OS to install? The original system was snow leapard.
#Hard drive for imac 2008 how to
My question for this issue is how to instal the operating system etc to be able to restart my computer with new hard drive. I have watched the help video here on ifixit on how to physically change my hard drive and feel confident to do so. Will this be ok or do i need to buy the blue or green ? heating problems etc ? I'am thinking of buying a WD black 3TB drive.
#Hard drive for imac 2008 mac os x
You asked, how do I factory reset my 2008 iMac without CD? Select the hard drive on which Mac OS X is installed from the tree list on the left side of the window. Click the “Erase” button, then select a file system format and enter a name for it.When the Utilities window appears, select Disk Utility.Turn on your Mac and continue to press and hold the power button until the startup options window comes up.Choose Reinstall OS X from the OS X Utilities window, then follow the onscreen instructions.Īmazingly, how do I erase the hard drive on an old iMac? Open Disk Utility from the OS X Utilities window, then use Disk Utility to erase your built-in hard disk using the OS X Extended (Journaled) format. How do I restore my iMac to factory settings without CD?.How do I restore my 2009 iMac to factory settings?.How do I clean up my Mac to make it run faster?.How do I delete administrator account on Mac?.How do you wipe a computer clean to sell it?.How do you delete a file that won’t Delete on a Mac?.How do I factory reset my 2008 iMac keyboard?.