I have a mac desktop computer and just recently tried to install the new "Leopard". It wouldn't work on my computer so it told me if I wanted to quit, I'd have to restart. I restarted my computer and all I get is the small circle with the thing going around and around, under the apple logo. I don't know how to take the Leopard Install disk out during this or how to get my computer to start. Please help.
2007-11-02 12:08:32 · 6 answers · asked by The Bad Boy 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Hey,
According to this, just power up your Macbook and leave it alone for 20 minutes or so and it will boot into the OS and auto eject the DVD. It may take longer (so try it overnight)
http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php?story=20060814211608242
Try this too
Boot the computer
When you hear the startup sound, press and hold the Command+Option+O+F keys. (The Command key has an Apple on it.)
Release the keys when you see a white welcome screen.
At the prompt, type:
eject cd
Press Return, then wait a few seconds. The disc drive should eject the disc, and "ok" appears on the screen when the action is complete.
Type:
mac-boot
Press Return.
Your computer starts up normally and you see the familiar Mac OS X desktop.
2007-11-02 12:33:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It comes to show that Macs are all not that good as they say. Installing Windows Vista doesn't do that to their computer. Didn't those Mac designers put a disk drive with an emergency ejection slot. Look for a tiny hole in the disk drive and insert something that could fit (a paperclip or a pin) to eject the tray. Huh, Macs are indeed the most advanced in the world. Leopard even messed up the computer. Way to go!
2007-11-02 12:36:22 · answer #2 · answered by Marc G 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i'm hoping he has back united statesof all his own information!!! placed the OS X disk contained in thecontinual and turn on your MAC whilst retaining down the "C" key. you will desire to work out the initiating of the OS X installation ordinary. persist with the strategies activates to do a "production facility clean" installation with the "save my information documents" or comparable wording. The back question became in case you're making the incorrect decision and blow each little thing away. in specific situations it extremely is extra beneficial to have the closest Apple save do this for you.
2016-09-28 05:32:02 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That happened to me i think you got a colonel panic and you either take to a mac store to the genius bar or while turning on computer you press option.
it took like 2 hours to get fixed
2007-11-02 15:09:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
this just happened to me and i have no clue what to do. I went on the apple website but didn't find any information. Good Luck! Tell me if any of the ideas work!
2007-11-02 15:58:31 · answer #5 · answered by Jordan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
best place to solve your problems is go to mac support web site and ask there....their geek's will tell you what you need to know..
2007-11-02 12:21:54 · answer #6 · answered by Carling 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋