[X4U] iMac dead?

[Christopher Collins]

If one assumes that the hard disk is failing as you suggest, then just  
installing Leopard will not resolve that problem.

If the hard disk is failing, you need to identify whether that is the  
problem, and if necessary, replace the hard disk.

If the hard disk isn't failing, then why not just do a complete "erase  
and install"? I would have tried that long before now.

You appear to be spending more time than is necessary or sensible  
trying to avoid doing a clean install.

Copy the data off the drive, install your boot cd. reboot and do an  
"erase and install".

Then you can restore your data and applications.

Much simpler, and in the end the best option if your hard disk is not  
faulty.

If the hard disk is faulty, then you will need to replace it and then  
do an "erase and install" anyways.

Just my 2c worth.

cjc



> On 31 Dec 2007, at 14:35, Mary C. Youra wrote:
>
> Just an update to the saga of my mother's iLamp (originally ours),  
> which I'd thought we'd killed by not
>