[iBook] Installed security update now iBook will not boot

[James Paul Manley]

I would boot off the Panther install disks & do a low level format.  
This will map out any bad blocks. If you have bad blocks & they  
aren't mapped out this would explain the OS install failure.
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On Aug 12, 2006, at 1:15 PM, Mary H. wrote:

> Okay, Panther, that helps. As I understand it, you have used the  
> install disc to erase your drive, so now there's no operating  
> system on it, correct?
>
> (If that's the case, it's pointless to run Disk Utility, as that  
> just works to check an installed system.)
>
> Now, we're wondering why the install doesn't seem to be working  
> properly on your iBook. Have you used this install disc  
> successfully before? Could be a defective disc, could be a  
> defective optical drive, could be that your HD has some mechanical  
> problems.