My iMac died
Dec 18, 2015 19:37:24 #
sloscheider wrote:
One of the neat things about Macs is no install disk needed - you can boot into a recovery mode that will install your os straight from Apple over the internet
Thats good :)
https://support.apple.com/en-ie/HT201314
TLDR
boot holding down CMD and R
Dec 19, 2015 05:48:33 #
Just boot in recovery mode and you should be able to repair the problem. Before that just hold down the option key as you are powering up and the monitor will eventually list all of the installed boot options. One of the options should be the Yosemite installation or there should be a Yosemite Recovery option. Try the Yosemite boot option first if that doesn't work get back to the boot options on reboot = hold down the Option key on reboot until the boot option menu reappears and then select the Yosemite recovery option and Yosemite should repair itself. Be patient.
Dec 19, 2015 06:24:55 #
The only actual failure on over a dozen macs was an iMac with a 320 Gig drive. I opened it up and installed another larger hard drive. It is about 7 years old and works, otherwise. My hobby is repurposing older macs into other uses. And older machines are actually easy to open and work on.
Dec 19, 2015 07:09:26 #
Good advice to 1: wait a bit more and the install may complete. and 2, if it doesn't, restart into the recovery partition. To start your computer from Recovery, restart your Mac and hold down the Command and R keys at startup. Hold these keys until the Apple logo appears. After your computer finishes starting up, you should see a desktop with an OS X menu bar and an OS X Utilities window. Then you can use disk utility to check and/or repair your disk/ssd.
Dec 19, 2015 07:39:02 #
jblayney
Loc: Colorado Springs Co.
Hi David, Iam a Mac user and I just down loaded EL CAPITAN. I have had my Mac since 2005 and when I have a problem I call Apple and tech support always helps me out😀 Just give them a call and And Iam sure they will help you. Good Luck
Dec 19, 2015 07:50:54 #
sloscheider wrote:
Here's what I would do:
This is called Target Disk Mode - http://support.apple.com/kb/PH10725?locale=en_US
Follow the suggestions of others to restore your Mac from a time machine backup or reinstall the os.
This is called Target Disk Mode - http://support.apple.com/kb/PH10725?locale=en_US
Follow the suggestions of others to restore your Mac from a time machine backup or reinstall the os.
Thanks for that.
Dec 19, 2015 07:53:31 #
sloscheider wrote:
One of the neat things about Macs is no install disk needed - you can boot into a recovery mode that will install your os straight from Apple over the internet
Yes, great feature. I did that with a desktop and MBP. Very easy.
Dec 19, 2015 07:55:57 #
Jamackay wrote:
My hobby is repurposing older macs into other uses.
I love to see you post a separate thread about this.
Dec 19, 2015 08:44:36 #
Just turn the computer by holding the power key down fo 5 seconds. Then restart and watch what happens, it should revert back to your old OS. IF IT DOES NOT THEN GO TO RECOVERY.
Dec 19, 2015 08:58:17 #
Start up in safe mode
Starting up in safe mode may help you diagnose problems youre having with your Mac.
Important: To print these instructions, click the Share button in the Help window, then choose Print.
Choose Apple menu > Shut Down.
After your Mac shuts down, wait 10 seconds, then press the power button.
Straight from my Imac
Immediately after you hear the startup tone, hold down the Shift key.
You should press the Shift key as soon as possible after you hear the startup tone, but not before.
Release the Shift key when you see the gray Apple logo and progress indicator.
To leave safe mode, restart your Mac again, but dont hold down any keys during startup.
SEE ALSO
Start up in single-user mode
Ways to start up your Mac
Apple Support article: What is Safe Boot, Safe Mode?
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Starting up in safe mode may help you diagnose problems youre having with your Mac.
Important: To print these instructions, click the Share button in the Help window, then choose Print.
Choose Apple menu > Shut Down.
After your Mac shuts down, wait 10 seconds, then press the power button.
Straight from my Imac
Immediately after you hear the startup tone, hold down the Shift key.
You should press the Shift key as soon as possible after you hear the startup tone, but not before.
Release the Shift key when you see the gray Apple logo and progress indicator.
To leave safe mode, restart your Mac again, but dont hold down any keys during startup.
SEE ALSO
Start up in single-user mode
Ways to start up your Mac
Apple Support article: What is Safe Boot, Safe Mode?
Was this help page useful? Send feedback.
Dec 19, 2015 09:07:37 #
There's a good chance it's still downloading, just let it run. If you do have an Apple Store close by, make an appointment at the Genius Bar and bring it in. If it's a software issue they will fix it at no cost. If it's a hardware issue, they'll let you know how much for them to repair it and alternative fixes. Good luck
Dec 19, 2015 10:05:00 #
David Popham wrote:
. . . . The download is 90% complete. . . . .
Macs do not begin to install the OS upgrade until it is completely downloaded. Physically turn off computer (hold power key down until it goes black) and then restart in "Safe Mode".
Here are the Mac startup key combinations: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201255
HTH
Dec 19, 2015 10:14:21 #
sloscheider wrote:
One of the neat things about Macs is no install disk needed - you can boot into a recovery mode that will install your os straight from Apple over the internet
And afterwards, install El Capitan instead of Yosemite. It is inherently more stable and a much easier install. Yosemite was far too sensitive to malware.
Dec 19, 2015 11:36:24 #
azphotobug
Loc: Scottsdale, Arizona
The same thing happened to me. I have an older iMac (5.5 years old) I called Applecare and they helped me fix it. It took several hours. Had to rebuild everything. They didn't charge me at all. It was actually their fault in a way b/c my machine fulfilled all the necessary parameters for the install Still it was terrific that they offer this kind of service. They stayed on the line with me through the entire process. Their products are pricey but well built and their service, IMHO, is without peer in the computer industry.
Dec 19, 2015 12:16:58 #
There are plenty of suggestions as to the question posted.
So I want to ask a question and perhaps provoke some thinking on a different way of doing things.
Would having a full backup have helped in this case? If so then why is it some people never seem to take time to do a full backup prior to an OS update?
So I want to ask a question and perhaps provoke some thinking on a different way of doing things.
Would having a full backup have helped in this case? If so then why is it some people never seem to take time to do a full backup prior to an OS update?
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