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| − | Hold down the "c" key while turning the computer on. Release the key when boot menu appears and type "'''rescue'''" | + | Hold down the "'''c'''" key while turning the computer on. Release the key when boot menu appears and type "'''rescue'''" |
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| Go through the prompts given and chose the appropriate options|| | | Go through the prompts given and chose the appropriate options|| | ||
| − | The options you should select are ''English'', ''United States'', ''NO'', ''USA'', and ''USA''. | + | The options you should select are '''''English''''', '''''United States''''', '''''NO''''', '''''USA''''', and '''''USA'''''. |
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| Execute shell || | | Execute shell || | ||
| − | Use the tab key to "go back" two screens to a menu of options. Use the arrow key to highlight "Execute shell" and press enter. | + | Use the tab key to "'''go back'''" two screens to a menu of options. Use the arrow key to highlight "'''Execute shell'''" and press enter. |
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| Run badblocks || | | Run badblocks || | ||
| − | At the prompt type "'''badblocks -wvvf -c3 /dev/hda'''" and hit enter | + | At the prompt type "'''badblocks -wvvf -c3 /dev/hda'''" and hit enter. |
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Revision as of 12:20, 12 August 2009
Macintosh Hard drive Wiping procedure
Mac hard drives are wiped from CD while still inside the system. This is because Mac's take forever to disassemble. Please follow the steps below to wipe a hard drive. If you come across problems, such as the system won't boot from CD, you can refer to Mac Build Tips 'n Tricks for troubleshooting.
| Steps | Notes/Detailed Instructions | Done |
| Turn computer on | ||
| Insert Ubuntu 8.04 Alternative Install CD then turn off computer | ||
| Boot from CD |
Hold down the "c" key while turning the computer on. Release the key when boot menu appears and type "rescue" |
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| Go through the prompts given and chose the appropriate options |
The options you should select are English, United States, NO, USA, and USA. |
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| Execute shell |
Use the tab key to "go back" two screens to a menu of options. Use the arrow key to highlight "Execute shell" and press enter. |
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| Run badblocks |
At the prompt type "badblocks -wvvf -c3 /dev/hda" and hit enter. |
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