Macbook Hard Drive Failure

iMage · 13th June 2008, 13:15

Hi,
I wanted to get some advice from you. I was working on iMovie on my Macbook when my hard drive failed. Now on startup i just see a folder with question mark on it.

Now please advice on how can I fix it. Is there a way to replace the hard drive. Can it be fixed in the UAE? As one of the iStyle Salesperson told me that it would have to go to California.

Please advice. Thank you.

Magnus · 13th June 2008, 13:21

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Originally Posted by iMage

Hi,
I wanted to get some advice from you. I was working on iMovie on my Macbook when my hard drive failed. Now on startup i just see a folder with question mark on it.

Now please advice on how can I fix it. Is there a way to replace the hard drive. Can it be fixed in the UAE? As one of the iStyle Salesperson told me that it would have to go to California.

Please advice. Thank you.

What have you tried to diagnose/fix it? Have you booted from the installation DVD and ran Disk Utility?

iMage · 13th June 2008, 13:25

Yes I have and with no luck. The system is not recognising the hard drive itself.

Magnus · 13th June 2008, 14:30

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Originally Posted by iMage

Yes I have and with no luck. The system is not recognising the hard drive itself.

Then you could try something like DiskWarrior or TechTool but chances are slim, in my experience, that they can help much. You could take the drive out and put it in another Mac or external enclosure and see if it can be seen that way.

iMage · 13th June 2008, 22:33

Thanks i will try taking out the Hard Drive. Is there a way that I can purchase a hard drive and replace it on the macbook? Does macbook takes normal pc hard drives?

Developer · 13th June 2008, 23:21

There is nothing wrong with your HDD in your Macbook, its just that startup disc has been changed. you can fix that from system preferences by choosing the correct stratup disc, or with your original installation disc.

All Apple HD Drives are the same as the PC ones, so you can replace it when needed as long as the size and pins match.

Magnus · 14th June 2008, 05:50

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Originally Posted by Developer

There is nothing wrong with your HDD in your Macbook, its just that startup disc has been changed.

Just curious, how do you know that for sure from the information given?

s2000 · 18th June 2008, 22:49

i have the same problem when i try to start my mac it stucks when the gray screen comes i took it to the mac shop he told me u need to change ur hard drive ??

the macbook is just 7 month old and already the the hardrive is damged i think apple uses cheap parts!!!

there is a website can buy a hardrive nad change it?? this is the website
2.5" laptop hard drives - SATA, IDE, ATA Internal for MacBooks, PowerBooks, iBooks, and PC Laptop and NoteBook systems at OtherWorldComputing.com

which 1 i ned to choose for a macbook ?? what is the best brand ?
i need ur help ASAP i need to order!!

cheers!

s2000 · 18th June 2008, 22:58

guy if i took to my mac to I STYLE will the werrenty cover this?? because its juss 7 month old!!!

Magnus · 19th June 2008, 03:59

If it's defective it should be fixed under warranty yes I think so. But I'm not 100% convinced that it's a hardware problem. Why don't you go to MyOWC and click your way to the HDD options.

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iMage Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sharjah, U.A.E. Posts: 10	Macbook Hard Drive Failure Hi, I wanted to get some advice from you. I was working on iMovie on my Macbook when my hard drive failed. Now on startup i just see a folder with question mark on it. Now please advice on how can I fix it. Is there a way to replace the hard drive. Can it be fixed in the UAE? As one of the iStyle Salesperson told me that it would have to go to California. Please advice. Thank you.

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13th June 2008, 13:25	#3 (permalink)
iMage Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sharjah, U.A.E. Posts: 10	Yes I have and with no luck. The system is not recognising the hard drive itself.

13th June 2008, 22:33	#5 (permalink)
iMage Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sharjah, U.A.E. Posts: 10	Thanks i will try taking out the Hard Drive. Is there a way that I can purchase a hard drive and replace it on the macbook? Does macbook takes normal pc hard drives?

13th June 2008, 23:21	#6 (permalink)
Developer Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3	There is nothing wrong with your HDD in your Macbook, its just that startup disc has been changed. you can fix that from system preferences by choosing the correct stratup disc, or with your original installation disc. All Apple HD Drives are the same as the PC ones, so you can replace it when needed as long as the size and pins match.

18th June 2008, 22:49	#8 (permalink)
s2000 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oman,Muscat Posts: 143	i have the same problem when i try to start my mac it stucks when the gray screen comes i took it to the mac shop he told me u need to change ur hard drive ?? the macbook is just 7 month old and already the the hardrive is damged i think apple uses cheap parts!!! there is a website can buy a hardrive nad change it?? this is the website 2.5" laptop hard drives - SATA, IDE, ATA Internal for MacBooks, PowerBooks, iBooks, and PC Laptop and NoteBook systems at OtherWorldComputing.com which 1 i ned to choose for a macbook ?? what is the best brand ? i need ur help ASAP i need to order!! cheers!

18th June 2008, 22:58	#9 (permalink)
s2000 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oman,Muscat Posts: 143	guy if i took to my mac to I STYLE will the werrenty cover this?? because its juss 7 month old!!!

19th June 2008, 03:59	#10 (permalink)
Magnus Administrator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Dubai Posts: 7,795	If it's defective it should be fixed under warranty yes I think so. But I'm not 100% convinced that it's a hardware problem. Why don't you go to MyOWC and click your way to the HDD options.