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Hello ,
I have a problem whit my iMac , i have change the HHD because is death .
after Install a SSD , i Want to boot on a USB to Install MacOs , but lot of command dont work .
when i push on option on startup disk selection screen doesn't appears just a mouse in white screen.
when i push on Command Option R on startup internet recovery don't start
can you help me ?
iMac
thanks for info ,
This men insert a 6G on the same model of iMAC :/
https://everymac.com/systems/apple/imac/specs/imac-core-i7-2.8-27-inch-aluminum-late-2009-specs.html
maybe i need to format the SSD ?
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Hmmm, is yours Late or Early 2009?
Either one has Storage Interface:Serial ATA (3 Gb/s), so 6G May step down or not, de[ends on Make & model.
Yes, you must Format it first. Mac OS Extended for 2009 iMac tro start with, may take APFS Format with 10.13.6
hello ,
Today , i have changed the SSD by an other SAMSUNG 850 SSD
the SSD is formated Mac OS Extented HFS+,
when i start the iMac and i push on option on startup, disk selection screen doesn't appears just a mouse in white screen.
Not from Windows, does your Mac boot in restore Mode?
Got any Mac Friends?
Maybe this one from Windows???
[This is a Direct Download Link]
That's OK Win key = Mac CMD , Alt =Mac Option
Sounds like the SSD or connection, which SSD is it.is it maybe 6G instead of 3G?
Are you using a Wired USB Keyboard & Mouse, or wireless?
i use a wired Keybord but is a "microsoft " Keyboard
ho , ok ,
i have insert a 2021 Sandisk SSD i think is a SATA3 6G
but the SSD dont adapt this speed ?
the mac is mac-f2268dae
It may very well not, depends on the Mac & I think I remember that vintage requires 3G.
MacSales says only 3G...
Oh, one other point I just remembered, many 6G SATA devices will end up negotiating a 1.5G connection on 3G Macs.
Option boot only shows bootable Drives, have you tried Installing to it yet?
i think my boot key is defect , i have insert a Microsoft bootable key and is show up ,
do you have a good tuto for create a bootable USB for Mac from Windows ,
its the only MAc i have in my house
2009 iMac brand new SSD
