How to install mac os without a backup?

[Robert2k]

Hi, I think my hdd died the other day on my macbook pro so i got a new one off ocuk,. Now im having real trouble installing mac os, it cant find the new hdd. Seems like i can't install without a back up of the old hdd? I never knew this would be such an issue is there anyway to install mac os to new hdd without a back up copy?

Thanks.

 

[theheyes]

Err if I recall correctly you might have to format the drive first. You should be able to access Disk Utility from the install screen.

 

[Robert2k]

Disk utility doesn't show the hdd

 

[jyounguk]

As above , you can start Disk Utility from the setup screen to format your new drive , then just close Disk Utility after format which will take you back to the setup and your new drive should be listed as available for the install.

 

[Deleted member 651465]

As above , you can start Disk Utility from the setup screen to format your new drive , then just close Disk Utility after format which will take you back to the setup and your new drive should be listed as available for the install.

I do this on every new machine.

Never use the default install

 

[Robert2k]

Yes but disk utility doesn't show hdd just the dvd disk

 

[Pav89]

Yes but disk utility doesn't show hdd just the dvd disk

Can you hear it spinning? Are you sure it's connected properly?

 

[Deleted member 651465]

Put CD in the drive and hold D to boot from the disk.

If the HDD is not in the list, then it's either dead or not connected properly.

 

["andy"]

if it doesnt show in disk utility then something is up with it

are you certain it was the old HDD that died ? could be something up with the connectors on the logic board if the new one isnt working too ?