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Need help initializing a new Harddrive

by RaeAtkinson Jun 27, 2006 1:31PM PDT

Hi! I just replaced a konked out harddrive in an iMac G3. The computers specs are: 450 mHz, 1 gb RAM, and the new harddrive is a Seagate 120 gb Internal Harddrive Ultra ATA.
So, when I go to install Panther on this Harddrive and I get to select a destination, I see the two partitions I made, but they have a Red Exclamation Point next to them and I cannot select it to install the OS. I go into Disk Utility and I verify it is there. So, I know I am missing some crucial steps here...
This is the first harddrive I have had to replace in a Mac, so I am green. I have worked on PC's many times, but, I am kinda stumped here. I know most of you will know what to do. So, any advice will be greatly appreciated. I wanted to give this back to my friend tomorrow before she moves out of state. It is her computer.
Thanks,
Rachyl

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Ooohhh...I figured it out
by RaeAtkinson Jun 27, 2006 2:35PM PDT

Took some time, but I figured it out, with some help from another forum. Thanks anyway...

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Finally figured it
by mrmacfixit Forum moderator Jun 27, 2006 9:43PM PDT

It's the same for the Mac as it is for the PC.
You initialize (format) the drive and install the OS.

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