Problem with MacBook Pro 2011 detecting a new internal HDD in Disk Utility?

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Problem with MacBook Pro 2011 detecting a new internal HDD in Disk Utility?

Problem with MacBook Pro 2011 detecting a new internal HDD in Disk Utility?

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Broflash
Senior Member

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09-18-2016, 02:59 PM

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My Macbook Pro stopped working yesterday. After a restart, I saw a folder with a question mark that indicated it couldn’t find a drive to boot from. I went into recovery mode but couldn’t choose a boot drive. When I opened Disk Utility, the HDD wasn’t listed in the left panel. I assumed the hard drive was faulty after six years. Today I replaced the internal HDD and tried booting again. I launched Internet Recovery, selected Disk Utility, but it didn’t show either the old or new drive. The laptop doesn’t recognize either drive. I performed an SMC reset and a PRAM/NVRAM reset, but nothing resolved the issue. I’m worried the SATA cable might be damaged.

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Broflash

09-18-2016, 02:59 PM #1

My Macbook Pro stopped working yesterday. After a restart, I saw a folder with a question mark that indicated it couldn’t find a drive to boot from. I went into recovery mode but couldn’t choose a boot drive. When I opened Disk Utility, the HDD wasn’t listed in the left panel. I assumed the hard drive was faulty after six years. Today I replaced the internal HDD and tried booting again. I launched Internet Recovery, selected Disk Utility, but it didn’t show either the old or new drive. The laptop doesn’t recognize either drive. I performed an SMC reset and a PRAM/NVRAM reset, but nothing resolved the issue. I’m worried the SATA cable might be damaged.

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cole38man
Junior Member

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09-18-2016, 09:04 PM

#2

Yes, the formatting is correct.

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cole38man

09-18-2016, 09:04 PM #2

Yes, the formatting is correct.

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BrianChew
Member

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09-19-2016, 01:54 AM

#3

Power on the machine and press Cmd+R simultaneously. Open the disk utility, select UNMOUNTed for the target drive, then reinstall the operating system.

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BrianChew

09-19-2016, 01:54 AM #3

Power on the machine and press Cmd+R simultaneously. Open the disk utility, select UNMOUNTed for the target drive, then reinstall the operating system.

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Prof_Sprite
Member

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09-19-2016, 02:50 AM

#4

I’d try using PartedMagic to check GParted’s assessment of the drive. Then I’d install a fresh GPT and restart from OSX Recovery. If it still isn’t recognized, it could indicate a faulty SATA interface.

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Prof_Sprite

09-19-2016, 02:50 AM #4

I’d try using PartedMagic to check GParted’s assessment of the drive. Then I’d install a fresh GPT and restart from OSX Recovery. If it still isn’t recognized, it could indicate a faulty SATA interface.

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RafikiBoy
Member

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09-19-2016, 08:38 AM

#5

Of course, it will become clear right away if Linux can't detect that drive.

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RafikiBoy

09-19-2016, 08:38 AM #5

Of course, it will become clear right away if Linux can't detect that drive.

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Holderb10
Junior Member

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09-19-2016, 03:03 PM

#6

No, neither drive is being detected by another computer.

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Holderb10

09-19-2016, 03:03 PM #6

No, neither drive is being detected by another computer.

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Sebluigi
Senior Member

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09-30-2016, 02:33 AM

#7

Unfortunately, I don’t have another computer for testing. I’m currently traveling.

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Sebluigi

09-30-2016, 02:33 AM #7

Unfortunately, I don’t have another computer for testing. I’m currently traveling.

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Creeperman3
Senior Member

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10-01-2016, 02:36 AM

#8

You're seeing the recovery interface but not the new HDD detected.

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Creeperman3

10-01-2016, 02:36 AM #8

You're seeing the recovery interface but not the new HDD detected.

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Kramble921
Member

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10-01-2016, 04:27 AM

#9

It's a SATA drive, so disk utility should identify it and allow formatting.

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Kramble921

10-01-2016, 04:27 AM #9

It's a SATA drive, so disk utility should identify it and allow formatting.

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Hydroforce33
Senior Member

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10-01-2016, 09:19 AM

#10

PartedMagic is a Linux-based disk partitioning utility that allows users to create, modify, and manage partitions on their hard drives.

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Hydroforce33

10-01-2016, 09:19 AM #10

PartedMagic is a Linux-based disk partitioning utility that allows users to create, modify, and manage partitions on their hard drives.

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