Computer help

[PeterOz]

I thought you were going to do this.
I suggest we check your disk first to make sure it is still good.

Remove the linux usb stick and start the mac holding

Command (⌘) and R.

Then follow this guide to check the disk.

How to repair a Mac storage device with Disk Utility – Apple Support (AU)

[mx_599]

yes, that is what I want to do. It’s just not something I can plug in quick to check. I don’t mean to drag this out. Just heavy computer and no space so every time I try something new I have to lift it to temporary space and try stuff then stow it back away. I am not trying to be a pain, I am steadfastly pushing forward. You guys would have had this all squared away in 15 minutes!!

[PeterOz]

Not a problem

[Bruce]

@mx_599 - have you had any success?

[mx_599]

@mx_599 - have you had any success?

Hi Bruce, are you able to keep thread open through weekend?

[Bruce]

Of course, no worries, just jump on every few days and keep us posted, (y)

[mx_599]

I got the computer hooked up again and trying to do the command and R button but not doing anything. However, I am not convinced it is not me doing something wrong? I don’t understand if I and pressing at the right moment. I feel like I am playing a video game and I was never good at those either. Its going to the same screen as before?
Do you only have a precise moment in time to get command and R pressed? Is there a sequence to them?

Thanks again guys, I will leave all hooked up and check back through day. I might not have more time until tonight…but like I said, I will leave stuff hooked up so maybe I can get forward progress in next day or two
thanks
Brian

[PeterOz]

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Do you get to this place?
If yes Click on Utilities
Click on Disk utilities
Follow this from SELECT you disc in disc utilities

https://support.apple.com/en-au/102611

[mx_599]

Hi Peter. I get these. But i don’t know if I am doing command functions correct? Do I have to hold them down before hitting power button? Press them over and over? A certain sequence? Then it makes me wonder if key board transmitted?? So I don’t know

[PeterOz]

Try hold both buttons down with one hand and power on with the other hand
Keep holding until you see the
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screen or you see the
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Are you using a wireless or wired keyboard?

[mx_599]

none of those screens come up. I held the buttons for a couple minutes while it was loading but it did not do anything. same screen I posted above
Wireless

[PeterOz]

And this?

Are you using a wireless or wired keyboard?

Try this o need both hands.
Turn on and straight press and hold
Option-Shift-Command-R
Hold all 4 together

[PeterOz]

If the above does not work.
Turn power off at power point
Remove the power cord from the computer itself for 30sec.
Back in and power on.

Option-Shift-Command-R
Hold all 4 together
If you get a different screen leave it at that and come back to me with what you see.

[mx_599]

Hi Peter
I tried these again. I even put fresh batteries in keyboard. It is wireless. Not sure if you saw that yesterday. I wonder if mine is not communicating fast enough. Maybe need USB keyboard?
I just get the following screen like always and it takes about 2min of this white loading screen

[PeterOz]

Even a windows keyboard wired could work.
Did you try unplugging the power cable from the computer?
With the wireless keyboard push the on button and get a green light then try.

With a wired windows keyboard replace the option with the windows key.

Press Windows key +R key
Are you holding both keys in at the same time?
Try
Windows key + Alt + Shift + R
You have to press and hold the keys before the chime