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BornAgainMac

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Feb 4, 2004
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CanadaRAM said:
Back up your data NOW. Disk Error message + constant slow downs means a failing hard drive. Call Apple.

I agree. I had the same thing happen to my Powerbook G4. I tried to reinstall Tiger from scratch and the drive finally died and my Powerbook only showed the CD drive.

The drives could have been damaged during shipping or mishandling. Do you live near a train track?!
 
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