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Introduction: How to Install Mac OS X Leopard From a Damaged DVD Using an IPod
I replaced the hard drive on a mac mini and needed to reinstall OS X. Unfortunately, my copy of the Leopard DVD would not boot the mini, or my MacBook Pro -- the computers both just spun it up and down multiple times before ejecting it and displaying the circle-with-a-slash symbol. On closer inspection, the DVD was scratched, but would still appear fine within finder. This is my work-around to install using an iPod.
Step 1: Make an Image of the DVD
Make an image (.dmg file) of the DVD. I did this through Disk Utility.
Step 2: Copy the DVD to an Ipod
Copy the DVD's image to an Ipod. Within Disk Utility, I erased an 8 GB Ipod, then restored it using the Leopard image.
Step 3: Boot From the IPod
Connect the iPod to the mac mini via USB, and boot the mini while holding down the option key. The Leopard install DVD iPod will appear; click on it to boot.
Step 4: Install Leopard
Install Leopard as normal.
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43 Comments
13 years ago on Introduction
Was that a PowerPC or an Intel mini?
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
Intel.
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
I had the same problem on a PPC Powerbook G4.
Luckily, I found an old firewire iPod!
(The model I had could boot from Firewire but not USB)
12 years ago on Step 4
uh-uh
13 years ago on Introduction
haha! nice workaround! It also makes sense to make a dmg file of your leopard disc... Glad to see your a mac user!
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
how didya do that apple?
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
ita alt-shift-k Only mac users can see it!
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
Nope. I can see it.
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
lucky you.
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
I see a box with F8FF written in it.
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
ÿ take that hidden windows symbol
win users:symbol font to reveal it
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
ROFL, i see a y with 2 dots above it, for the apples i see thick vertical lines... the PowerMac shows apples though!
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
I see three cats playing Texas Hold 'Em and smoking cigars.
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
the windows symbol is viewed in wingdings
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
ah
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
What OS?
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
I _was_ on vista. Now I've switched to a proper OS (ubuntu) :P.
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
cool!!
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
I Know!!
12 years ago on Introduction
sorry but: