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I dropped my computer few weeks ago. Since then my ibook doesn't recognize hdd. It works only on starting up sounds and just shows grey display and question marked folder and apple logo. I tried to reinstall osx again with installation cd. It was processed until it is asked to choose disk which I install OSX. It doesn't show any disks. So I should stop installation.
When I check Hardware test, "Massive Storage" was passed.
My HDD is dead? or Could I try another way?

Hello,
As the user said above, your HD has gone to heaven. You may purchase basically any hard drive for the system as long as the HD is 9.5 mm tall. The interface type also must be: UATA-66
You can purchase these drives almost anywhere. Here is a table where that shows drives that should fit:
Click Here
Toshiba drives seem to work best in apple products.
You can install HD's in about 2 hours.. Here is a tutorial on how to do it:
12 Inch Version: Click Here
14 Inch Version: Click here
Good Luck,
Grant

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