Solving crash on old iMac

My 1988 iMac crashed when I attempted to connect a printer. It opens with the Happy Mac, shows the OS9 screen with "Disk First Aid cannot repair". Cursor is frozen, does not recognize keyboard or disks so therefor I cannot zap Pram or utilize other normal remedies. Nor can I get to the hard drive to erase it. (I have backed up my files.) I could, of course, transfer these files to the G4 mac I am using now but I like my old iMac and would prefer to restore it to operation.
Any suggestions ?
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Hello,
since you have backed up your entire HD before using any software...
Just reinstall the OS (insert your disk and install without restarting the computer) on top of it, it will make a folder with your old system so you'll be albe to see if there was a trouble on your old system then if it works trash the folder with your old system!
If the problem continue then restart from the CD pressing the C key and install with all the options (zero data - fresh install...) if your computer works perfect then it 's ok and reinstall the software you need.
their is always a solution if their is a bad block ( your computer behave strangely) the structure is damaged, to see this you need to perform a disk utility. (when strarting from the CD before installing the OS open the software utility and then perfom a block check, it's pretty long but then you'll know if its the case!
Many people on this forum advise to use Disk Warior which is good for damaged blocks, i personnaly use Techtool Pro 3 (www.micromat.com) because when there is no damged block it is useful when using it often to avoid damaging your HD. Since i used this problem none of my Hd have been damaged.
That 's it then you can go and live free...
regards

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