Model: Apple MacBook Pro 13" A1278 (Mid-2009) 2.26Ghz
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz
RAM: 4GB DDR3
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 9400 256MB
SSD: PNY CS900 500GB
Last MacOS: OS X 10.9.5 (13F1911)
I replaced the original hard drive (Hitachi 250GB) with a solid state drive and trying to install any MacOS version via Internet Recovery by using Command+R. I've tried Command+Alt/Option+R and Shift+Alt/Option+Command+R and same result. I can see the SSD in Disk Utility, which I've formatted (Mac OS Extended (Journaled) and made sure it's mounted. I get to the point where it prompts me to sign in with my Apple ID and password which I've confirmed is correct as I've signed into another device (iPad) without issues. The problem I'm running into is when I sign in, it shows an error in red: Check the account information you entered and try again. My iPhone receives a verification prompt, which I allow and then it gives me the verification code. The problem is there is nowhere to type the code, nor does it show a field to enter it as it stays stuck on the red error. I don't have a way of connecting another MacBook and use Target Mode. I prefer to resolve this at home myself. Does anyone have any other advice or suggestions for me to try? Side note, this exact result also occurs on the original hard drive as I've reinstalled it and tried it there as well. I've also tried resetting the date and time via terminal back to 2017, 2016, 2015, etc. but same result. I've also tried using the Snow Leopard and Lion factory discs, but I can only hear them spinning, but they never actually load anything (I left each one "load" for 48 minutes). I've confirmed Firmware Password Utility was disabled and not active. Time Machine backup is not an option as it was never used or setup.
I ran the following command in terminal: defaults delete MobileMeAccounts
and was prompted with this: Domain (MobileMeAccounts) no found. Defaults have not been changed.
Current process: Boot to recovery > OS X Utilities window > Reinstall OS X > Continue > OS X Mavericks windows - Continue > Download prompt - Continue > Agree > I have read and agree to the terms - Agree > Select SSD, click Install > Prompts for Apple ID and password.
Changing Date/Time in Terminal via Internet Recovery - command: date -u 0102113317
Model: Apple MacBook Pro 13" A1278 (Mid-2009) 2.26Ghz
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz
RAM: 4GB DDR3
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 9400 256MB
SSD: PNY CS900 500GB
Last MacOS: OS X 10.9.5 (13F1911)
I replaced the original hard drive (Hitachi 250GB) with a solid state drive and trying to install any MacOS version via Internet Recovery by using Command+R. I've tried Command+Alt/Option+R and Shift+Alt/Option+Command+R and same result. I can see the SSD in Disk Utility, which I've formatted (Mac OS Extended (Journaled) and made sure it's mounted. I get to the point where it prompts me to sign in with my Apple ID and password which I've confirmed is correct as I've signed into another device (iPad) without issues. The problem I'm running into is when I sign in, it shows an error in red: Check the account information you entered and try again. My iPhone receives a verification prompt, which I allow and then it gives me the verification code. The problem is there is nowhere to type the code, nor does it show a field to enter it as it stays stuck on the red error. I don't have a way of connecting another MacBook and use Target Mode. I prefer to resolve this at home myself. Does anyone have any other advice or suggestions for me to try? Side note, this exact result also occurs on the original hard drive as I've reinstalled it and tried it there as well. I've also tried resetting the date and time via terminal back to 2017, 2016, 2015, etc. but same result. I've also tried using the Snow Leopard and Lion factory discs, but I can only hear them spinning, but they never actually load anything (I left each one "load" for 48 minutes). I've confirmed Firmware Password Utility was disabled and not active. Time Machine backup is not an option as it was never used or setup.
I ran the following command in terminal: defaults delete MobileMeAccounts
and was prompted with this: Domain (MobileMeAccounts) no found. Defaults have not been changed.
Current process: Boot to recovery > OS X Utilities window > Reinstall OS X > Continue > OS X Mavericks windows - Continue > Download prompt - Continue > Agree > I have read and agree to the terms - Agree > Select SSD, click Install > Prompts for Apple ID and password.
Changing Date/Time in Terminal via Internet Recovery - command: date -u 0102113317
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=== Update (08/20/24) ===
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Update! The issue has been resolved. There was absolutely nothing wrong with the PNY SSD, or the other hard drives. The issue was somehow the macOS recovery partition because corrupted somehow. I had to order a 14-macOS USB from Amazon for $50, but it worked! I was able to install macOS Mavericks flawlessly. I hope this helps!
Model: Apple MacBook Pro 13" A1278 (Mid-2009) 2.26Ghz
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz
RAM: 4GB DDR3
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 9400 256MB
SSD: PNY CS900 500GB
Last MacOS: OS X 10.9.5 (13F1911)
I replaced the original hard drive (Hitachi 250GB) with a solid state drive and trying to install any MacOS version via Internet Recovery by using Command+R. I've tried Command+Alt/Option+R and Shift+Alt/Option+Command+R and same result. I can see the SSD in Disk Utility, which I've formatted (Mac OS Extended (Journaled) and made sure it's mounted. I get to the point where it prompts me to sign in with my Apple ID and password which I've confirmed is correct as I've signed into another device (iPad) without issues. The problem I'm running into is when I sign in, it shows an error in red: Check the account information you entered and try again. My iPhone receives a verification prompt, which I allow and then it gives me the verification code. The problem is there is nowhere to type the code, nor does it show a field to enter it as it stays stuck on the red error. I don't have a way of connecting another MacBook and use Target Mode. I prefer to resolve this at home myself. Does anyone have any other advice or suggestions for me to try? Side note, this exact result also occurs on the original hard drive as I've reinstalled it and tried it there as well. I've also tried resetting the date and time via terminal back to 2017, 2016, 2015, etc. but same result. I've also tried using the Snow Leopard and Lion factory discs, but I can only hear them spinning, but they never actually load anything (I left each one "load" for 48 minutes). I've confirmed Firmware Password Utility was disabled and not active. Time Machine backup is not an option as it was never used or setup.
I ran the following command in terminal: defaults delete MobileMeAccounts
and was prompted with this: Domain (MobileMeAccounts) no found. Defaults have not been changed.
Current process: Boot to recovery > OS X Utilities window > Reinstall OS X > Continue > OS X Mavericks windows - Continue > Download prompt - Continue > Agree > I have read and agree to the terms - Agree > Select SSD, click Install > Prompts for Apple ID and password.
Changing Date/Time in Terminal via Internet Recovery - command: date -u 0102113317
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=== Update (08/20/24) ===
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Update! The issue has been resolved. There was absolutely nothing wrong with the PNY SSD, or the other hard drives. The issue was somehow the macOS recovery partition because corrupted somehow. I had to order a 14-macOS USB from Amazon for $50, but it worked! I was able to install macOS Mavericks flawlessly. I hope this helps!
Model: Apple MacBook Pro 13" A1278 (Mid-2009) 2.26Ghz
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz
RAM: 4GB DDR3
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 9400 256MB
SSD: PNY CS900 500GB
Last MacOS: OS X 10.9.5 (13F1911)
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I replaced the original hard drive (Hitachi 250GB) with a solid state drive and trying to install any MacOS version via Internet Recovery by using Command+R. I've tried Command+Alt/Option+R and Shift+Alt/Option+Command+R and same result. I can see the SSD in Disk Utility, which I've formatted (Mac OS Extended (Journaled) and made sure it's mounted. I get to the point where it prompts me to sign in with my Apple ID and password which I've confirmed is correct as I've signed into another device (iPad) without issues. The problem I'm running into is when I sign in, it shows an error in red: Check the account information you entered and try again. My iPhone receives a verification prompt, which I allow and then it gives me the verification code. The problem is there is nowhere to type the code, nor does it show a field to enter it as it stays stuck on the red error. I don't have a way of connecting another MacBook and use Target Mode. I prefer to resolve this at home myself. Does anyone have any other advice or suggestions for me to try? Side note, this exact result also occurs on the original hard drive as I've reinstalled it and tried it there as well. I've also tried resetting the date and time via terminal back to 2017, 2016, 2015, etc. but same result. I've also tried using the Snow Leopard and Lion factory discs, but I can only hear them spinning, but they never actually load anything (I left each one "load" for 48 minutes).
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I replaced the original hard drive (Hitachi 250GB) with a solid state drive and trying to install any MacOS version via Internet Recovery by using Command+R. I've tried Command+Alt/Option+R and Shift+Alt/Option+Command+R and same result. I can see the SSD in Disk Utility, which I've formatted (Mac OS Extended (Journaled) and made sure it's mounted. I get to the point where it prompts me to sign in with my Apple ID and password which I've confirmed is correct as I've signed into another device (iPad) without issues. The problem I'm running into is when I sign in, it shows an error in red: Check the account information you entered and try again. My iPhone receives a verification prompt, which I allow and then it gives me the verification code. The problem is there is nowhere to type the code, nor does it show a field to enter it as it stays stuck on the red error. I don't have a way of connecting another MacBook and use Target Mode. I prefer to resolve this at home myself. Does anyone have any other advice or suggestions for me to try? Side note, this exact result also occurs on the original hard drive as I've reinstalled it and tried it there as well. I've also tried resetting the date and time via terminal back to 2017, 2016, 2015, etc. but same result. I've also tried using the Snow Leopard and Lion factory discs, but I can only hear them spinning, but they never actually load anything (I left each one "load" for 48 minutes). I've confirmed Firmware Password Utility was disabled and not active. Time Machine backup is not an option as it was never used or setup.
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I ran the following command in terminal: defaults delete MobileMeAccounts
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and was prompted with this: Domain (MobileMeAccounts) no found. Defaults have not been changed.
Current process: Boot to recovery > OS X Utilities window > Reinstall OS X > Continue > OS X Mavericks windows - Continue > Download prompt - Continue > Agree > I have read and agree to the terms - Agree > Select SSD, click Install > Prompts for Apple ID and password.
Changing Date/Time in Terminal via Internet Recovery - command: date -u 0102113317
Model: Apple MacBook Pro 13" A1278 (Mid-2009) 2.26Ghz
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz
RAM: 4GB DDR3
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 9400 256MB
SSD: PNY CS900 500GB
Last MacOS: OS X 10.9.5 (13F1911)
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I replaced the original hard drive (Hitachi 250GB) with a solid state drive and trying to install any MacOS version via Internet Recovery by using Command+R. I've tried Command+Alt/Option+R and Shift+Alt/Option+Command+R and same result. I can see the SSD in Disk Utility, which I've formatted (Mac OS Extended (Journaled) and made sure it's mounted. I get to the point where it prompts me to sign in with my Apple ID and password which I've confirmed is correct as I've signed into another device (iPad) without issues. The problem I'm running into is when I sign in, it shows an error in red: Check the account information you entered and try again. My iPhone receives a verification prompt, which I allow and then it gives me the verification code. The problem is there is nowhere to type the code, nor does it show a field to enter it as it stays stuck on the red error. I don't have a way of connecting another MacBook and use Target Mode. I prefer to resolve this at home myself. Does anyone have any other advice or suggestions for me to try? Side note, this exact result also occurs on the original hard drive as I've reinstalled it and tried it there as well. I've also tried resetting the date and time via terminal back to 2017, 2016, 2015, etc. but same result.
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I replaced the original hard drive (Hitachi 250GB) with a solid state drive and trying to install any MacOS version via Internet Recovery by using Command+R. I've tried Command+Alt/Option+R and Shift+Alt/Option+Command+R and same result. I can see the SSD in Disk Utility, which I've formatted (Mac OS Extended (Journaled) and made sure it's mounted. I get to the point where it prompts me to sign in with my Apple ID and password which I've confirmed is correct as I've signed into another device (iPad) without issues. The problem I'm running into is when I sign in, it shows an error in red: Check the account information you entered and try again. My iPhone receives a verification prompt, which I allow and then it gives me the verification code. The problem is there is nowhere to type the code, nor does it show a field to enter it as it stays stuck on the red error. I don't have a way of connecting another MacBook and use Target Mode. I prefer to resolve this at home myself. Does anyone have any other advice or suggestions for me to try? Side note, this exact result also occurs on the original hard drive as I've reinstalled it and tried it there as well. I've also tried resetting the date and time via terminal back to 2017, 2016, 2015, etc. but same result. I've also tried using the Snow Leopard and Lion factory discs, but I can only hear them spinning, but they never actually load anything (I left each one "load" for 48 minutes).
Current process: Boot to recovery > OS X Utilities window > Reinstall OS X > Continue > OS X Mavericks windows - Continue > Download prompt - Continue > Agree > I have read and agree to the terms - Agree > Select SSD, click Install > Prompts for Apple ID and password.
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Changing Date/Time in Terminal via Internet Recovery - command: date -u 0102113317
Model: Apple MacBook Pro 13" A1278 (Mid-2009) 2.26Ghz
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz
RAM: 4GB DDR3
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 9400 256MB
SSD: PNY CS900 500GB
Last MacOS: OS X 10.9.5 (13F1911)
I replaced the original hard drive (Hitachi 250GB) with a solid state drive and trying to install any MacOS version via Internet Recovery by using Command+R. I've tried Command+Alt/Option+R and Shift+Alt/Option+Command+R and same result. I can see the SSD in Disk Utility, which I've formatted (Mac OS Extended (Journaled) and made sure it's mounted. I get to the point where it prompts me to sign in with my Apple ID and password which I've confirmed is correct as I've signed into another device (iPad) without issues. The problem I'm running into is when I sign in, it shows an error in red: Check the account information you entered and try again. My iPhone receives a verification prompt, which I allow and then it gives me the verification code. The problem is there is nowhere to type the code, nor does it show a field to enter it as it stays stuck on the red error. I don't have a way of connecting another MacBook and use Target Mode. I prefer to resolve this at home myself. Does anyone have any other advice or suggestions for me to try? Side note, this exact result also occurs on the original hard drive as I've reinstalled it and tried it there as well. I've also tried resetting the date and time via terminal back to 2017, 2016, 2015, etc. but same result.
Current process: Boot to recovery > OS X Utilities window > Reinstall OS X > Continue > OS X Mavericks windows - Continue > Download prompt - Continue > Agree > I have read and agree to the terms - Agree > Select SSD, click Install > Prompts for Apple ID and password.
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Changing Date/Time in Terminal via Internet Recovery - command: date -u 0102113317
Model: Apple MacBook Pro 13" A1278 (Mid-2009) 2.26Ghz
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz
RAM: 4GB DDR3
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 9400 256MB
SSD: PNY CS900 500GB
Last MacOS: OS X 10.9.5 (13F1911)
I replaced the original hard drive (Hitachi 250GB) with a solid state drive and trying to install any MacOS version via Internet Recovery by using Command+R. I've tried Command+Alt/Option+R and Shift+Alt/Option+Command+R and same result. I can see the SSD in Disk Utility, which I've formatted (Mac OS Extended (Journaled) and made sure it's mounted. I get to the point where it prompts me to sign in with my Apple ID and password which I've confirmed is correct as I've signed into another device (iPad) without issues. The problem I'm running into is when I sign in, it shows an error in red: Check the account information you entered and try again. My iPhone receives a verification prompt, which I allow and then it gives me the verification code. The problem is there is nowhere to type the code, nor does it show a field to enter it as it stays stuck on the red error. I don't have a way of connecting another MacBook and use Target Mode. I prefer to resolve this at home myself. Does anyone have any other advice or suggestions for me to try? Side note, this exact result also occurs on the original hard drive as I've reinstalled it and tried it there as well. I've also tried resetting the date and time via terminal back to 2017, 2016, 2015, etc. but same result.
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Current process: OS X Utilities window > Reinstall OS X > Continue > OS X Mavericks windows - Continue > Download prompt - Continue > Agree > I have read and agree to the terms - Agree > Select SSD, click Install > Prompts for Apple ID and password.
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Current process: Boot to recovery > OS X Utilities window > Reinstall OS X > Continue > OS X Mavericks windows - Continue > Download prompt - Continue > Agree > I have read and agree to the terms - Agree > Select SSD, click Install > Prompts for Apple ID and password.
Model: Apple MacBook Pro 13" A1278 (Mid-2009) 2.26Ghz
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26GHz
RAM: 4GB DDR3
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 9400 256MB
SSD: PNY CS900 500GB
Last MacOS: OS X 10.9.5 (13F1911)
I replaced the original hard drive (Hitachi 250GB) with a solid state drive and trying to install any MacOS version via Internet Recovery by using Command+R. I've tried Command+Alt/Option+R and Shift+Alt/Option+Command+R and same result. I can see the SSD in Disk Utility, which I've formatted (Mac OS Extended (Journaled) and made sure it's mounted. I get to the point where it prompts me to sign in with my Apple ID and password which I've confirmed is correct as I've signed into another device (iPad) without issues. The problem I'm running into is when I sign in, it shows an error in red: Check the account information you entered and try again. My iPhone receives a verification prompt, which I allow and then it gives me the verification code. The problem is there is nowhere to type the code, nor does it show a field to enter it as it stays stuck on the red error. I don't have a way of connecting another MacBook and use Target Mode. I prefer to resolve this at home myself. Does anyone have any other advice or suggestions for me to try? Side note, this exact result also occurs on the original hard drive as I've reinstalled it and tried it there as well. I've also tried resetting the date and time via terminal back to 2017, 2016, 2015, etc. but same result.
Current process: OS X Utilities window > Reinstall OS X > Continue > OS X Mavericks windows - Continue > Download prompt - Continue > Agree > I have read and agree to the terms - Agree > Select SSD, click Install > Prompts for Apple ID and password.