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Apple Releases iMac Hard Drive Firmware Update 1.0 for 2010 Models

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Apple today released iMac Hard Drive Firmware Update 1.0, a new update to address issues with system booting on the company's current-generation "Mid-2010" iMac models.

About iMac Hard Drive Firmware Update 1.0

This firmware update fixes a hard drive issue that may prevent some iMac (21.5-inch and 27-inch, Mid 2010) systems from booting properly.

The update weighs in at 767 KB and requires Mac OS X 10.6.7.

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PurrBall Avatar
195 months ago
I don't get it. I got this thing early August, 2010, and it doesn't show in Software Update, and when I download it from Apple's site, it says that the computer doesn't need it. What gives?

If it says you don't need it, you don't need it. It checks your hard drive model against the affected models. :)
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195 months ago
IF they can somehow suppress the stomach grumbling noise from the HD, I'd be obliged.
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