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Steve Moser

20:05

I asked a question and accepted an answer but I didn't get the scholar badge, what gives? - Asked a question and accepted an answer

Q: Upgrade the hdd in the new mid 2011 iMac without buying an Apple certified hdd?

It has been recently discovered that Apple uses a new 7 pin hdd connection in their mid 2011 iMacs. When an none Apple certified hdd is installed the fans kick on during boot and system fails to start. Is a way to override the check for an Apple certified hdd either through a software(ktext?) or ...

VxJasonxV

You have it. apple.stackexchange.com/badges/10/scholar?userid=4160

it's not an immediate thing, looks like it kicked in about 3 minutes after you asked.

Steve Moser

cool, I also toggled my accept so I don't know if that did it. I'll be more patient next time.

hobs

20:24

heh

yeah SE is huge, cant do everything all at once

Steve Moser

True, I guess it was the first time I did something badge worthy actively and instantly instead of waiting for someone else.

VxJasonxV

I'm assuming you're talking about autobiographer?

Steve Moser

20:59

Scholar, although I guess I do have the autobiographer, can't remember if I got it instantly or now. I'm pretty sure it showed instantly after a refresh.

Also my Gravatar doesn't work. Has anyone else had issues with it? I set it up but it doesn't register here. I haven't tested it with any other site though.