How to install ML in a new SSD

iRock1 said:

I have a late 2008 MacBook (aluminum model). The original hard disk started to fail and eventually wouldn't boot, so I bought a Samsung SSD and I replaced the old disk.

Sadly I discovered that the Internet recovery mode only works for recent Macs, so I'm kind of stuck since I don't know how to install OS X in the new disk.

The worst part is that I'm not in my country, so I don't have any chances to get a ML installation drive. And forget about an appointment at the local Apple Store. Busy city, so I need to take a reservation with 5 days of anticipation.

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iRock1 said:

As I'm not at home, nope. No recovery disks. :-/

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iRock1 said:

Nothing. White screen for a long time, then the typical folder with a question mark.

The SSD is new and completely empty, so if I try to access to the recovery mode the system won't be able to do so since there is no recovery partition.

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