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veo321
Jun 4, 2009, 06:55 PM
I have a USB HD that I plan on using for Time Machine because I am going to replace the HD just one thing I want to get straight can I use Time Machine to 'restore' my new hardrive? :confused:
~Thanks


NewMacbookPlz
Jun 4, 2009, 06:56 PM
Yes, Time Machine can be used after replacing your current hard drive with a new one. You'll install OS X on the new drive, and then it'll prompt you to restore your drive from Time Machine if you have one setup.
jessica.
Jun 4, 2009, 06:56 PM
You can make a complete time machine backup and use that from migration assistant.
veo321
Jun 4, 2009, 06:59 PM
Yes, Time Machine can be used after replacing your current hard drive with a new one. You'll install OS X on the new drive, and then it'll prompt you to restore your drive from Time Machine if you have one setup.

Thanks for the help, but does anyone have a guide for replacing HD on white macbook :D
NewMacbookPlz
Jun 4, 2009, 07:00 PM
http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Repair/MacBook-Core-2-Duo-Hard-Drive-Replacement/514/1
veo321
Jun 4, 2009, 07:05 PM
http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Repair/MacBook-Core-2-Duo-Hard-Drive-Replacement/514/1

Thanks again!
MireilleDarc
Jun 5, 2009, 05:18 AM
ok. sorry it took me a while to get back on the case. i just re-executed all the steps above.

time machine accepted the user/password that i typed in initially no error and then said backup would begin in 120 seconds. then after 120 seconds, it said "preparing..." briefly. then i got the initial error: "Time Machine Error. The network backup volume could not be mounted because there was a problem with the network username or password. ..."
RiCEADDiCTBOY
Jun 5, 2009, 10:03 PM
mod please delete please. sorry.
RiCEADDiCTBOY
Jun 5, 2009, 10:14 PM
does anybody have an answer to this one? this actually sounds like a similar problem a buddy of mine is having. :(