will restore disks work on another MBP?

rychencop · Dec 10, 2011

a buddy of mine was given a MBP 3,1 but no disks. i have the same model so will my restore disks work on his? and no he didn't steal it.

thanks!

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from what i have read he can't use them or at least shouldn't. correct?

OllyW · Dec 10, 2011

They should work if it's the same model, it just checks the hardware configuration before the installer starts up.

maflynn · Dec 10, 2011

Physically if they're the same models, they should work.

rychencop · Dec 10, 2011

ok...we'll give it a shot. i'm not sure why he needs the disks though...i'll need to know that first. thanks!

GGJstudios · Dec 10, 2011

He can order replacement disks by calling Apple.