How to install OSX to external hard drive using 2 set CD

[ssdesign]

Hi,
I have following problem.

My macbook HD died.Now I want to install OSX on new HD.
I have original OSX cd's (2 no.s)
I also have latest MacbookPro.

So what I want to know is. What is the best way to install OSX to this new HD using my 2 disks.

I have connected my new hd to the macbookpro.

now, If I insert the cd's in my macbookpro, it tells me to reboot to install. but i am not sure if rebooting will installit on macbookpro or external hd?

I dont want to risk anything.

Thanks for any help...

 

[logana]

Why don't you just put the new hd into the MacBook and install from the dvds that way..

Are the install discs for the MacBook or the MacBook Pro ??

 

[Paulywauly]

When you're installing it it should give you the option of selecting a disc to install it onto. Just run the installer as normal until you get to that point.

Remember though that OSX can only install onto drives formatted as HFS+ (with a GUID partitioning table) you can do this using the disc utility. There are plenty of articles on the net for help with this, so if you get stuck Google it

 

[ssdesign]

The install disks are for Macbook, thats why I am not putting the HD into the Macbook pro.

The CD's are of Tiger OS, and its not giving me an option to choose the HD to install. When I double click the installer, it says I need to restart to install. So not sure what it will do when it restarts.

Will it erase my Pro or give me option to choose HD to install...

 

[ssdesign]

I just found out a way to re-download a copy of my Lios OS from Mac Store.

Installing it on my external HD now.

Hope it works....