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

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  1. ssdesign, Aug 8, 2011

    ssdesign macrumors newbie

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    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...
     
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  2. logana, Aug 8, 2011

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    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 ??
     
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  3. Paulywauly, Aug 8, 2011

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    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 :)
     
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  4. ssdesign, Aug 8, 2011

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    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...
     
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  5. ssdesign, Aug 8, 2011

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    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....
     
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