How to restore with Time Machine?

[ikos]

So what exactly do I have to do if my MacBook Pros HD should fail? I have an external HD back up using Time Machine. So I get a new HD install it in the MBP and what next? ( to get my Mac up and running the way it was )

Thanks in advance.

 

[matthewscott661]

boot up from OS X install DVD and when you get to the install screen, there is a menu at the top called utilities and you can select restore from backup. make sure your backup HD is connected and it will do the rest for you.

 

[OmegaRed1723]

Read the following article:

http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/time-machine-hdd-swap/the-secret-of-the-time-machine+assisted-hard-drive-swap-333319.php

I just replaced the internal HD on my Macbook Pro 15 yesterday using this method and it worked like a charm!

 

[ikos]

Thanks for the help guys!

 

[Achiever]

I just did a full TM restore yesterday and it (seems to have) worked like a charm. I was very impressed.