Install discs question

[Acciovinum]

I have two macbooks , both mid 2009.
One of them needs a wipe and reinstall. However I have put the OSX disc and the applications disc in a safe place..ir I can't find them!

I have the discs for the other macbook. As far as I can recall they are the same. The only difference is the macbook that needs wiping has a bigger memory and I think slightly faster processor.

Can I use the discs that belong to my other mac or will it fail?
Thanks!

 

[simsaladimbamba]

Normally those grey Restore DVDs are bound to the model they came with, but since you have similar models from the same year, they should work. Just give it a try. If they fail, you can always get the 19 USD Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard Upgrade DVD from the Apple Online Store and use them.