Installing new SSD ... Reinstalling OS ?

[EarthDawn]

I'm installing my new SSD tonight and then using my old hd as an external drive for backup.
It's brand new so the only thing on it is a couple days of web history lol.

After I install the SSD do I just use the restore disks to reload the OS?

Thanks

 

[shyam09]

I'm installing my new SSD tonight and then using my old hd as an external drive for backup.
It's brand new so the only thing on it is a couple days of web history lol.

After I install the SSD do I just use the restore disks to reload the OS?

Thanks

that is what i believe. but i suggest you go on youtube or google it.
or just wait for other macrumor members to post a message

here check this link out.. i think im right:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread...989C916F5B.node0?messageID=12061436&#12061436

 

[chrdog]

I can tell you what I did a few days ago with my 3-day-old MPB when I installed a Kingston 128GB SSD. BTW this is assuming you have an external housing:
1. Use Disk Utility to format the SSD which should be plugged into your external housing (you can partition here too I believe, but I didn't).

2. Use SuperDuper to make a copy of the current hard drive.

3. Install SSD

4. Profit!

I also did some of the tweaks mentioned in this thread:
http://forum.notebookreview.com/apple-mac-os-x/479350-ssd-optibay-install-mid-2010-15-unibody.html

 

[shyam09]

I can tell you what I did a few days ago with my 3-day-old MPB when I installed a Kingston 128GB SSD. BTW this is assuming you have an external housing:
1. Use Disk Utility to format the SSD which should be plugged into your external housing (you can partition here too I believe, but I didn't).

2. Use SuperDuper to make a copy of the current hard drive.

3. Install SSD

4. Profit!

I also did some of the tweaks mentioned in this thread:
http://forum.notebookreview.com/apple-mac-os-x/479350-ssd-optibay-install-mid-2010-15-unibody.html

ok phew so my link was helpful.. was worried for a sec there!

 

[psychsplash]

I followed this guide from ifixit

http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Repair/Installing-Mac-OS-X-v10-5-Leopard/751/1

Even though it was for leopard, it worked fine for snow leopard. A fresh install of the OS from the disc that came with my macbook pro. It guides you through the process of getting the right partition type on the new SSD before loading the OS.

 

[Chase R]

I would rather do a fresh install of OS X, rather than cloning, for a SSD.

Just install the SSD, boot from the OS X disc, install OS X, and transfer your files over when finished with the install.

 

[EarthDawn]

I would rather do a fresh install of OS X, rather than cloning, for a SSD.

Just install the SSD, boot from the OS X disc, install OS X, and transfer your files over when finished with the install.

I think I will do this as I ment to say when I do the install I want to be able to NOT install some things I will never use that just take up space. Being a 40gb drive I don't want to load stuff I don't need.

I have no files to transfer as my MacBook Pro is only 2 days old.

Thanks for the help everyone !

PS yes I got an express enclosure for my stock HD when I ordered from OWC

 

[Chase R]

I think I will do this as I ment to say when I do the install I want to be able to NOT install some things I will never use that just take up space. Being a 40gb drive I don't want to load stuff I don't need.

I have no files to transfer as my MacBook Pro is only 2 days old.

Thanks for the help everyone !

PS yes I got an express enclosure for my stock HD when I ordered from OWC

Sounds good.

BTW, what kind of SSD did you get?

Edit: nevermind... just re-read and saw that you got it from OWC. I've heard good things about them!

 

[EarthDawn]

Sounds good.

BTW, what kind of SSD did you get?

Edit: nevermind... just re-read and saw that you got it from OWC. I've heard good things about them!

OWC Mercury Extreme Pro w/express enlosure... $114.99 + 10.04 for fedex second day air shipping.

Get this... I ordered it at 6:58pm est Wednesday & I got it today, Thursday, @ 1:09 pm !

Sick shipping time & great live chat help prior to ordering.

 

[Chase R]

OWC Mercury Extreme Pro w/express enlosure... $114.99 + 10.04 for fedex second day air shipping.

Get this... I ordered it at 6:58pm est Wednesday & I got it today, Thursday, @ 1:09 pm !

Sick shipping time & great live chat help prior to ordering.

Ya OWC is like the Newegg of the Mac community, if not better. They're really helpful and have awesome products!

 

[stylinexpat]

Always do a fresh install...

 

[EarthDawn]

FYI ...

Install went flawless.. all updates etc. took about 2 hours.

Runs FAST and boots up ridiculously fast !

Thanks again for all the help