Migrating to new HDD in MBP

[Kimbie]

Looking to replace the 5400rpm drive with a new 7200rpm drive, but what is the best way to move all my stuff over?

Should I clone the drive or is it better to do a fresh install and go through the hassle of reinstalling all my stuff?

Thanks

Kimbie

 

[S.B.G]

The easiest way is to use Time Machine. I recently upgraded my MBP to a 7200RPM 500GB HDD and that is what I did. I made sure and backed up with TM prior to the HDD swap. Then once the new one was in, I loaded OS/X from the install DVD and then used the Time Machine transfer to move all my applications, preferences and files back over. It took about an hour from the time I put the install disc in until it was ready for use again with all my stuff.

 

[Kimbie]

The easiest way is to use Time Machine. I recently upgraded my MBP to a 7200RPM 500GB HDD and that is what I did. I made sure and backed up with TM prior to the HDD swap. Then once the new one was in, I loaded OS/X from the install DVD and then used the Time Machine transfer to move all my applications, preferences and files back over. It took about an hour from the time I put the install disc in until it was ready for use again with all my stuff.

Hmm dont have a time machine box, can I use a normal external or something?

Kimbie

 

[S.B.G]

Time Machine is built into OS/X. All you need is an external hard drive. Get one, connect it and then point Time Machine to it and forget about it. Time Machine will do the rest.

 

[Kimbie]

Time Machine is built into OS/X. All you need is an external hard drive. Get one, connect it and then point Time Machine to it and forget about it. Time Machine will do the rest.

Cheers I should have one somewhere

Kimbie