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So I'm installing an SSD...

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Khidd

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So I am planning on installing a SSD into my new macbook pro. I have watched some videos and I think that I can handle the actual install of the SSD, the problem I am having is how to install the operating system on it.

The new macbook pros don't come with a install CD so I am not sure how to go about installing the OS. I have heard of booting from a USB - will that work for this? Also can anyone post a link for some easy to follow instructions on making a USB bootable.

I want to install a clean copy of the OS so don't need to copy anything from my existing hard drive.

Any other ideas/tips would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance
 
Try starting off using carbon copy cloner to set up the recovery partition, then do a fresh install onto the SSD, assuming you're installing lion or mountain lion.
 
Thanks for the reply. Yes I am using mountain lion.

Sorry, this may sound like a stupid question but how to I set up the recovery partition on the SSD before the SSD is inside the mac?
 
Khidd said:
So I am planning on installing a SSD into my new macbook pro. I have watched some videos and I think that I can handle the actual install of the SSD, the problem I am having is how to install the operating system on it.

The new macbook pros don't come with a install CD so I am not sure how to go about installing the OS. I have heard of booting from a USB - will that work for this? Also can anyone post a link for some easy to follow instructions on making a USB bootable.

I want to install a clean copy of the OS so don't need to copy anything from my existing hard drive.

Any other ideas/tips would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance
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The new MBPs come with internet recovery in case the hard drive is replaced. Just boot and hold option and a WiFi droplist will be present. Connect to your WiFi network and it will download ML and install it.
 
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