Steps to installing SSD?

[Fugue]

I couldn't find a comprehensive guide that deals with both the hardware and software part of installing an SSD in a 2011 13" MBP.

From what I understand, here is what needs to be done?

1) Open MBP and remove the old HDD.
2) Install the SSD
3) ?? Do I boot up with the Snow Leopard disk now or do I format my SSD to OS X Extended (Journaled)? How is this done? Also, should I "Erase" the brand new, and clean SSD?
4) Reboot and enjoy?

Some clarification would be lovely.

 

[miles01110]

3) ?? Do I boot up with the Snow Leopard disk now or do I format my SSD to OS X Extended (Journaled)? How is this done? Also, should I "Erase" the brand new, and clean SSD?

Formatting the disk is part of the installation process if it is not properly formatted already.

 

[dusk007]

If you have any way of putting both HDD+SSD into the system at once (maybe one external). The easiest way is to simply copy the whole current setup. Unless it is a new machine anyway it saves lots of time.

 

[njaremka]

i found this guide pretty good-
http://m.lifehacker.com/5541774/how-to-install-a-solid+state-drive-in-your-macbook

 

[Fugue]

If you have any way of putting both HDD+SSD into the system at once (maybe one external). The easiest way is to simply copy the whole current setup. Unless it is a new machine anyway it saves lots of time.

I would like to do a fresh install.

 

[Fugue]

i found this guide pretty good-
http://m.lifehacker.com/5541774/how-to-install-a-solid+state-drive-in-your-macbook

Thanks, but it assumes I wanted to install an optibay, which I do not.

I'm just looking how to configure a brand new SSD.

 

[njaremka]

From what I understand, here is what needs to be done?

1) Open MBP and remove the old HDD.
2) Install the SSD
3) boot up with the Snow Leopard disk and follow the instructions
4) Reboot and enjoy

fixed. follow instructions for a fresh install.

 

[Fugue]

fixed. follow instructions for a fresh install.

So the Snow Leopard installation disk makes me format my SSD? Is it a step or should I do it manually?

Is the "Erase" step needed for a clean SSD?

 

[Fugue]

Still need some clarification 😉

 

[njaremka]

if the drive is fresh out of the box, the installation disc will format the drive as needed.

why not just install the drive, boot the MBP, and see what happens?

 

[Fugue]

if the drive is fresh out of the box, the installation disc will format the drive as needed.

why not just install the drive, boot the MBP, and see what happens?

Because it's better to learn from people's mistakes and be ready for the real deal?