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And what is your question? Do you have the 2010 MBA or the earlier version?
To create a Clean Install (formerly known as Erase & Install) of Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard (the 29 USD Upgrade DVD is a fully working retail version of Mac OS X and does not need a prior installation of Mac OS X on the Mac), follow one of the following guides (you can also use the Restore USB flash memory thumb drive coming with the 2010 MBA):
Short version: Clean Install of OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard
Long version: Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard: How to Erase and Install
Short version: Clean Install of OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard
Long version: Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard: How to Erase and Install
I have the older one right now, if i will take my HDD and put in in the new one it will work with Snow leopard?
You mean you have the 2010 MBA and want to take its SSD out and put it into the 2011 MBA?
You might be able to boot the 2011 MBA (there are many threads about using 10.6 on 2011 MBAs), but some drivers will be missing.
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The previous macbook airs had hard drives that wont physically fit in the macbook air.
This is another case of the OP not providing enough info...
This is another case of the OP not providing enough info...
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I have MacBookAir3,2 (13") and i'm purchasing MacBookAir4,2 (13").
From OWC site the HDD should physically, fit, but my only concern is the driver issue, is this can be solved with OS updated for a normal user or this can be solved by some MAC OS expert?
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/SSD/OWC/Aura_Pro_Express
Thanks again
I have MacBookAir3,2 (13") and i'm purchasing MacBookAir4,2 (13").
From OWC site the HDD should physically, fit, but my only concern is the driver issue, is this can be solved with OS updated for a normal user or this can be solved by some MAC OS expert?
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/SSD/OWC/Aura_Pro_Express
Thanks again
This has nothing to do with the topic buy may be of help to the OP someday:
There is a difference in the computer world between MAC and Mac. MAC is a media access control where as Mac is an Apple computer. In your post it makes no difference but if your title said something like:
"Problem with MAC" you may get help from networking guys
There is a difference in the computer world between MAC and Mac. MAC is a media access control where as Mac is an Apple computer. In your post it makes no difference but if your title said something like:
"Problem with MAC" you may get help from networking guys
Do you really want to move your drive or do you want to move your files? Your new MBA will have an SSD hard drive in it. I can't see the point in buying a new MBA then immediately invalidating the warranty by changing the new SSD for and older one. Oh, and Lion will run much better than Snow Leopard on your new MBA.
Stewart
no it won't - different firmware for one and probably internal space issues for two.
go with Stewart21's suggestion above and move your files
as stated before - the firmware on your new Air differs from the firmware on your prior Mac.
ergo, ipso facto, you will need to be running Lion on either HDD or else it ain't gonna work
as stated before - the firmware on your new Air differs from the firmware on your prior Mac.
ergo, ipso facto, you will need to be running Lion on either HDD or else it ain't gonna work
You are using the term firmware wholly incorrectly.
So many responses for a simple question.
Can you move your larger OWC SSD to your new MBA? YES
Can you continue to use Snow Leopard on the new MBA? NO
No matter how you slice it, you'll have to:
Make a backup of the OWC, install it into the new MBA, format it, install Lion and finally reinstall your apps and pull over the files you need.
OR
Upgrade to Lion while the drive is in the old MBA.
I would recommend that you do a clean install of Lion once the SSD is in the new MBA. There have been too many reports of issue after trying to upgrade Snow Leopard (despite what many will subsequently post here do a clean install).
Can you move your larger OWC SSD to your new MBA? YES
Can you continue to use Snow Leopard on the new MBA? NO
No matter how you slice it, you'll have to:
Make a backup of the OWC, install it into the new MBA, format it, install Lion and finally reinstall your apps and pull over the files you need.
OR
Upgrade to Lion while the drive is in the old MBA.
I would recommend that you do a clean install of Lion once the SSD is in the new MBA. There have been too many reports of issue after trying to upgrade Snow Leopard (despite what many will subsequently post here do a clean install).
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I second Zipzap answer.
What I'd do is backup your current files to an external drive, using Time Machine. Format your old SSD. Clone on it what there is on the new SSD of the new MBA. Physically install the old SSD. Recover all the info frOm Time Machine backup.
I second Zipzap answer.
What I'd do is backup your current files to an external drive, using Time Machine. Format your old SSD. Clone on it what there is on the new SSD of the new MBA. Physically install the old SSD. Recover all the info frOm Time Machine backup.
how so?
firmware |ˈfərmˌwer|
nounComputing
permanent software programmed into a read-only memory.
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you are simply adding your spin to the answers already given
The SSD has nothing to do with the firmware of the device, nor is any "firmware" stored on the drive itself (at least none that is meant to limit working configurations). You need to think before you say something that is not only incorrect, but that others will hear/read that DO know what they are talking about.
one cannot run Snow Leopard on a 2011 MBAir irrespective of what HDD one inserts into it because of the
oh, what's the use
Ignoring the Firmware debate I found this on the Apple Support pages.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2186
It's called "Don't install a version of Mac OS X earlier than what came with your Mac" . It says:-
If you install an earlier (previous) version of the Mac OS X than what was included, your computer may exhibit unexpected behavior such as:
The trackpad or mouse may not respond properly
The computer may stop responding
Sleep/wake issues may occur
The display image may appear to "shrink" with black bars around it, may appear tinted, or have other issues
Loss of built-in audio
Loss of Bluetooth or AirPort functionality
May not start up past the Apple logo
See this article to learn if the Mac OS X or Mac OS X Server version on your Mac is what originally came with the computer."
I suggest the only way to prove or disprove whether what the OP wants to do will be to try it and see. He can always go back to the "original SSD"
Stewart
yes thanks for the clarification in you post Stewart.
my point for the other chap, was merely that firmware does NOT reside on a HDD and therefore a 2011 Air will not allow a SL HDD from an earlier Air to function adequately - if at all.
I think we were in agreement for the need to install Lion first before attempting to physically install the 'old' HDD in the new Air
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1471