Use Time Machine to replace HD?

[sparkomatic]

Hi all, I've read some threads on here about replacing hard drives on macbook pro's and think I'm ready to swap mine out. I don't have a cloning app and was thinking I could do this...

Could I do a time machine backup to my external USB drive, replace the drive and then restore from the Time Machine backup?

Is this advisable? Any foreseeable issues?

Thanks alot!

 

[Batt]

Absolutely doable and problem-free. Gopher it.

 

[r.j.s]

The hardest part of that operation will be actually replacing the drive. I used a TM restore when I replaced my HD in my current MB.

 

[sparkomatic]

Cool, thanks!

Yeah, I've checked out the iFixit link I found on one of the threads here and it does look a little scary but I think I can do it. Since it's my precious mac, I think I'm being more cautious than if I were doing it for someone...lol

 

[alphaod]

I'll just say it's a lot easier than replacing the drive on a Powerbook.

 

[tigerj81]

What about time machine incremental backups?

All,

I'm running into a similar situation, I'll be replacing the HD and restoring from a Time Machine backup. My questions is, will I be able to use the old backups from time machine? or will I loose all the old backups? Will time machine start fresh on the new HD?


Thanks for the help.


TJ

 

[docal97]

All,

I'm running into a similar situation, I'll be replacing the HD and restoring from a Time Machine backup. My questions is, will I be able to use the old backups from time machine? or will I loose all the old backups? Will time machine start fresh on the new HD?


Thanks for the help.


TJ

The whole thing is really quite easy as long as u take your time and don't rush. Keep track of the screws and don't pull too hard on any cables! Good luck.

 

[r.j.s]

All,

I'm running into a similar situation, I'll be replacing the HD and restoring from a Time Machine backup. My questions is, will I be able to use the old backups from time machine? or will I loose all the old backups? Will time machine start fresh on the new HD?


Thanks for the help.


TJ

I can't remember for sure, but I do believe all my previous backups were there.