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And the best part? It's free and built in to OS X, no need to buy third party cloning software.
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You're essentially starting with a fresh OS install. When you backup via Time Machine it only backs up User data and preferences.
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The reason I don't recommend cloning is that it clones EVERYTHING, including the OS and any problems it might have.
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Go through the new OS install steps and select Migrate Data Install SSD, connect Time Machine drive, boot computer I've been doing this for a couple years at my current job.ĭo NOT clone the HDD (at least with Disk Utility)Įither create a bootable USB or install directly via enclosureĬreate Time Machine backup from current machine I will pull files / apps I need out of the time machine backup when I need them but the fresh install is a really great feeling. I went installed on the SSD as an external then installed it. I have not done much toying around with OSX installs and could use some guidance.Įdit: Thank you all for your help, I got the parts in the mail today and just finished in install. Time Machine backup to a third external drive and then recover from backup to the newly installed drive? Is it best/possible to run the SSD as an external, install OSX onto it, then physically replace the HDD with the new SSD?Ĭlone the HDD to the SSD(running as an external) and then swap the drives?Ĭreate a bootable flash drive, install the blank drive and install from the USB? I have found plenty of videos / tutorials covering the physical install but I cannot find a definitive answer for swapping the OS over. I am planning on buying an SSD to replace the HDD in my late 2013 27" iMac.