Q: I can create a recovery bootable USB through disk utility?
My HDD is dying, I can't access to my Machintosh HD partition anymore and I can't reinstall OS because I have SMART errors. Before the format and reinstall attempt my computer was loading slowly, random errors, etc. So I definetly think the HDD is close to dead. My plan is to replace my HDD for a blank SSD, I had perform this task several times on Win computers but for MAC I am wondering how I will load the OS again. I can do a bootable USB with the recovery partition tools but on a USB? Unofrtunately I don't have more Macs available to create the bootable USB through itunes.
My computer is the MacBook Pro (13-inch Mid 2010), I also have all the original packaging somewhere, so If there is a CD I can use, I definetly can get it too.
Any advice?
Thanks!
MacBook Pro
Posted on Oct 2, 2016 8:05 PM
I think the firmware updates are pushed with software update. Macs tend to get them applied so the easiest way to check for internet recovery mode is to boot holding cmd+alt+r (alt is sometimes labelled option or opt).
Use a wired internet connection, eventually it should show a globe & boot into internet recovery - it is a slow process at times though.
Posted on Oct 3, 2016 9:42 AM