Data Migration to used Mac's

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Data Migration to used Mac's

Hi all.

So, my current Macbook (2008 model)'s display is busted as are some ports. I cannot even connect to another monitor, so for the time being I'm getting a used Macbook. I was wondering if the Apple store would do data migration from an old Mac to another 'old' Mac? I know they charge 99$ for the One to One thing and I know that the migration is actually rather easy, but it wouldn't be a problem for me if the display was working.

Do Apple stores migrate data from old mac's to other used mac (OS X)? If so, how much would it cost?

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Posted on Dec 30, 2013 8:30 PM

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Allan Eckert

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Dec 30, 2013 8:32 PM in response to Spastabus

Some do, some don't

Call and ask. That is the only way to know for sure.

Allan

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Dec 30, 2013 8:34 PM in response to Allan Eckert

Thanks so much!

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Dec 30, 2013 8:35 PM in response to Spastabus

If your new used MacBook is close to the 2008 model just take the hard drive out of your old MacBook and put it in the new one. I've done this with a drive from a 2006 MacBook to a 2008 MacBook.

Here are instructions on replacing the hard drive in a MacBook with a removable battery. http://creativemac.digitalmedianet.com/articles/viewarticle.jsp?id=45088

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Dec 30, 2013 8:35 PM in response to Spastabus

You are welcome

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Dec 30, 2013 8:40 PM in response to frederic1943

That sounds like a good idea although a bit unsure considering the new used Macbook's harddrive is probably in better shape than my old one (which is still in good shape). I'll have to weigh the options - nevertheless, good idea. Hadn't considered that as an option. Thanks!

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