peterfromemerald

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Q: I have a broken macbook pro with a broken screen

I have purchased a new Macbook. How do i transfer all the info over without being able to see the screen?

Posted on Jul 29, 2014 12:08 AM

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Q: I have a broken macbook pro with a broken screen

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by lllaass,

lllaass Jul 29, 2014 1:44 AM in response to peterfromemerald
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Apple Watch

Jul 29, 2014 1:44 AM in response to peterfromemerald

Connect to two Mac via FireWire and the boot the old Mac in Target Disk Mode.
How to use and troubleshoot FireWire target disk mode
The you can use Migration Assistant
OS X: How to migrate data from another Mac using Mountain Lion and earlier
Or just copy the files
You may have to purchase a Thunderbolt to FireWire adapter for the new mac
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by kaz-k,

kaz-k Jul 29, 2014 7:03 AM in response to peterfromemerald
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Desktops

Jul 29, 2014 7:03 AM in response to peterfromemerald

Or pull out the HDD of broken MacBook Pro and install it into 2.5inch USB external HDD enclosure and connect via USB to get the files on it.
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