pka4916
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Q: install questions for Macbook Pro Mid 2009

I have a few questions, and hope if someone knows some (of all the) answers.

 

1.  I am going to replace the HDD  for an SDD.   Can I just put it in and activate the SDD? (In Windows,  in needed to activate it with the Samsung Magic program)  in order to use it.

 

2.  When  I use  Command - R    it will install OS 10.10  on the macbook through the internet.  Is there a way to make it default 10.11 ?

 

3.  The macbook didn't have a DVD so used the Command - R to download and verify the Macbook Pro.    Is there a way to make an Install DVD for 10.10

     or even better  for OS 10.11 ?    Or is that not possible.

 

4.  If  3 is possible,  how to I make the install DVD,  since it downloaded everything and installed right away.  

 

Thank you all 

Posted on Mar 30, 2016 3:08 PM

by OGELTHORPE,Apple recommended
OGELTHORPE OGELTHORPE
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A:

pka4916 wrote:

 

I have a few questions, and hope if someone knows some (of all the) answers.

 

1.  I am going to replace the HDD  for an SDD.   Can I just put it in and activate the SDD? (In Windows,  in needed to activate it with the Samsung Magic program)  in order to use it.

The best way to install a new drive, HDD or SSD is to insert it in an enclosure and then connect it to the MBP via USB.  Then use Disk Utility>Erase to format it to Mac OS Extended (Journaled).  Then clone the existing internal HDD to the SSD via Disk Utility>Restore or use a third party application such as Carbon Copy Cloner.  Test to see if it will boot the MBP externally and if so, swap it with the HDD.

 

2.  When  I use  Command - R    it will install OS 10.10  on the macbook through the internet.  Is there a way to make it default 10.11 ?

No. You will have to go to the App store and download and install El Capitan.  You can do that before or after you install the SSD.

 

3.  The macbook didn't have a DVD so used the Command - R to download and verify the Macbook Pro.    Is there a way to make an Install DVD for 10.10

     or even better  for OS 10.11 ?    Or is that not possible.

 

Use Diskmaker X.  http://diskmakerx.com/

You can make a USB installer for both OSX's if you are so inclined.  This also takes care of #4.

 

Ciao.

Posted on Mar 30, 2016 4:41 PM

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  • by OGELTHORPE,

    OGELTHORPE OGELTHORPE Apr 1, 2016 3:37 PM in response to pka4916
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    Apr 1, 2016 3:37 PM in response to pka4916

    If you have a proper USB installer, an Internet connection is not necessary to install the given OSX.  I have done this with Lion, Mt.Lion, Mavericks, Yosemite and El Capitan.  If the OSX will not install in a MBP that meets the OSX requirements, then you are dealing with a faulty USB installer.

     

    Ciao.

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    my ginger my ginger Apr 1, 2016 3:57 PM in response to pka4916
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    Apr 1, 2016 3:57 PM in response to pka4916

    I could be wrong about the internet connection off an installer. But I do know that if using just recovery, you do need an internet connection.  Is this the same stick you are using for your  Macbook Pro now? The one you used at work? Do you have access to an external drive inclosure or a usb to 2.5 SATA cable? Just to see if you can use the usb installer to install that way. And then boot to the new drive while still in the external setup. Just in case there is a internal cable problem. Some people have reported that  the stock SATA drive will boot but the SSD drive has problems. Usually its the cable. The usb install stick should have a disk utilities option. You may need to go to the top menu to find it.

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