#How to prepare new hdd for mac mac os x#
#How to prepare new hdd for mac mac os#

#How to prepare new hdd for mac mac os#

Steps 4-6 are optional but should be used on a drive that has never been formatted before, if the format type is not Mac OS Extended, if the partition scheme has been changed, or if a different operating system (not OS X) has been installed on the drive. The format process can take up to several hours depending upon the drive size. Options button, check the button for Zero Data and click onĮrase button. Set the format type to Mac OS Extended (Journaled.) Click on the Select the volume you just created (this is the sub-entry under the drive entry) from the left side list. Partition button and wait until the volume(s) mount on the Desktop.Ĥ. Select the OLD hard drive (Probably called Recovery something) when prompted to choose a boot device.

#How to prepare new hdd for mac mac os x#

Hard drives (or hard disk drives) are large capacity storage devices which store all of your data - everything from Mac OS X to your latest iTunes music album. Hold down the Option key and turn on the device to choose which device to boot to. Upgrading your MacBook’s internal hard drive is a simple way to store more documents, music, movies, applications and other files on your new Apple portable. Set the number of partitions from the dropdown menu (use 1 partition unless you wish to make more.) Set the format type to Mac OS Extended. Connect the OLD device to the SATA/IDE connector, connect the USB to the Mac and turn on the power to the new hard drive. Next, select the 'General' tab when the Finder preferences window appears on your Mac screen.

Options button, set the partition scheme to GUID (only required for Intel Macs) then click on the Once you are able to do it, follow the below steps to show the hard drive on a Mac desktop: Go to the Menu bar, and then, move to 'Finder'. SMART info will not be reported on external drives. If it does not say 'Verified' then the drive is failing or has failed and will need replacing. Note the SMART status of the drive in DU's status area. After DU loads select your hard drive (this is the entry with the mfgr.'s ID and size) from the left side list. When the menu bar appears select Disk Utility from the Installer menu (Utilities menu for Tiger or Leopard.)Ģ. After the installer loads select your language and click on theĬontinue button. If you need to reformat your startup volume, then you must boot from your OS X Installer Disc. Replacing your old 500GB hard drive with a same-sized SSD from a reputable manufacturer. Today, high-capacity SSDs are more affordable than ever. Open Disk Utility in your Utilities folder. All for much less than the price of a new Mac.