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    How to install / Clone from HDD to an SSD in MAC?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Spartan@HIDevolution, Nov 13, 2014.

  1. Spartan@HIDevolution

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    I am gonna sell my 1TB 840 EVO to a guy who has a MacBook PRO (1.5 years old)

    How do I go about cloning the contents of the HDD on to the SSD before doing the upgrade?

    I read a guide online but it says I need Carbon Copy Cloner which is like $39.99 USD

    Is there a free way to do this?

    Thanks
     
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    1ceBlu3, Nov 13, 2014
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    This is a Mac, I don't think the Samsung Migration Tool works for a mac? it's an EXE file
     
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    How about clonezilla? Clonezilla - About

    and you know..carbon copy cloner does offer a fully functional 30-day free trial... :)
     
    1ceBlu3, Nov 13, 2014
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    just download carbon copy cloner and it'll just tell you that you can only use it for 30 days. it'll work if you're just looking to clone it once. and even though it's a 30 day trial i think you can just remove and redownload it, doesn't make you register or anything.
     
    kais91, Nov 14, 2014
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