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    Will this work (switching drives)

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by RogueMonk, Jan 31, 2008.

  1. RogueMonk

    RogueMonk Notebook Deity

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    Hello:

    My new macbok has a dead pixel, and I am within the 14 day return window. Its not really a big deal, but I might as well get one with no dead pixel.

    Here is the question:
    When I first set up the machine, I upgraded the HD to a faster larger one. Returning the machine means I put the stock drive back in, and I have everything on my larger drive. Will I be able to that drive into the replacement machine, and boot up with out issue? I'm assuming I can, but I know that on my windows' machines, there were often conflits and issues.

    Thanks.
     
    RogueMonk, Jan 31, 2008
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  2. dbam987

    dbam987 wicked-poster

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    as long as you did not wipe out the original drive you can put it back in without worry. even if you did, you could just quickly reinstall Tiger/Leopard with the installation disc.
     
    dbam987, Jan 31, 2008
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  3. RogueMonk

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    Ya. That part is no issue.

    I just want to confirm that I can use my current (upgraded) drive in a new machine and it will work and boot just fine (without having to rinstall or set up anything, etc.).
     
    RogueMonk, Jan 31, 2008
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  4. 00fez

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    You will have no problems.
     
    00fez, Jan 31, 2008
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    I would assume that if you're getting a like machine with like hardware, that it wouldnt be a problem to put that drive in.
     
    diggy, Jan 31, 2008
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    UPDATE - It worked like a charm. No issues.

    Thanks.
     
    RogueMonk, Jan 31, 2008
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