If your computer boots into a four-option menu then you have the ability to use Internet Recovery. If your computer does not have an internet connection, it will prompt you to connect to a wireless network. To make sure you have access to Internet Recovery, restart your computer and immediately hold down the Command + Option + R keys until you see a spinning globe logo. If you’re using Mac OS X 10.7 or later and do not have a functional recovery partition, and your computer is found on this list (or is newer than what’s in the list), you can use the Internet Recovery feature built into your Mac.
If your computer boots normally to your desktop then you do not have a recovery partition.
If your computer boots into a four-option menu then you have a functional recovery partition that can install the OS. To make sure you have a functional recovery partition, restart your computer and immediately hold down the Command + R keys until the Apple logo appears. Make sure you have a means of installing your chosen OSįor Mac operating systems Mac OS X 10.6 or earlier, you will need the OEM installer disc.įor Mac OS X 10.7 and later, you can use the recovery partition on the original drive. Please contact our customer service team if you are still unsure of which solution is best. If the Mac can hold both the new drive and the original drive (for example, a 2006-2012 Mac Pro, or a laptop or Mac mini with a Data Doubler) no enclosure should be necessary. In some cases, you'll need a special enclosure for Apple's SSD. Depending on the drive’s capacity and connector type, you can use one of the following solutions to connect it to an External Enclosure, the OWC Drive Dock, or the Newer Technology Universal Drive Adapter. We offer many DIY kits with an external enclosure included. If you plan to use your old drive for external storage when the migration process is complete, you can install that drive into an enclosure. For single-drive computers, you'll need a device to connect the old drive to your computer after your new drive is installed. To transfer your data, you'll need both your original drive and your new drive, connected at the same time. Make sure you have a way to transfer your data
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