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smeghead76
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 Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2012 8:17 am Post subject: SSD install question in Brand New unused 2011 mini server |
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Hi all,
So i have finally purchased my new mac mini server and i plan to upgrade the HDD to an SSD and up the RAM before i first turn the Mac mini on.
Since i am new to MACs and dont have any setting etc to migrate and i dont have anything like an empty external HDD enclosure etc i am wandering if my best option to get OSX onto the new SSD would be to use the interent recovery option. Is this a feasible solution for my needs or is there a better / easier way?
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zedtvl
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| Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2012 4:28 pm Post subject: |
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In order to have your SSD working you will need to format it.
Before installing a SSD in my Mac book pro I plugged it in a usb dock cloned it with super duper then I swapped the drives. When I will do it my Mac Mini I will proceed this way.
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geeji
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| Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2012 11:15 am Post subject: |
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| You could also keep your HDD in place (for Time Machine backup for instance) and add the SDD with the proper iFixit.com Mac Mini Dual Hard Drive Kit. |
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marv777
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| Posted: Sat Oct 20, 2012 10:02 pm Post subject: Re: SSD install question in Brand New unused 2011 mini serve |
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| smeghead76 wrote: | Hi all,
So i have finally purchased my new mac mini server and i plan to upgrade the HDD to an SSD and up the RAM before i first turn the Mac mini on.
Since i am new to MACs and dont have any setting etc to migrate and i dont have anything like an empty external HDD enclosure etc i am wandering if my best option to get OSX onto the new SSD would be to use the interent recovery option. Is this a feasible solution for my needs or is there a better / easier way? |
Why do you need a SSD ? Try keeping what you have and see first if you need it. |
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