How can I install OS X on a new ssd

How can I install OS X on a new ssd

I want to upgrade my macbook pros hard drive to a ssd but I don't want to use a back up as the ssd is going to be 250 gigs compared to my current 5400 drive that came initially with 500 gigs that has 226 gigs left on it. How can I do a fresh install of 10.11 with the new ssd in without a backup ? If you are wondering why I don't want to restore from a back up its cause the backups are too big and would fill the new drive full.

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bert [Entry]

"First thing I would do here is make sure your systems firmware is upto date. Follow this Apple T/N: About EFI and SMC firmware updates for Intel-based Mac computers. You might have something still newer depending on your OS version.

Hint: the last digits (after the last dot) are hexadecimal so you'll need to convert it to decimal to know if your systems version is newer or older than the T/N. Mavericks and newer OS's have firmware updaters within the OS installer.

You'll need to get a SATA to USB adapter so you can connect your SSD externally to your system. Here's one unit: Startech 2.5"" SATA to USB adapter for 2.5"" drives.

With the SSD plugged in to your system you'll need to run Disk Utility to partition the drive with GUID and format it with Mac OS Extended (Journaled) partition.

The next step is to download from the Apps Store the OS installer.

Run the installer selecting the SSD drive it will install a fresh OS onto your SSD. Once done you'll want to double check if it's working correctly. Restart the system and press the Option key so you can select the SSD as the boot up drive. If the system starts up you can then shut down the system and swap over the drives. Follow this IFIXIT guide: MacBook Pro 13"" Unibody Mid 2012 Hard Drive Replacement."

bert [Entry]

In my case, no external connection was needed at all! Placed the SSD without formatting or partitioning it first. Then started the machine in Recovery Mode (so hold Command + R upon turning it on), which works! You can then immediately use Disk Utility to erase/format and partition the disk if necessary and to install the OS, all you need is an internet connection. Hassle is non-existent!

bert [Entry]

"Just a note if you have problems.

Apple will replace the hard drive/IR cable on this particular model for free, no questions asked."

bert [Entry]

"Don't make the mistake by insering the new SSD straight out of the box.

OS and disc formatting need to be done first.

I wanted to install a new OS into a mac mini and had no previous useable HD. The way I successfully did it was:

Connect SSD via SATA cable to a Mac. (SSD icon shows on desktop)Disc Utility - Erase SSD, then partition SSD and give it a name.Insert flash drive with bootable OS ( icon appears on desktop)Click on OS icon. Disc Utility / Install OS then select Show all disksClick on new SSD and install.When cooked, remove SSD from Mac and insert into mac mini. Then boot up.

Phew!"

bert [Entry]

"Hey dan.

After I instal the macOS on SSD from external case. Making sure is runs normally. I swap the internal HDD to a new SSD I already installed. And my MacBook Pro just stuck on Apple logo.

But, when I boot from HDD external case it runs normally."

bert [Entry]

"I did the way you stated above but in the recovery mode. After formatting it and making it GUID partition for my current SSD, I tried to reinstall macOS Mojave.

After 10hours+ of waiting, 6 hours before completion, it stated an error 702.

Do anyone knows why? I have tried all ways from using Carbon Copy Cloner, time machine back up recovery and migrating assistant.

Nothing works! I have MacBook pro mid-2013

This following error: the operation could not be completed: com.apple.OsinstallSetup/error.error 702"