Quote from Adrianthomaspre:

What is this about removing the PRAM battery causing a reinitialization of the HDD? For serious?

Wait, I misunderstood you. I thought the comment was directed at the PRAM battery removal page. Silly me.

Nevermind. Yes, it is always a good idea to backup one's data before doing stuff like this. I never do, and have never had any problems, but it's still a good idea.

Quote from ColmillodeChile:

Before start, make a clone of your old HD into the new one, if you don't want to initiate a fresh copy. (Carbon Copy software is good).

What is this about removing the PRAM battery causing a reinitialization of the HDD? For serious?