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Hard drive replacement- how do I get the OS back?

After I replace my Hard drive, how do I get the so back on the new drive? Do I need the original discs?

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It's according to which generation of machine you have. We need to know what you are working on and can tell that by the last four figures of your serial number.

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no, if it connects to wifi, hold the "option" key as the computer starts up and follow the recovery via the internet to restore the start up

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This only works on the '11 or newer systems running Mavericks or newer.

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