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I need to backup data files on a hard drive from a non-working 13" mid 2012 MBP (bad logic bd and not sure of OS) to my working 15" MBP late 2011 (El Capitan).
I'm assuming if my MBP is running and I plug in the HD (using iFixit adapter cable kit) it will be recognized as a external storage device.
Any suggestions / warnings before attempting this?
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what kind of backup you want to do?
If your disk works fine you can boot externaly with your MBP 15: connect the 13'' hdd via usb power on and push Alt on the keyboard , there you will have the boot options for the diferents drives, log in the 13 and you can do a full back up, Time machine or other type.
other way is just start your 15" connect the 13" hdd via usb and you will see it like a external drive and you can copy everything from it
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thanks for the great suggestion. not sure how you were the "chosen solution" vs "most helpful answer" but appreciate your time to answer. I just need to copy my daughters data files, mostly pics and some docs off the HD before it goes to Apple for warr. covered logic board repairs.
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Just to be clear we are talking about the non-retina model here which is struggling (has a 2.5" SATA drive).
There is two ways you can transfer your data:
Once you can physically access the drive the best way is to leverage Apples' Migration Assistant app.
Here's the Apple T/N's & other info that explain things:
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thanks for the great suggestions, appreciate your time to answer. Non retina, not sure of drive yet, need to open it up still. I just need to copy my daughters data files, mostly pics and some docs off the HD before it goes to Apple for warr. covered logic board repairs.
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