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From what I understand when the new drive is installed and formatted all I need to do is run the install disk. But how do I initially format the new drive?
I know to format a drive I need to go to Disk Utility and this is the instructions or answers I keep reading about when installing a new drive. Well how do I launch Disk Utility when the new drive has no OS?
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ABCellars - I have a 20" Intel core 2 duo, serial# Last 4 is 5VUV, EMC# 2118. Originally it ran Tiger then I upgraded to snow leopard and yes I have the original disks. I still have the original HD installed and it almost full so it's time for an upgrade. I also have a newer MacBook Pro. The new HD I want to install is a WD 2TB.
I hope I explained my situation correctly. The fact that I can't find someone with a similiar problem, probably tells me I'm overlooking something really simple.
I've come across a lot of situations where someone has installed a new HD and then installed the Install Disk and got nothing - they wasn't pressing the the keys or what not. My problem or question is how did these people format their new HD to begin with? I don't think they arrive mac formatted.
Oops! I'd like to change my mind.
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