Would I be able to extract data from my old mac HDD and put it on my external HDD? Also, will I be able to put data from my external HDD onto a new H
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I do not know much about macs but if the mac has usb, this should pop up as an external usb hard drive (provided there is a hard drive in the device). If you have both Hard drives plugged in the device then you should be able to use your mac to drag and drop files from one hard drive to the other.
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If you're able to remove the SATA drive from the Mac or it's case, then you can place it into the dock. The dock needs to be plugged into a booted Mac so that the drives placed into the dock mount on the Mac's desktop. With the dock plugged into a booted Mac, you can mount two drives from the dock onto the desktop and copy files between them and the Mac. 2.5" and 3.5" SATA drives only. You can place and an old SATA drive and new SATA drive into the dock to copy files between them, if the dock is plugged in via USB to a Mac.
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I'm sure it can be, but it won't "mirror" the data back over. You will need to either a) pull the HDD out, insert larger HDD, and use an empty HDD transfer case to move it back over, or B) move data to an external device, insert larger HDD, then transfer data back.Mirroring only works with like devices due to copying of the partitions and tables, technically it can be done but then your new HDD will ONLY show the size of the original HDD and have wasted the remaining space. Hope this helps.
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Yes, you should be just fine. Just dont format your usb, or else all of your data will be wiped. Your mac should be able to use the usb just as fine as windows would
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Yeah, probably... 2 different file systems, but there is a way. See http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2518
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Here is a quick tutorial for reformatting this drive to work on a Mac. Very easy and helpfulhttp://wdc.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/291/#exfatmac
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You can use the disk utilities built into OS X when you boot up while holding down the Option button. If you have an external dock you can use to connect the new drive via USB you can easily restore the MacnintoshHD drive to the new larger SSD, then swap the drives and you are done.
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I don't see why not...as long as its a SATA drive...and plugged into another mac
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Yes. You will need an enclosure, then connect via usb or thunderbolt, then format the drive Mac OS extended journaled or as need.
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Sorry, I do not know anything about Macs. But, I would check your owners manual. The SATA connector should be the same, but the height of the drive could be an issue, it might not fit in your HDD slot. Good luck.
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You can format your HDD to exFAT which is windows and Mac compatible. Maybe android will pick it up.
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I am not sure but since everyone I know uses Mac and this external drive and many are on latest version of Mac, I would HIGHLY suspect that it will work just fine. This drive, with Time Machine, totally ROCKS. It is the best investment you could make.
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I have the same mac and the data rescue worked with it. You need an other hard drive to down load the information too and the up load it back to the computer. I also got help at the apple genius bar in the store here in this town.
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I've done this a couple times. The best way is to get a cheap usb external enclosure from macsales.com or newegg, then put your new SSD into it. Use a program for your mac like Carbon Copy Cloner and create a mirror image of your current hard drive. Then I usually search Youtube, or find step by step installation instructions on ifixit.com for my specific model of MBP. Good luck!
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Yes it will, but format it to "Mac OS Extended" for better reliability. Detailed instructions (sounds complicated, but is easy if you follow step-by-step): Open Disk Utility in your Mac's Utilities folder. Select the new WD drive that you have attached via USB cable. Click "Partition", and choose "1 Partition" from the Partition Layout popup menu. [Be aware that this will permanently erase the contents of the drive including any WD software. On a Mac you don't need the WD software.] Choose "Mac OS Extended (Journaled)". Click "Options" and choose "GUID Partition". Click "Apply" and Disk Utilities will format your drive. All is now minty fresh and ready to use! Remember always to eject the drive before physically unplugging it from your Mac.
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What computer and OS do you have? It is quite simple HDD To use I had mine for 3 years now. I will help you if I can but I need to know whether you on windows or mac?
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No. Simply plug in the drive and start copying files. It may be necessary to reformat the drive depending on your preferred file system (I reformat to "HFS+" for my Mac), but you absolutely do not to install software to use this. I believe both Judith and Vitalino are speaking of device drivers (on a Windows system), rather than the software included with the drive.
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Yes it will. It comes formatted as NTFS which is Windows only but it is very simple to reformat it to FAT32 on your Mac to make it work. Don't spend the extra money on the Mac specific drive. Search youtube for Reformatting a drive from NTFS to FAT32.