In case of transferring the data, Apple recommends to
install a fresh copy of OS X and then use Migration Assistant for the user
data. As while using the computers, the leftover is collected frequently from
installers such as old applications, various logs, several files etc. But if we
intend to do fresh installation, we can easily wipe out all the data to
increase the performance and stability. This method is known as 'Clean Start'.
The steps to transfer the files are as follows:
1) Select the right drive to install in your computer
Make sure that you have chosen the right drive, as the wrong
one will spoil the whole process at once.
2) Make sure that both the drives are connected at the same
time
For transferring the data, the original drive and the new
drive should be connected at the same time. In case of single drive computer,
you need a peripheral device to connect it to your old drive right after the
new installation of the hard drive. Now, if we talk about rare cases, when you
can't connect your old drive externally, then you need to make a clone of your
original drive to an external drive.
3) Install the new drive
Installing the hard drive is fairly simple to do. If you
need any assistance follow these steps: Install a hard drive
4) Connect old drive externally
Now next step is to connect the cloned external drive to
your computer with the necessary cables and devices. For cloning using a
software, click here:
5) Boot to OS X recovery system
To further start the booting process, hold the command- R at
start up and then select the suited language that you want and start the process.
6) Format the new hard drive
In every OS X, there is the option of Disk Utility to format
the hard drive. After opening the Disk Utility, select the new drive from the
list present on the left side. Then just press the 'Erase' tab on the right.
Set the volume format to 'Mac OS Extended(Journaled)' which is a recommended
format for OS X. Now select the name of your own choice and select 'Erase'
button.
7) Install OS X on new drive
Now, from the Mac OS X Utilities screen, select 'Reinstall
Mac OS X'. Just follow the on screen instruction, which are straightforward
enough to carry on the task. Once you fill the required field, the actual
install will start which will take time.
8) Transfer the data to the new drive using Migration
Assistant
After the OS X has installed successfully, your computer
will restart to the new drive. Now several prompts will be there, where it will
ask you to import user data from another system. Basically this part uses
Apple's built in application called Migration Assistant Utility. Next step is
to transfer the user information from another disk and press on to the
'Continue' button to start the procedure. Now, a list will come where you can
select the number of users over to your new drive. Also select applications and
network settings accordingly. Now, click on the 'Transfer' button and you are
done. After that continue the rest of the steps as above and boot to your new
drive.
9) Run Software Update
Once the setup has been done, go to Apple menu and choose
'Software Update'. Do select all the updates. Restart the computer to see the
changes.
10) Repair Disk permissions
Now, next step is to repair the permissions using 'Disk
Utility'. Select Disk Utility and choose First Aid option from it. After
choosing, click on Repair disk Permissions.
11) Lastly check the files
Now, last step is to run applications and see whether
everything runs well. Once you are done with the checking, then you are ready
to go.