SSD and macbook whats the best option ?

_Jimlad_ · 27 Dec 2017 at 10:21

Hi all

I am not a massive Mac user but have a mate coming tomorrow with is 2013 macbook and a new SSD.

What is the best way to clone his drive drive ? I do have a USB to 2.5 caddy

After a bit of advise please

Feek · 27 Dec 2017 at 10:29

Download and install SuperDuper! then connect the new SSD up to the Mac using the caddy.
Format the external SSD (google the correct way to do this via Disk Utility as I’m not near my Mac so can’t give you the exact steps).
Use SuperDuper! to clone from the internal to the external drive.
Remove the internal drive, replace with the external and reboot.
That should be it. It’s a very simple process.

_Jimlad_ · 27 Dec 2017 at 10:48

Thanks mate. Done it a million times on pc. So was hoping it would be as simple and sounds like it is.

Feek · 27 Dec 2017 at 10:54

You're welcome.
It's far easier on a Mac than on a PC - No problems whatsoever cloning the OS while it's running. I've been using SuperDuper! for years because as well as a clone tool, I use it for a nightly scheduled full backup.