How do I transfer Mac hard drive to new hard drive?

The Cloning Process

1. Select your new volume (indented) and click on the “Restore” tab.
2. Drag your old volume to the Source field.
3. Drag your new hard drive to the Destination field.
4. Click the check box for “Erasing Destination”.
5. Click restore at the bottom and it then will start copying over to your new hard drive.

How do I boot my MacBook pro after replacing a hard drive?

Power off your Mac from the  menu or by holding the power button. Briefly press the power button, then immediately hold the option key while your Mac boots up. Release the key when a startup disk selection screen appears. Choose to boot up from your USB installer.

How do you connect hard drive cable on MacBook Pro?

Use the flat end of a spudger to pry the hard drive cable up off the sensor bracket to which it is adhered. Remove the adhesive backing from your new hard drive cable, stick it onto the sensor bracket, and connect the sensor bracket cable.

Where is the battery cable on a MacBook Pro?

Bend the battery cable slightly away from its socket on the logic board so it does not accidentally connect itself while you work. Remove the two Phillips screws securing the hard drive bracket to the upper case. These screws will remain attached to the hard drive bracket. Remove the hard drive bracket.

When did I replace the hard drive cable on my MacBook Pro?

I bought my MacBook Pro mid 2012 version back in August 2013 and I am just replaced the HDD cable for the third time. I had kept the three old cables so I decided to find out what had gone wrong with them. There are 5 thin copper tacks, which connect to the 7 pin side of the SATA connector.

How do you remove hard drive from MacBook Pro?

Use the attached pull tab to lift the hard drive out of the upper case. Don’t try to completely remove the hard drive just yet. It is still attached to the hard drive cable. Pull the hard drive cable away from the body of the hard drive. Remove the hard drive.