05-09-2008, 03:12 PM

I a leaving my macbook in for repair as the casing cracked. I want to backup everything and wipe the computer. If I use time machine will I be able to restore my computer when I get it back to its original state?
What is the best way to wipe my machine and restore it when I get it back?

05-09-2008, 08:18 PM

I had a similar issue when I initially tried to run Bootcamp. I ended up accidentally wiping my OS 10 partition, but when I finally got it loaded again, it gives you the option of restoring from a Time Machine backup. You just pick the last instance Time Machine ran, and you should be all set. Good luck!

Sean

05-10-2008, 06:39 AM

yea but if I wipe it and send it in and they fix it or replace it will I simply be able to plug in my hard drive and restore everything again?

Also how do I know what time machine backs up? Will it automatically do everything like docs, pics movies bookmarks address book email prefs

05-10-2008, 10:09 AM

richieg,

If you haven't already acted, you could download the free version of SuperDuper and it will make you a bootable backup.

It's easy, it'd free. It's so good, I'll bet you buy it later.

Noel