Okay, I am installing an OWC SSD into my 2007 Macbook A1181 2,1. I want to put a fresh install of OSX lion onto the solid state drive, I want none of my previous memory. How would I go about installing this? My first thoughts were using an install disc, but I wasn't aware that lion didnt come with it. I just need to know how to do a fresh install onto my new SSD without keeping any of my prior stuff. Thanks
Macbook OSX lion install
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If you purchased Lion via your Apple ID, then you should still be able to download it through your purchased items in the App Store. Do that and create a "bootable Lion disk" - google that, you'll find plenty of "how to" articles.
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Here's a great how to on creating a Lion USB bootable "disk":
Make a Bootable Mac OS X 10.7 Lion Installer from a USB Flash Drive
Make a Bootable Mac OS X 10.7 Lion Installer from a USB Flash Drive
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