Fresh install of OSX on new SSD?

Hi, ive just bought a SSD for my macbook pro and would like a fresh copy of OSX installed on it.

I can put back ups of photos ect onto an external HDD

My question is; how do i install OSX onto the new drive?

Do i fit the new drive, put the disk in and turn it on?

Thanks

slimbo011 said:

Do i fit the new drive, put the disk in and turn it on?

Thanks

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Pretty much! When you turn it on hold "C" and it should boot to the disc, then you can install the OS from there.

Here's what I would do.
-Put the os cd in the drive while still on the old OS screen and harddrive.
-Turn it off.
-Then replace the old harddrive with the new ssd.
-Hold down the "option" key while booting so it lets you pick to boot off the cd.
-Then, follow the simple steps until it takes you to the page that gives you a top menu bar.
-Go to the "Disk Utility" button so that you can partition/format the drive(you will need to).
-After that, just exit out of the Disk Utility program, and the install you prompt you for your next step.
-Grab a refreshing drink while you wait!