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- 21" iMac Core 2 Duo (12gb RAM) - Mavericks
My early 2010 21.5" iMac's HDD is reported to have failed S.M.A.R.T HDD diagnostics and needs to be replaced before I can upgrade to Mavericks. I use Time Machine to backup machine to a dedicated external USB drive. The failed disk is a 500GB. I have a 2TB replacement HDD. What is the best approach here?
1. clone existing HDD to replacement HDD?
2. Install new HDD, boot to disk utility and restore from Time Machine?
Some what of a Apple newb here so go easy. Any insight/advice is appreciated.
Thanks,
Jacob Maguire
1. clone existing HDD to replacement HDD?
2. Install new HDD, boot to disk utility and restore from Time Machine?
Some what of a Apple newb here so go easy. Any insight/advice is appreciated.
Thanks,
Jacob Maguire