I bought a Mac Book Pro 2009 from a friend and want to put a new hard in and start with a clean install. This is my first Mac, so not familiar with the process. My friend already backed up his data, don't need to save anything.
I have worked as a Network Admin for many years, so I know how to physically replace the hard drive. Just need to know how to get the OS on the disk. I've already created an admin account on the Macbook. Mostly wondering if I just need to burn a disk image to a flash drive and boot to it? Do I need a license key? If so, where can I find it.
OS: Which Mac OS is suggested? I will put in an SSD. When it's open, I'll see if I have more RAM for it (assuming it can take RAM from a PC laptop). It has 4GB now, might be able to do 6 or 8GB.
Thanks for any help.
I have worked as a Network Admin for many years, so I know how to physically replace the hard drive. Just need to know how to get the OS on the disk. I've already created an admin account on the Macbook. Mostly wondering if I just need to burn a disk image to a flash drive and boot to it? Do I need a license key? If so, where can I find it.
OS: Which Mac OS is suggested? I will put in an SSD. When it's open, I'll see if I have more RAM for it (assuming it can take RAM from a PC laptop). It has 4GB now, might be able to do 6 or 8GB.
Thanks for any help.