How do I install OS X Lion on a new hard drive?

How do I install OS X Lion on a new hard drive?

The installation image is in the downloaded package and can be restore using Disk Utility.

1. Add the InstallESD.dmg image to Disk Utility.
2. Select empty USB drive and go to restore tab.
3. Make the InstallESD the source.
4. Make the USB Drive the target.
5. Click Restore.

How do I create a startup disk for Mac OS X Lion?

What To Know

1. Format drive for Mac: In Disk Utility, go to Partition > Volume Scheme > 1 Partition. Create volume name, choose Options > GUID > Apply.
2. In Lion SharedSupport folder, copy and drag . dmg file to Disk Utility > Source.
3. To boot: Insert flash drive in Mac and restart. Hold Option key while Mac reboots.

How do I boot my Mac after installing a new hard drive?

I hope it works for you.

1. Install the NEW hard drive back into Mac.
2. Connect the OLD device to the SATA/IDE connector, connect the USB to the Mac and turn on the power to the new hard drive.
3. Hold down the Option key and turn on the device to choose which device to boot to.

How do I transfer my macOS to a new hard drive?

The Cloning Process

1. Select your new volume (indented) and click on the “Restore” tab.
2. Drag your old volume to the Source field.
3. Drag your new hard drive to the Destination field.
4. Click the check box for “Erasing Destination”.
5. Click restore at the bottom and it then will start copying over to your new hard drive.

How do I reinstall Mountain Lion on my Mac?

Reinstalling Mountain Lion

1. Restart your computer, and immediately hold down command-r until the gray Apple logo appears.
2. If prompted, select your main language and then click the arrow.
3. Click Reinstall OS X, and then Continue.

How do I install OS X on a new hard drive?

Download the relevant macOS or OS X installer from Apple, then use Terminal to create a USB installer you can boot up from. Or use the OS X installation disc that came with your machine — or buy a new one — to boot up and install OS X on your Mac’s hard drive. You may need to reformat your new hard drive before installing macOS or OS X on it.

How do I download and install macOS on a Mac?

Click ‘Install’ and select your hard drive as the destination. Your Mac downloads the latest compatible version of macOS or OS X over the Internet and installs it on your hard drive. It may take some time. Follow the onscreen prompts to complete your macOS or OS X installation.

Why can’t I install lion on my new HDD replacement?

From what you describe it sounds like you are trying to install Lion on your newly installed HDD replacement but its not showing as a disk when you try to actually install Mac OS X. That indicates to me that the drive has not yet been formatted as Mac OS Extended Journaled, so it is not ready for Lion to install onto it.

How do I reinstall OS X if my hard drive is deleted?

After the drive is erased, close the Disk Utility window. If you’re not connected to the Internet, choose a network from the Wi-Fi menu. Select the option to Reinstall OS X. Click Continue and follow the onscreen instructions to reinstall OS X. Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.