If you are going to reuse the old disk format/partition it as required.Go to Apple menu > System Preferences > System > Accounts (or Users & Groups in Lion) > select the "setup" account on the left > click the "-" button to delete the account and choose the "Delete the home folder".Now make a new up-to-date backup or clone your new boot disk.Test everything is working okay on your new boot disk and in your usual user account.Once the migration has been completed logout (Apple menu > logout) and login with your usual user account.NOTE: Be patient as the migration could take a long time especially if your old disk was large and/or you are using a USB connection. Transfer your user account(s), applications and system settings as required.In the Migration Assistant follow the on screen instructions and at the Migration Method stage select "From a Time Machine backup or other disk".Connect the external case/dock with your old disk in it to your computer.Go to Macintosh HD > Applications > Utilities > Migration Assistant.
Upgrade the disk in your computer as per the individual instructions for the computer that you have.Prepare your tools and unpack your new disk.NOTE: A good tip is to use an ice cube tray for tracking screws that you may have to remove. Make sure you have plenty of time and space to perform the upgrade - use a clean, flat surface (a towel can be useful to prevent scratching/movement).If you are upgrading to a Solid State Disk (SSD) see our article on upgrading to/using SSDs. Step By Step Instructions For Upgrading Your Disk NOTE: Only Intel based Mac minis have a SATA hard disk. Mac Mini (Mid 2010 onwards) Intel aluminium models iFixit's repair guides.Mac Mini (Early 2006 to Late 2009) Intel white models iFixit's repair guides.
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