Macbook format/reinstall

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Hi,

I have 2 macbook pro's, one is new and running Lion (10.7.2) and the other is from mid 2007. Is it possible/allowed to format the old one and install Lion from the new one on it?

Thanks for any help
 
i wouldnt put money on it working (not to mention any EULA implications of not paying for the upgrade), in my experience macs are EXTREMELY fussy over what disk is used to install the OS. use the original disk then upgrade from the app store would be my suggestion.
 
The install DVD with the newer computer is not the same as a retail disc. It may or may not work with an earlier computer but I'd say it probably will. Assuming the older Mac meets the hardware requirements for Lion it should install OK

Whether that's within the licensing terms of the OS is another matter

Nick Froome
 
neil_g said:
in my experience macs are EXTREMELY fussy over what disk is used to install the OS
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This is very true. If you try to use a bundled installer DVD older than the Mac it almost certainly won't work. Retail DVDs are different and should work with any computer that predates the installer, assuming they meet the hardware requirements

Nick Froome
 
Why not just clone your new MBP (via target disc mode, hooked up via FW800) to the old one? Assuming the old one meets Lion hardware requirements...
 
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