@Allan, Internet Recovery installs the version of OS X that was shipped on the Mac, which may not be the last version one had installed. I already posted as an answer the Internet Recovery directions from Apple because I though see already replaced the drive. I misread and as such David Anderson's answer of making the OS X USB Installer is the best way to go if one still has a functioning version of OS X installed, or can have it made on a friends Mac. Either way is better then paying $99 to have it installed.

– Jul 23 '16 at 11:43 •. To avoid having to install OS X twice, do the following. Before removing your existing hard disk, follow the steps given below: • Download El Capitan (OS X 10.11) from the. • Create a bootable installer for OS X. For this you will need a USB flash drive. How to turn on the webcam for mac. Both of the above steps are outlined at the Apple web site: '.

If you are not able to do follow the instructions on the link above, or are wary or using command lines, download a free tool called Unibeast onto your Mac. It will create the bootable USB device for you. I don't own the tool or promote it so I won't link it but I do recommend it since it helped me. A simple search should bring it up. If not, the rest of this guide continues: Once your new disk is installed, do the following. • Insert the flash drive in a USB port on your Mac. • Start the Mac and hold down the option key.

INTRODUCTION Use this guide to completely replace your mini's hard drive. TOOLS: 2 mm Hex Screwdriver (1) Mac Mini Logic Board Removal Tool (1) Spudger (1).

• Select to boot from the flash drive. • Use the Disk Utility application to create a single partition to install El Capitan (OS X 10.11). • Quit the Disk Utility application. Converter needed for new mac laptop to usb stick. • Select 'Reinstall OS X'.

• by holding down Option-Command-R immediately after turning on or restarting your Mac. Video converter for mac free. Release the keys when you see the Apple logo.

Startup is complete when you see the OS X Utilities window. • Open Disk Utility from the OS X Utilities window, then using the OS X Extended (Journaled) format. Quit Disk Utility when done. • Choose Reinstall OS X from the OS X Utilities window, then follow the onscreen instructions. This installs the OS X that came with your Mac when it was new.

This version isn't associated with your Apple ID. The new owner can then with their Apple ID. • When done, your Mac restarts to a setup assistant. Press Command (⌘)-Q, then click Shut Down.

That way the new owner can complete the steps of the setup assistant using their own information.