Transferring information to a new MacBook

How do I transfer to information to my new MacBook if my old MacBook is not usable?



MacBook Pro (2020 and later)

Posted on Jul 5, 2021 12:26 PM

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Posted on Jul 5, 2021 01:17 PM

swilson1001 wrote:

How do I transfer to information to my new MacBook if my old MacBook is not usable?




As indicated above... from a backup source, which most use a USB connection.


New Mac's have USBC/Thunderbolt: USB-C to USB Adapter - Apple



The most trouble free way to move to a new machine, is using the Setup Assistant on the initial boot of a brand new machine— you have one shot here. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205749


If that opportunity has past, the second best way is use the Migration Assistant.

How to move your content to a new Mac https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204350


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Jul 5, 2021 01:17 PM in response to swilson1001

swilson1001 wrote:

How do I transfer to information to my new MacBook if my old MacBook is not usable?




As indicated above... from a backup source, which most use a USB connection.


New Mac's have USBC/Thunderbolt: USB-C to USB Adapter - Apple



The most trouble free way to move to a new machine, is using the Setup Assistant on the initial boot of a brand new machine— you have one shot here. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205749


If that opportunity has past, the second best way is use the Migration Assistant.

How to move your content to a new Mac https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204350


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