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Repair your MacBook Pro from another computer using Firewire (Thunderbolt)

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This article describes how to repair your Laptop using another Mac computer with the same system on it.

1. First plug in the Firewire into the correct port in both computers. The good computer should be on and the computer to be repaired should be shut down.

First plug in the Firewire into the correct port in both computers. The good computer should be on and the computer to be repaired should be shut down.

2. Pressing the power button and the "T" on the keyboard will start the thunderbolt.

Pressing the power button and the "T" on the keyboard will start the thunderbolt.

3. Choose from the good computer the hard drive from the computer that needs repairs.

Choose from the good computer the hard drive from the computer that needs repairs.

4. Click "Repair"

Click "Repair"

5. Unplug and restart after repairs are complete.

Unplug and restart after repairs are complete.
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