Modify macbook install disc to work with iMac?

[timswim78]

Background: I have a MacBook and an iMac. Both of them came with Leopard. I scratched the iMac's discs, and I want to reinstall Leopard on the iMac.

I seem to remember reading that you can make an image of the OS X install disc and modify some files so that it will work on other Mac's. This would really help me to reinstall Leopard on my iMac. I have googled furiously, but I cannot find the page that has the instructions for this.

 

[RichieZ]

i'm sure you could do it, or you could call apple and ask them to send you some new restore disks.

 

[Kmax82]

If you're within your warranty period, I believe it's free to have them resend the discs. But you'd have to check with your local store.

 

[timswim78]

Any technical ideas?

 

[Tyranicus]

While technically illegal, but not really since you own a Leopard license, you could download the Leopard installer from your favorite torrent site and burn it. Of course, you'll need a dual-layer burner and disc.

 

[mshan]

What happens if you change the original hardware on a Mac Mini?

(e.g. change out a combo drive for a super drive)

Does the original restore disc detect current hardware and install proper drives, or is it truly just an image of original configuration of Mac Mini?

 

[tefleming]

Originally posted by: mshan
What happens if you change the original hardware on a Mac Mini?

(e.g. change out a combo drive for a super drive)

Does the original restore disc detect current hardware and install proper drives, or is it truly just an image of original configuration of Mac Mini?

I think it's driven off the firmware/motherboard. I've replaced both the DVD Drive and the Processor on mine and not had a problem.