Mac repair raises a bootable backup question
A 2019 Pro needs a battery re. The internal drive could be erased during service, so a is wanted as protection.
and may not be able to make a clone that actually boots on newer Mac setups. The practical question is how to back up the whole Mac before repair so it can be restored or restarted quickly if the drive is wiped.
Key points
- A 2019 Pro is going in for a battery re.
- The main risk is that the internal drive may be erased during service.
- The desired backup is a , not just a copy of files.
- and may not reliably create s on newer Mac setups.
- owners can treat this as a prompt to review recovery plans before work.