Booting MBP from an external drive to install SSD

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hi everyone, i'm purchasing 256gb crucial m4 next week replace crappy 5400rpm hdd, , i'm thinking on installation steps:

  1. replace old hdd brand new crucial m4.
  2. put old hdd in external enclosure, , connect mbp via usb.
  3. boot mbp old hdd via usb.
  4. copy old hdd brand new crucial m4 via carbon copy cloner.
  5. put seat belt on , enjoy!

procedure ok or there wrong? ccc process work ok, taking account it's running external hdd via usb?

i'm not considering clean installation, recommend (i'm lazy).

thank in advance , sorry english.
 

the path i'd follow (and have mbp):
boot dvd or other external , ensure hdd cleaned using disk utility (backup first).
put ssd in external enclosure
format ssd desired , use carbon copy clone existing hdd ssd
swap drives (ssd internal , hdd external) , verify proper operation. wipe hdd , use new task (could kept backup bootable drive if ssd issues - did).

has been on year running ssd in mine using both osx (sl , lion) win 7 bootcamp install too. no issues other runs , fast.
 


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