For Migration assistant, it works best with the same OS (operating system) but should work as long as you are at least running OS 10.7 or later.


Prerequisites: This process can take several hours depending on the amount of files being transferred so it's best to allocate time to have the computers sit, plugged in, and on the network.


On the New computer (B) log on until you see the desktop and applications, verify it's connected to the same Wireless or Wired internet as the Old computer (A).

Use Launchpad to open Migration Assistant, click continue and set aside.

On A, repeat the last two steps and open Migration Assistant, A will be the "From" device and B will be the "To" device.

Carefully read through the prompts and the process should begin to automatically copy files and folders over and will resolve with Computer B having a copy of all the previous files in their approximate locations.

Contact OunceIT/your school's management to verify what the next steps for the device are, as Computer A will need to have your personal files removed before the transition is complete.