[SOLVED] Installation of new Samsung 850 Pro 512 SSD onto MacBook lab top not booting

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I've just purchased a new Samsung 850 Pro 512 GB SSD. I installed it onto my MacBook after cloning/copying it following all CNet instructions via the website using SuperDuper, which is bootable. For some reason, it won't boot. I've tried twice to erase/copy/clone and install again to no avail! Could it be a bad disk or am I missing something?
 
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Strange they work fine in any browser I try.

From linked articles. Omitted or modified sections focused on your needs.

Start up from macOS Recovery
macOS Recovery installs different versions of macOS depending on the key combination you press while starting up. Hold down one of these combinations immediately after pressing the power button to turn on your Mac. Release when you see the Apple logo or a spinning globe.
Command-R
Reinstall the latest macOS that was installed on your Mac, without upgrading to a later version.1
Option-Command-R
Upgrade to the latest macOS that is compatible with your Mac.2
Shift-Option-Command-R
Requires macOS Sierra 10.12.4 or later Reinstall the macOS that came with your Mac, or the version closest to it...

pamanzo

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Sorry, your link to Apple support just takes me to their general website. I frankly don't understand how to do those things otherwise! I suppose that I start by reinstalling my old disk back in my MacBook! Then what?
 
Strange they work fine in any browser I try.

From linked articles. Omitted or modified sections focused on your needs.

Start up from macOS Recovery
macOS Recovery installs different versions of macOS depending on the key combination you press while starting up. Hold down one of these combinations immediately after pressing the power button to turn on your Mac. Release when you see the Apple logo or a spinning globe.
Command-R
Reinstall the latest macOS that was installed on your Mac, without upgrading to a later version.1
Option-Command-R
Upgrade to the latest macOS that is compatible with your Mac.2
Shift-Option-Command-R
Requires macOS Sierra 10.12.4 or later Reinstall the macOS that came with your Mac, or the version closest to it that is still available.
1. If you're selling or giving away a Mac that is using OS X El Capitan or earlier, use Option-Command-R to make sure that the installation isn't associated with your Apple ID.
2. If you haven't already installed macOS Sierra 10.12.4 or later, Option-Command-R reinstalls the macOS that came with your Mac, or the version closest to it that is still available.

Erase your startup disk
Erasing your startup disk permanently deletes all of the data stored on it.
1. Select Disk Utility from the utilities window of macOS Recovery, then click Continue.
2. Select your startup disk in the sidebar of Disk Utility.
3. Select the disk name, not the volume name indented beneath it.
4. Click the Erase button or tab.
5. If you don't see an erase button or tab, select the volume name indented beneath the disk name, then look again.
6. Complete these fields:
- Name: Enter a name for your disk, such as "Macintosh HD".
- Format: Choose Mac OS Extended (Journaled).
- Scheme (if available): Choose GUID Partition Map.
- Click Erase to begin erasing your disk.
7. When done, quit Disk Utility to return to the utilities window. You're now ready to reinstall macOS.

Choose reinstall macOS then Continue

Use Migration Assistant
1. Open Migration Assistant, which is in the Utilities folder of your Applications folder.
2. Click Continue.
3. When asked how you want to transfer your information, select the option to transfer from a Mac, Time Machine backup, or startup disk.
4. Click Continue.
 
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pamanzo

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I want to say thank you for giving me a detailed answer to my problem. In the end, I couldn't get Migration Assistant going for some reason (kept spinning wheels); but was able to go back to "SuperDuper" to clone my new 850 Pro 512 GB SSD! Thanks again. Glad you're there.
 

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Can you attach you SSd as secndary slave device to primary booting MacBook's SSD? Then go to Disk Utility either from boot or OS application, and parttion it as bootable MacBook partition
 
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