Success! And with no discernible data loss.
The new drive is quiet and big, and I’m very happy to be in the Terrabyte Club, even if it is spread over two different internal drives.
Let me clarify my earlier statement: no discernible data loss except for some problems I had with Apple Mail.
And let me also clarify this: I don’t find it particularly complimentary when people bark at me, so please don’t assume I’ll be flattered if you say (or type) “woof” to me, no matter how affectionately it’s intended.
One more thing directed at my three (two? one?) remaining San Francisco readers: can someone please offer my husband a room? He’s really nice, and he never does stupid stuff like smoking pot or peeing on the carpet.