I recently bought a MacBook Unibody from 2010, and would like to install Ubuntu on it (this would be my first time installing or using Ubuntu). Before installing Ubuntu, I plan on removing the hard drive and installing a new SSD. After some research, I believe the plan below would work, but thought it would be best to check as this is my first time installing an SSD and my first time using Ubuntu.

1. Follow the first 3 steps here to create a bootable USB stick.


2. Physically remove the hard drive and install the blank SSD.


3. Power the MacBook on while holding the Option (or alt) key to access the boot menu (I'd be a bit concerned about this not working).


4. Follow the rest of the steps in the tutorial to install Ubuntu.

It's a new laptop, so I don't need to worry about losing anything. Does this look like the correct approach for my situation? Is there anything else I need to be aware of / careful about?

Thanks a lot in advance!