Being careful, I have completed these same manoeuvres using VO, many times. VoiceOver works well throughout most of it, with only a few questionable areas.
That being said, the processes below are pretty straight forward. You should have a good working knowledge of installing Mac operating systems and experience with external drives, as well as being comfortable with VoiceOver or your preferred adaptive interface. This post is intended for intermediate to advanced Mac users. Intended for Intermediate to Advanced Mac Users