Can I rename or move backup files from my Time Capsule?

I have replalced my Macbook Pro with a new one with the same name. I have backup files on Time Capsule (Time Machine files) that I need to preserve for now, but I want to start backing up the new MB Pro without Time Capsule mixing the old with the new (since they have the same name). So I'd like to move the old files to a different drive or rename them so Time Machine won't use them, but don't want to corrupt them in the process. And if that works, will I still be able to open them to restore select files if needed?
Really appreciate any advice on this.
Thanks
Fred

You will corrupt your backups if you change any name in your backed up folders. What I recommend you to do is to move your backup files of the old Mac to another external drive, so you do not have them stored on the Time Capsule taking up space for the new Mac > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5096?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US
Also, see > http://pondini.org/TM/18.html#id21

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