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Q: Working iBook OS 9.02. How do I remove data?

I have a iBook with the discs that came with it.  I'm wanting to dispose of the computer but would like to clean the hard disc properly.  There seems to be nothing in help on the computer or the manual that came with it. 

 

I also have a iMac G5 in good working condition.  I'm not how to get rid of this "left over" hardware.  Any help would be appreciated.

Posted on Jan 1, 2016 7:44 AM

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Q: Working iBook OS 9.02. How do I remove data?

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  • by macjack,Helpful

    macjack macjack Jan 1, 2016 8:01 AM in response to bms910
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    Jan 1, 2016 8:01 AM in response to bms910

    The proper way to "clean" a computer before selling it is to zero the hard drive. This will make all your data irretrievable.

     

    Steps for zeroing the drive Disk Utility:

     

    1. Insert your Mac OS X CD-ROM disc or Restore DVD disc, then restart the computer while holding the C key until you see the spinning gear.

    2. Once started up from CD or DVD, choose Disk Utility from the Installer menu.

    Important: Do not click Continue in the first screen of the Installer. If you do, you must restart from disc to access Disk Utility.

    3. Choose the entire disk (top icon).

    4. Choose erase tab.

    5. Click on Options

    6. Choose "write zeros".

    7. Erase

    This will take a bit of time because the computer is physically writing zeros to each block.

     

    You should then re-install the original OS from the system disks and deliver the Mac to the new owner with the system disks that shipped with it.

     

    If you want it to boot as new at startup, do the installation of OS X and follow the onscreen prompts until it asks you to enter a username and password to create your first account. Quit the installer and shut down the system. The next time the system is powered on it will display the same welcome message and be ready to setup OS X.

     

    "I'm not how to get rid of this "left over" hardware."

    If you are in the US Goodwill will take them off your hands.