Q: How do I reset my Macbook Pro without recovery disc?
I bought a used Macbook Pro, however the seller did not provide the recovery disc. How do I reset my system? Can I just change the apple id and continue working?
MacBook Pro, OS X Yosemite (10.10.5)
Posted on Aug 10, 2016 8:03 PM
Hi Paul, you can't change the Apple ID and keep working, because the Mac is still registered to the old owner's Apple ID. Which means, you won't be able to download updates or do anything which requires an Apple ID.
The original owner should have erased the hard drive and re-installed OS X.
What to do before selling or giving away your Mac - Apple Support
You need to erase the disk or you will forever be stuck with his Apple ID and will be unable to upgrade, register your Mac or use other functions. Backup all your data first. then follow the steps in this Apple Support Topic under "Erase your hard drive and re-install OS X. It will re-install the original OS and you will upgrade to latest OS.
How to reinstall OS X on your Mac - Apple Support
You will need install discs or another bootable drive to install from. What OS did your Mac originally ship with? You may be able to download 10.6.8 If you don't know give us the specs on the Mac, model and year.
Download Mac OS X 10.6.8 Update v.1.1
If you don't know give us the specs on the Mac, model and year.
Posted on Aug 11, 2016 11:12 PM