If I have already moved all my files to a new Macbook, do I still need to create a backup on the old Macbook before trading it in?

If I have already moved all my files to a new Macbook, do I still need to create a backup on the old Macbook before trading it in? This is for receiving credit from Apple.

MacBook Air 13", OS X 10.10

Posted on Dec 18, 2019 11:07 AM

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Posted on Dec 18, 2019 12:29 PM

If you're sure you're not missing anything on your new Macbook (check twice) and you are going to trade in your old one: no.

Maybe you saw this: https://support.apple.com/sl-si/HT201065

The first step in this support article (backup your old Mac) is only to make sure you don't lose files you still need on a new Mac

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If I have already moved all my files to a new Macbook, do I still need to create a backup on the old Macbook before trading it in?

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