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how do i make sure my computer is erased?

getting my old computer ready to trade in. how do i make sure my computer is erased?

Posted on Aug 23, 2020 9:37 PM

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Posted on Aug 23, 2020 9:55 PM

• How to erase a disk for Mac - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208496


Erasing your diskFor most reasons to erase, including when reformatting a disk

or selling, giving away, or trading in your Mac, you should erase your entire disk.


Instructions involve restarting in macOS Recovery to use macOS Utilities, etc.

[Other options How to Re-install macOS from macOS Recovery - Apple Support]


Good luck & happy computing!🌞🐝

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Aug 23, 2020 9:55 PM in response to allysonjune

• How to erase a disk for Mac - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208496


Erasing your diskFor most reasons to erase, including when reformatting a disk

or selling, giving away, or trading in your Mac, you should erase your entire disk.


Instructions involve restarting in macOS Recovery to use macOS Utilities, etc.

[Other options How to Re-install macOS from macOS Recovery - Apple Support]


Good luck & happy computing!🌞🐝

how do i make sure my computer is erased?

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