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cannot erase apple iMac disk using pc keyboard for trade in

in process of preparing iMac for trade in.. all functions complete except for final component. that is to erase disk. I do not have an apple keyboard . I have only a pc keyboard and cannot use it to get to Mac OS utility reinstall and disk utility to erase my disk

iMac Line (2012 and Later)

Posted on Nov 2, 2020 9:49 AM

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Posted on Nov 2, 2020 10:23 AM

Hold the Windows + R key at startup. If that doesn't work, try the Alt (option) + R keys.

see > https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204904

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cannot erase apple iMac disk using pc keyboard for trade in

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