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Think I’ve gone too far with erasing files to sell Mac book air just flashes a file with a question mark

Tried to rest Mac book air 2015 but forgot to reinstall Mac OS

Posted on Jan 3, 2021 5:22 AM

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Posted on Jan 3, 2021 5:26 AM

Here’s what to do https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204323

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Jan 3, 2021 5:26 AM in response to Mallymoo55

Here’s what to do https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204323

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Mallymoo55 Author

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Jan 3, 2021 8:38 AM in response to mulberry58

Perfect really pleased with the info and how quickly I had a response.

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Think I’ve gone too far with erasing files to sell Mac book air just flashes a file with a question mark

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