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Wiping old iMac clean

Hello - How do I wipe my 21.5 " imac from 2011 clean before I recycle it

at an Apple store? I've been searching multiple boards and no info other than remote wipe.

Thank you,

Terry

Posted on Jan 3, 2021 5:52 PM

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Posted on Jan 3, 2021 6:19 PM

See instructions in: What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac - Apple Support

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Jan 3, 2021 6:19 PM in response to mikeyhouser

See instructions in: What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac - Apple Support

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Jan 3, 2021 7:11 PM in response to FoxFifth

Thank you, I appreciate the link as I was stuck in a loop.

Happy NY!

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