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2009 mac book needs reset

this macbook doesn't work well. i need to reset it


Posted on Feb 8, 2021 1:22 PM

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Posted on Feb 8, 2021 11:12 PM

Depending on what's the cause of symptoms you see, there may be relief

by using some of the means this article provides; none of these seem easy.


• About macOS Recovery on Intel-based Mac computers - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201314


This explains some of the ways what is offered may be helpful.


Each issue has causes; to troubleshoot them involves trying to

resolve them through discovery & thus attempt to solve them.


The following article has similar yet different means toward an

end; hopefully a successful outcome by another route. See the

portion near bottom of this page, which shows 'other' options.


• How to reinstall macOS - Apple Support

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



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Feb 8, 2021 11:12 PM in response to mitra119

Depending on what's the cause of symptoms you see, there may be relief

by using some of the means this article provides; none of these seem easy.


• About macOS Recovery on Intel-based Mac computers - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201314


This explains some of the ways what is offered may be helpful.


Each issue has causes; to troubleshoot them involves trying to

resolve them through discovery & thus attempt to solve them.


The following article has similar yet different means toward an

end; hopefully a successful outcome by another route. See the

portion near bottom of this page, which shows 'other' options.


• How to reinstall macOS - Apple Support

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



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