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How can I erase my old mac’s hard drive

The erase button is not activated in the disk utility to erase. It’s a mid 2012 Mac book and running os high Sierra.

Posted on May 30, 2021 7:18 AM

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Posted on May 30, 2021 8:27 AM

alison2 wrote:

The erase button is not activated in the disk utility to erase. It’s a mid 2012 Mac book and running os high Sierra.


You can not erase a drive that you are booted from...


How to erase an Intel-based Mac

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


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




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May 30, 2021 8:27 AM in response to alison2

alison2 wrote:

The erase button is not activated in the disk utility to erase. It’s a mid 2012 Mac book and running os high Sierra.


You can not erase a drive that you are booted from...


How to erase an Intel-based Mac

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


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




How can I erase my old mac’s hard drive

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