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my macbook air will not allow me to download macOs due to missing firmware partition after trying to reset my book and some how i made a huge mistake! i just got this havent even got past a day with it

Posted on Jul 31, 2021 11:06 PM

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TheLittles

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Jul 31, 2021 11:10 PM in response to btm256

btm256 Said:

"restore to factory errror: my macbook air will not allow me to download macOs due to missing firmware partition after trying to reset my book and some how i made a huge mistake! i just got this havent even got past a day with it"

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