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Trying to reinstall macOS Big Sur after erasing the disk

Trying to reinstall macOS Big Sur after erasing the disk ,Its asking which disc to install the macOS but not showing any discs to install to

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.6

Posted on Oct 3, 2021 9:00 AM

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Posted on Oct 3, 2021 9:09 AM

Is your MacBook Air an Intel or M1 model?


Depending on which model, double-check how you erased the internal drive by using one of the following support articles:


For Intel: How to erase your Intel-based Mac - Apple Support

For M1: How to erase a Mac with Apple silicon - Apple Support


Then to reinstall macOS: How to reinstall macOS - Apple Support

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Oct 3, 2021 9:09 AM in response to Iceman7666

Is your MacBook Air an Intel or M1 model?


Depending on which model, double-check how you erased the internal drive by using one of the following support articles:


For Intel: How to erase your Intel-based Mac - Apple Support

For M1: How to erase a Mac with Apple silicon - Apple Support


Then to reinstall macOS: How to reinstall macOS - Apple Support

Trying to reinstall macOS Big Sur after erasing the disk

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