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erasing everything on my MacBook Pro 2009 MacBook

how to tell that my computer has been completely erased



MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Nov 4, 2021 8:54 AM

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Posted on Nov 5, 2021 10:20 AM

Hello sosy97,


Thanks for using Apple Support Communities. We understand that you'd like to know how if your MacBook Pro has been completely erased. We're happy to help.


Take a look at the following resources to make sure you've taken the appropriate steps to restore your Mac to factory settings. Once the Mac has been completely erased and restarted you will be prompted to use Setup Assistant.

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac

Use Disk Utility to erase an Intel-based Mac


Let us know if this helps. If you're having issues erasing your Mac, tell us more about what you're experiencing. Be sure to include specific error messages and any troubleshooting steps that you may have tried.


Have a great day!

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Nov 5, 2021 10:20 AM in response to sosy97

Hello sosy97,


Thanks for using Apple Support Communities. We understand that you'd like to know how if your MacBook Pro has been completely erased. We're happy to help.


Take a look at the following resources to make sure you've taken the appropriate steps to restore your Mac to factory settings. Once the Mac has been completely erased and restarted you will be prompted to use Setup Assistant.

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac

Use Disk Utility to erase an Intel-based Mac


Let us know if this helps. If you're having issues erasing your Mac, tell us more about what you're experiencing. Be sure to include specific error messages and any troubleshooting steps that you may have tried.


Have a great day!

erasing everything on my MacBook Pro 2009 MacBook

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