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Reset my MacBook Pro 2012

How do I do a factory reset

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Feb 17, 2022 4:31 PM

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If you have an Apple Silicon Mac or a Mac with a T2 chip do this.Erase all content and settings on Mac - Apple Support If you have an Intel Mac do this.Use Disk Utility to erase an Intel-based Mac - Apple Support

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Feb 17, 2022 5:57 PM in response to Jlosack

If you have an Apple Silicon Mac or a Mac with a T2 chip do this.Erase all content and settings on Mac - Apple Support If you have an Intel Mac do this.Use Disk Utility to erase an Intel-based Mac - Apple Support

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Feb 17, 2022 4:46 PM in response to Jlosack

See instructions in What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac - Apple Support

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Feb 17, 2022 6:06 PM in response to Jlosack

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How do I restore it

See: Restore your Mac from a backup - Apple Support

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Feb 17, 2022 5:39 PM in response to FoxFifth

How do I restore it

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