A mac computer was given to me out of an estate sale and I want to do a factory reset. How do I do that?
A mac computer was given to me out of an estate sale and I want to do a factory reset. How do I do that?
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To transfer ownership of a Mac follow these instructions: What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac - Apple Support.
Unless you know its former owner's Apple ID credentials you will need to start with Step 7.
Consider the possibility its owner may have designated a Legacy Contact for his or her Apple ID: How to add a Legacy Contact for your Apple ID - Apple Support.
Request access to an Apple account as a Legacy Contact - Apple Support
