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How to reset an older Mac mini

How to do a factory reset

Posted on Apr 29, 2022 7:41 AM

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Posted on Apr 29, 2022 7:56 AM

What year model is the Mac Mini?

see > Identify your Mac mini model - Apple Support

If it is running High Sierra or later, startup in macOS Recovery

as per > Use Disk Utility to erase an Intel-based Mac - Apple Support

If you plan on selling it or giving it away, trading it in or recycling it,

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

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Apr 29, 2022 7:56 AM in response to Stan2morrow

What year model is the Mac Mini?

see > Identify your Mac mini model - Apple Support

If it is running High Sierra or later, startup in macOS Recovery

as per > Use Disk Utility to erase an Intel-based Mac - Apple Support

If you plan on selling it or giving it away, trading it in or recycling it,

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

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How to reset an older Mac mini

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