How to reset an older Mac mini
How to do a factory reset
Apple Intelligence is now available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac!
📢 Newsroom Update
Apple unveils the new iMac with M4, supercharged by Apple Intelligence and available in fresh colors. Learn more >
Apple unveils the new iMac with M4, supercharged by Apple Intelligence and available in fresh colors. Learn more >
📢 Newsroom Update
Apple’s all-new Mac mini is more mighty, more mini, and built for Apple Intelligence. Learn more >
Apple’s all-new Mac mini is more mighty, more mini, and built for Apple Intelligence. Learn more >
How to do a factory reset
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
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
How to reset an older Mac mini