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How can I reset my MacBook after I have backed it up?

How can I reset my MacBook Air after I have backed it up?

MacBook Air (2020 or later)

Posted on Jun 7, 2022 1:31 PM

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Posted on Jun 7, 2022 1:41 PM

That would depend on your Mac's chip and macOS version


For intel-based Macs


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


For Apple Silicon Macs


Use Disk Utility to erase a Mac with Apple silicon - Apple Support


For Macs with macOS Monterey, they have this option


Erase all content and settings on Mac - Apple Support


Hope that helps! Best of luck!

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Jun 7, 2022 1:41 PM in response to hockeyhannah

That would depend on your Mac's chip and macOS version


For intel-based Macs


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


For Apple Silicon Macs


Use Disk Utility to erase a Mac with Apple silicon - Apple Support


For Macs with macOS Monterey, they have this option


Erase all content and settings on Mac - Apple Support


Hope that helps! Best of luck!

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