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How do I back up my Mac when It won’t start

I can’t back up my MacBook air ‘20 prior to repair as it won’t restart, I also have confidential files that need to be removed/encrypted before sending for repair

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.6

Posted on Oct 15, 2022 4:10 AM

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Posted on Oct 15, 2022 7:24 AM

Files on Macs with Apple silicon or Intel Macs with the Apple T2 Security Chip are already encrypted in hardware:


Identify your MacBook Air model - Apple Support


They are also encrypted if you used FileVault: Use FileVault to encrypt the startup disk on your Mac


If you are unable to power on your Mac its files cannot be accessed.

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Oct 15, 2022 7:24 AM in response to emcg13

Files on Macs with Apple silicon or Intel Macs with the Apple T2 Security Chip are already encrypted in hardware:


Identify your MacBook Air model - Apple Support


They are also encrypted if you used FileVault: Use FileVault to encrypt the startup disk on your Mac


If you are unable to power on your Mac its files cannot be accessed.

How do I back up my Mac when It won’t start

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