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how to reset my macbook

I want to know how to completely reset my MacBook.


MacBook Air 11″, macOS 12.5

Posted on Nov 8, 2022 11:04 AM

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Posted on Nov 8, 2022 11:11 AM

See the instructions in this Apple article: What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac - Apple Support

Note that the instructions in item 2 in that article only apply to newer Macs; older Macs will use steps 3 through 9 instead of step 2.

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Nov 8, 2022 11:12 AM in response to Luna_160

This may help if you decide to go this route:

Erase your Mac and reset it to factory settings - Apple Support (CA)


Everything will be erased. I recommend a backup just in case before doing this.


This page can help too, if using Intel based Mac:

How to reinstall macOS - Apple Support (CA)

If you want your data erased, then you will need to wipe/erase the disk first before installing Mac OS.


Hope this helps.


Adam


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