Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

Apple 2010 iMac - Snow Leopard - Erase Hard Drive

Hello


Would anyone have some advice on how I can erase my iMac. It won't kick into Recovery on start up. I've called Apple and they advised that I need the Leopard Installer CD which we no longer have.


Appreciate it if anyone know if there is a possible work around this that does not involve buying the CD.


Thank you!

Posted on Nov 26, 2022 7:17 AM

Reply
Question marked as Best reply

Posted on Nov 26, 2022 8:36 AM

If you no longer have the original gray install disc set that came with the 2010 Mac mini?

You can buy a Retail Snow Leopard Upgrade DVD from E-Bay.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/324982262289


Then you can update the 2010 iMac from Snow Leopard up to High Sierra.

How to download macOS - Apple Support


Another option is to create a bootable installer on a flash drive.

Create a bootable installer for macOS - Apple Support

3 replies
Question marked as Best reply

Nov 26, 2022 8:36 AM in response to ruan52

If you no longer have the original gray install disc set that came with the 2010 Mac mini?

You can buy a Retail Snow Leopard Upgrade DVD from E-Bay.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/324982262289


Then you can update the 2010 iMac from Snow Leopard up to High Sierra.

How to download macOS - Apple Support


Another option is to create a bootable installer on a flash drive.

Create a bootable installer for macOS - Apple Support

Apple 2010 iMac - Snow Leopard - Erase Hard Drive

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple ID.