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Removing SSD Partition

I have created a bit of mess when trying to fix an issue with there being 50gb of "other" storage. I ended up messing up the SSD partition as well as creating several copies of it I think. When viewed under disk utility it looks like:

with the storage looking like:


Currently I am in the first "untitled" partition and would like to get rid of the SSD partition so as to free up space to give to my "untitled" partition. SSD - Data sounds important, but I believe its just a name. So my question is if I can just delete it/remove the "SSD-Data"/"SSD-Data-Data" and not cause any harm to my computer?

MacBook Air

Posted on Feb 9, 2023 9:42 PM

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Posted on Feb 10, 2023 3:54 AM

Is the User ( you ) prepared to Loose ALL DATA ?


If so,


Scorched Earth Method 


This method will WIPE ALL Data and there is No DATA Recovery - Period.


➡️ Only works on Intel Based Apple Computer ⬅️


To perform this action will require booting from a Bootable Installer


The Bootable Installer can Only be performed on an Apple Computer 


This will have to be performed from a Qualifying Computer to run the version of macOS to be made on the Bootable Installer.


Example : Bootable Installer of Monterey would have to be done on a computer that Qualifies to run Monterey.


Notation: If the computer being used to perform this action is Too New or Too Old to qualify to run the version of macOS - this computer can not be used.


Alternative is, to gain access to a Qualifying Apple Computer from a family member, friend or associate.


Extra Special Notation regarding the Touch ID equipped Apple Computer.


 About Startup Security Utility and Must Enable from Recovery Mode the ability to boot from External Drive Before Attempting 



1 - Shutdown computer and disconnect all external drive Except the newly created Bootable Installer.


2- Restart and immediately hold the OPTION key until the Startup Manager appears and choose the USB Drive. 


3 - It will present options >> Disk Utilities >> View >> View ALL attached Drives. 


4 - Choose the Upper Most Drive ( not the volumes indented and list below ).


5 - The drive normally is called Apple Media or Apple SSD - that is the drive to Erase and format as APFS with the GUID Partition Map.


6 - Once that is done >> backup out of Disk Utilities and choose install macOS. 


7 - Follow the prompts and it may automatically reboot several time. 


8 - Upon a final reboot - Setup Assist will present with the newer version of macOS.

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Feb 10, 2023 3:54 AM in response to Tummieache

Is the User ( you ) prepared to Loose ALL DATA ?


If so,


Scorched Earth Method 


This method will WIPE ALL Data and there is No DATA Recovery - Period.


➡️ Only works on Intel Based Apple Computer ⬅️


To perform this action will require booting from a Bootable Installer


The Bootable Installer can Only be performed on an Apple Computer 


This will have to be performed from a Qualifying Computer to run the version of macOS to be made on the Bootable Installer.


Example : Bootable Installer of Monterey would have to be done on a computer that Qualifies to run Monterey.


Notation: If the computer being used to perform this action is Too New or Too Old to qualify to run the version of macOS - this computer can not be used.


Alternative is, to gain access to a Qualifying Apple Computer from a family member, friend or associate.


Extra Special Notation regarding the Touch ID equipped Apple Computer.


 About Startup Security Utility and Must Enable from Recovery Mode the ability to boot from External Drive Before Attempting 



1 - Shutdown computer and disconnect all external drive Except the newly created Bootable Installer.


2- Restart and immediately hold the OPTION key until the Startup Manager appears and choose the USB Drive. 


3 - It will present options >> Disk Utilities >> View >> View ALL attached Drives. 


4 - Choose the Upper Most Drive ( not the volumes indented and list below ).


5 - The drive normally is called Apple Media or Apple SSD - that is the drive to Erase and format as APFS with the GUID Partition Map.


6 - Once that is done >> backup out of Disk Utilities and choose install macOS. 


7 - Follow the prompts and it may automatically reboot several time. 


8 - Upon a final reboot - Setup Assist will present with the newer version of macOS.

Removing SSD Partition

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