preparing macbook for trade-in, do I need to reinstall macos after erasing

I’m preparing my 2017 MacBook Pro for Apple authorized trade-in program credit. I’ve followed all directions and I’ve erased hard drive in Recovery Mode Disk Utility. At this point, do I need to Reinstall macOS as part of preparing the MacBook for trade-in?

MacBook, OS X 10.11

Posted on Sep 21, 2023 7:49 PM

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Posted on Sep 21, 2023 8:05 PM

outback_dave Said:

"preparing macbook for trade-in, do I need to reinstall macos after erasing: I’m preparing my 2017 MacBook Pro for Apple authorized trade-in program credit. I’ve followed all directions and I’ve erased hard drive in Recovery Mode Disk Utility. At this point, do I need to Reinstall macOS as part of preparing the MacBook for trade-in?"

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Prepping a MAc for Trade in:

Unless informed otherwise, just performed as instructed here: What to do Before you Sell, Give Away, Trade in, or Recycle your Mac - Apple Support


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Sep 21, 2023 8:05 PM in response to outback_dave

outback_dave Said:

"preparing macbook for trade-in, do I need to reinstall macos after erasing: I’m preparing my 2017 MacBook Pro for Apple authorized trade-in program credit. I’ve followed all directions and I’ve erased hard drive in Recovery Mode Disk Utility. At this point, do I need to Reinstall macOS as part of preparing the MacBook for trade-in?"

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Prepping a MAc for Trade in:

Unless informed otherwise, just performed as instructed here: What to do Before you Sell, Give Away, Trade in, or Recycle your Mac - Apple Support


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