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systems erase isn't supported on my lapttop. I'm trading it in and need to delete everything before shipping how do I do that?

i transferred all information from my macbook pro to my macbook air but I can't erase and reset my macbook pro because it says it isn't supported. I need to put this macbook pro in the mail for trade in. How do I erase it

MacBook (2017)

Posted on Oct 7, 2023 8:05 AM

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Posted on Oct 7, 2023 8:23 AM

See the following Apple Support article for information on erasing a Mac: What to do before you sell, give away, trade in, or recycle your Mac - Apple Support


Skip the "If your Mac has Erase All Content and Settings" section in that support article as it only applies to newer Macs.

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systems erase isn't supported on my lapttop. I'm trading it in and need to delete everything before shipping how do I do that?

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