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How to factory reset iMac that is using El Capitan OS?
iMac, OS X 10.11
Please see: What to do before you sell, give away, trade in, or recycle your Mac - Apple Support
Look at the section "If your Mac doesn't have Erase All Content and Settings"
Please see: What to do before you sell, give away, trade in, or recycle your Mac - Apple Support
Look at the section "If your Mac doesn't have Erase All Content and Settings"
How to factory reset iMac that is using El Capitan OS?
