Imac 2017 will not go into erase disk mode
have tired to erase 1 TB hard disk to turn in computer. Cannot erase will not go into erase mode I just get a lock. Enter my password and nothing
iMac 27″ 5K, macOS 13.7
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have tired to erase 1 TB hard disk to turn in computer. Cannot erase will not go into erase mode I just get a lock. Enter my password and nothing
iMac 27″ 5K, macOS 13.7
Hkybuild wrote:
have tired to erase 1 TB hard disk to turn in computer. Cannot erase will not go into erase mode I just get a lock. Enter my password and nothing
The computer present a Lock Screen ?
That seems to be a Firmware Password Lock
You would have to Turn OFF the Firmware First
Set a firmware password on your Mac
Followed by the steps outlined in the next link
What to do before you sell, give away, trade in, or recycle your Mac
Imac 2017 will not go into erase disk mode