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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

Posted on Nov 14, 2024 6:43 AM

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Nov 14, 2024 7:47 AM in response to Hkybuild

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

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