How do I erase an old iMac with High Sierra OS before disposal?

getting rid of my old IMAC with High Sierra op sys and I want to erase machine clean

just want to wipe my old machine clean before dumping.


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iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Feb 11, 2025 2:42 PM

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Posted on Feb 11, 2025 2:49 PM

See the instructions in What to do before you sell, give away, trade in, or recycle your Mac - Apple Support

Note that you will skip the "Use Erase All Content and Settings" section and use the other sections instructions instead

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