Recycle steps for an old Mac

I want to "clean" the Mac before recycling. What are the steps needed?

Mac Pro (2019)

Posted on Feb 18, 2025 12:20 PM

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BobTheFisherman

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Posted on Feb 18, 2025 12:22 PM

yard goat wrote:

I want to "clean" the Mac before recycling. What are the steps needed?

Follow these instructions:

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

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BobTheFisherman

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Feb 18, 2025 12:22 PM in response to yard goat

yard goat wrote:

I want to "clean" the Mac before recycling. What are the steps needed?

Follow these instructions:

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

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