How to wipe a Mid-2011 iMac Macintosh HD running High Sierra

want to wipe clean a mid-2011 iMac Macintosh HD running High Sierra before donating. How do I do this?

Posted on Mar 6, 2026 8:36 AM

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Posted on Mar 6, 2026 8:41 AM

This: What to do before you sell...your Mac - Apple Support


Follow the guidance there under "If you can’t use Erase All Content and Settings"

And you don't have to reinstall macOS.


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