Need to Erase MacBook Pro running older OS, 10.15.7 Catalina. And I have FileVault turned ON. Do I first need to turn OFF FileVault or NO???? After that, what's the best method for preparing that computer to be recycled at an Apple Store??? thanks...
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Original Title: Turn off File Vault before deleting all data??? And how best to delete all data on an older MacBook Pro...
Earlier Mac models
You don't have to do anything specific with FileVault.
Leave it on.
What to do before you sell, give away, trade in, or recycle your Mac - Apple Support
Check the section titled "Before you begin".
And then follow the steps at "If you can’t use Erase All Content and Settings"
You don't have to do anything specific with FileVault.
Leave it on.
What to do before you sell, give away, trade in, or recycle your Mac - Apple Support
Check the section titled "Before you begin".
And then follow the steps at "If you can’t use Erase All Content and Settings"
@D.I. Johnson has you covered.
One additional note when using Disk Utility to erase an Intel Mac. With an Intel Mac you can just select the physical drive to erase. However, in Disk Utility you will need to click "View" and select "Show All Devices" before the physical drive appears on the left pane of Disk Utility. Doing this won't require unlocking Filevault.
How do I erase an older MacBook Pro with FileVault enabled?
