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How do I factory restore my Mac Mini?

Hi. I have a 2011 Mac Mini. This model does not come with a disk drive. How do I do a factory restore so I can sell it? (Planning on buying a new iMac in september). Thanks.

Mac mini, OS X Mountain Lion, i7 - 8GB RAM - 750 Gig HD

Posted on Aug 8, 2012 8:46 PM

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Aug 9, 2012 2:18 AM in response to psyfrog

Force Internet Recovery by pressing Command-Option-R on restart right after you hear the startup chime. Choose Disk Utility and erase your hard drive in the erase tab. Use the Security Options button and adjust the slider to zero out your drive for security.


Quit Disk Utility and choose to install OS X, probably Lion unless you have purchased your Mini since Mountain Lion was released.

How do I factory restore my Mac Mini?

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