Q: delete all contents on macbook
how do i clear or delete all contents ready to resell laptop
Posted on Jun 15, 2013 12:13 AM
Community Specialists
Hello spiritosa_3,
The process to perform what is referred to as an 'Erase and Install' (erasing the contents of the computer and installing only the operating system) differs slightly depending on the version of the Mac OS you're running. The steps are the same for Lion and Mountain Lion, however.
Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard: How to Erase and Install
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3910
Use these steps to restore to the factory settings and the software that originally came with your computer by using the installation DVDs that shipped with it.
OS X Mountain Lion: Erase and reinstall OS X
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH11273
You can erase your Mac and then reinstall OS X using the built-in recovery disk. Before you erase and reinstall, back up your essential files.
Cheers,
Allen
Posted on Jun 17, 2013 7:11 AM