Q: How do I reset time capsule and remove all time machine backups?
I bought the newest Time Capsule and would like to reset my old one to factory settings and remove my Time Machine backups so I can sell it or give it away. I know I can reset it to factory with the reset button but will that erase my backup folder? I have already installed my new Time Capsule and have disconnected the old one from the network.
Thanks for any help
Fred
Time Capsule, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2), Airport Utility
Posted on Sep 13, 2013 4:58 PM
Hold on just a second please, and read this additional information.
Click on the old Time Capsule icon, then click Edit in the smalll window that appears
Click on the Disks tab at the top of the window
Click Erase Disk
If another infividual will receive the old Time Capsule, you will want to use a secure erase method here, so you will need to choose the Zero Out erase option.
Important....this is likely going to take 5-6 hours, and you must leave your Mac connected during the process, so you might want to do this overnight.
Once that is complete, click the Base Station menu at the uppermost top of the screen and then click Restore Default Settings.
This will get the old Time Capsule back to new, out of box default settings.
This operation will take a minute or two, and the Time Capsule will be slowly blinking amber at that time.
You can now disconnect the Ethernet cable that you used for the operations on the old Time Capsule.
Posted on Sep 13, 2013 5:56 PM


