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aismechanic
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Q: restore factory defaults

I just bought a secondhand Mac and want to wipe all content and start from new. How do I restore the factory default?

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Posted on Nov 23, 2013 3:10 PM

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aismechanic

Q: restore factory defaults

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  • by Old Toad,

    Old Toad Old Toad Nov 23, 2013 3:22 PM in response to aismechanic
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    Nov 23, 2013 3:22 PM in response to aismechanic

    What model Mac is it?   Go to the  menu and select About this Mac.  In the window that comes up click on the More Info button.

     

    In the System report under Hardware will the the Model Identifier:

    Screen Shot 2013-11-23 at 3.20.35 PM.jpg

     

    We need to know what model it is in order to give you directions on how to get it back to the factory settings. Things changed around 2011.

     

    OT