Hello All! I have a 2007 Mac Mini 3.1 that I want to clean up and restore to let my kids have it for games and the internet. Its gotten bogged down over the years and needs a fresh start. I've already backed up everything to an external drive and my new Mac but can I restore it to factory settings with out the disc? If not, where can I get one of these coveted discs?! Thanks so much!
Anna
You need to call Apple (1-800-MY-APPLE) and order/pay for replace install disk(s). Have the serial number of the Mini hands since you will be asked for it unless it is listed in your support profile
I tried the link already based on a previous post but the poor little thing is so old it has neither Lion, Mtn. Lion, or Mavrick. I need that disc don't I?
You cannot download earlier versions of OS X. You require the original discs that came with the computer. If you don't have them, then you could use a retail disc from an OS X version that will boot the computer. That would be Leopard 10.5.7 or later including Snow Leopard.
You can purchase Snow Leopard through the Apple Store:Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard - Apple Store (U.S.). The price is $19.99 plus tax. You will be sent physical media by mail after placing your order.
To order replacement discs from Apple:
Apple Store Customer Service at 1-800-676-2775 or visit online Help for more information.
To contact product and tech support: Apple - Support - Contact Apple Support.
Reseting a Mac Mini 3.1
