how do i wipe my macbook 2007?

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j_narte Author

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how do i wipe my macbook 2007?

Just recently got a used 2007 macbook and wanted to wipe out all information on it. I don't have the original disc(s).

Posted on Jun 30, 2014 9:20 AM

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Answer 1

kaz-k

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Jun 30, 2014 9:51 AM in response to j_narte

1) Get Snow Leopard DVD from Apple and boot from it.

http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573Z/A/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard

2) Open DiskUtility to reformat your HDD with it.

3) Install Snow Leopard on your HDD.

You can upgrade till Lion on your MacBook.

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j_narte Author

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Jul 5, 2014 5:38 PM in response to kaz-k

I've read some discussions that it doesn't work because sometimes the macbook is upgraded. Is there any way I can find out if the previous owner upgraded or not?

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