I have a 2007 mac mini that I would like to sell. I'm trying to figure out how to safely clear out my files, itunes library, photos, etc so I can prep it to sell. I do not have the start up disc for it any longer and it has MAC OS X 10.5.8 on it.

Click here and follow the instructions. When you reach step 5, insert its original disk(this requires phoning Apple and ordering a replacement) or a retail Mac OS X 10.6 DVD, restart with the C or Option key held down, use the Disk Utility to erase the internal drive, and install a fresh OS.

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Do you have the install disks for 10.4, the OSX version that cam with the Mac?

If so boot to the install disk and format the startup disk and install the OS but do not enter any isetup info

If not then purchase the 10.6 install disk,

http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard

and boot to it and either:

- install 10.6 but shutdown before you enter any setup information. Let the buyer do that

- Shutdown after format and let buyer install the OS

You can’t without buying one.

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