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Can't reinstall OS X through Disk Utilities

I'm trading in my early 2011 MBP. I erased the disk to clear off my info and restarted the computer in Disk Utilites so I could reinstall the OS. The only option is reinstall Lion (it's an old MBP) and when I do it tells me it "Can't download the additional components needed to install Mac OS X." I believe it needs the OS back on it for the trade it. What can I do?

MacBook Pro

Posted on Oct 18, 2020 12:56 PM

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Posted on Oct 18, 2020 1:08 PM

There is no Lion installer on-line for download



From Internet Recovery see if it will allow to install


OS X 10.11 El Capitan - Technical Specifications:

https://support.apple.com/kb/SP728


How to upgrade to OS X El Capitan - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206886


download direct:


http://updates-http.cdn-apple.com/2019/cert/061-41424-20191024-218af9ec-cf50-4516-9011-228c78eda3d2/InstallMacOSX.dmg



MacBook (Early 2015)

MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer)

MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer)

MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer)

Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer)

iMac (Mid 2007 or newer)

Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer)

Xserve (Early 2009)



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Oct 18, 2020 1:08 PM in response to marlea115

There is no Lion installer on-line for download



From Internet Recovery see if it will allow to install


OS X 10.11 El Capitan - Technical Specifications:

https://support.apple.com/kb/SP728


How to upgrade to OS X El Capitan - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206886


download direct:


http://updates-http.cdn-apple.com/2019/cert/061-41424-20191024-218af9ec-cf50-4516-9011-228c78eda3d2/InstallMacOSX.dmg



MacBook (Early 2015)

MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer)

MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer)

MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer)

Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer)

iMac (Mid 2007 or newer)

Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer)

Xserve (Early 2009)



Can't reinstall OS X through Disk Utilities

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