Can't erase disk using Disk Utility

Trying to erase disk before returning an old MacBook Air for refund after purchase of new computer. Erase is not an availabe option with Disk Utility. Tried starting in recover mode, it won't get past the Apple logo mode.

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 13.0

Posted on Nov 15, 2022 06:14 AM

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Posted on Nov 15, 2022 07:27 AM

Excerpted from If your Mac doesn't start up all the way - Apple Support:


"Learn what to do if your Mac starts up to an Apple logo or progress bar."


If you just want to surrender that Mac to Apple for recycling you don't need to to anything else. They will ensure its internal storage will be destroyed.

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