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How to factory reset MacBook that won’t turn on

My 2020 MacBook Pro is bricked and being sent for repair. Is there a way to erase all data/factory reset without being able to turn it on?


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Badger-62

MacBook Pro (2020 and later)

Posted on Feb 19, 2022 12:47 PM

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Posted on Feb 19, 2022 2:12 PM

Badger-62 wrote:

My 2020 MacBook Pro is bricked and being sent for repair. Is there a way to erase all data/factory reset without being able to turn it on?

Thanks
Badger-62


You can not.


Revive or restore a Mac with Apple silicon using Apple Configurator 2 - Apple Support


Revive or restore an Intel-based Mac using Apple Configurator 2 - Apple Support



"Secure Enclave is isolated from the main processor to provide an extra layer of security and is designed to keep sensitive user data secure even when the Application Processor kernel becomes compromised."

Secure Enclave - Apple Support


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Feb 19, 2022 2:12 PM in response to Badger-62

Badger-62 wrote:

My 2020 MacBook Pro is bricked and being sent for repair. Is there a way to erase all data/factory reset without being able to turn it on?

Thanks
Badger-62


You can not.


Revive or restore a Mac with Apple silicon using Apple Configurator 2 - Apple Support


Revive or restore an Intel-based Mac using Apple Configurator 2 - Apple Support



"Secure Enclave is isolated from the main processor to provide an extra layer of security and is designed to keep sensitive user data secure even when the Application Processor kernel becomes compromised."

Secure Enclave - Apple Support


How to factory reset MacBook that won’t turn on

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