how to erase data on iMac using Mac OS Sierra ( mid 2011 iMac)

how do I erase data on my 2011 iMac using Mac OS Sierra?

iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.12

Posted on Sep 1, 2022 10:47 AM

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Posted on Sep 1, 2022 11:09 AM

See. instructions in What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac - Apple Support

Skip item 1 in those instructions as they only apply to newer Macs.

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Sep 1, 2022 11:09 AM in response to tuck0614

See. instructions in What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac - Apple Support

Skip item 1 in those instructions as they only apply to newer Macs.

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