Trying to erase my hard drive for return

I am unsuccessful erasing MacBook Pro HD.

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Posted on Sep 9, 2022 2:59 PM

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Sep 9, 2022 4:39 PM in response to SundownYellowMoon

What happens when you try?

If, for example, your Mac is greeting you with a "flashing question mark" icon, then you successfully erased it already. You can return it that way. There is no need to do anything else.

Erase all content and settings on Mac - Apple Support

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