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OS Sierra - how to erase

I need to erase a iMac before recycling. It is running macOS Sierra 10.12.6

How can i do this as I can't find anything on erasing....

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iMac, macOS 10.12

Posted on Nov 18, 2022 9:13 AM

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Nov 18, 2022 10:38 AM in response to txmike1

To erase an iMac before recycling, see the instructions in What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac - Apple Support

Skip item 2 in that article as it only applies to newer Macs; the other steps will have erase instructions.

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