In preparing an older, intel based Mac for contribution, and I accidentally erased too much. I got the " can't connect to recovery volume" response. Question: Is it possible to have the apple Store install a basic OS so that I can give the old computer to a charity or to a school?
MacBook Pro (2017 – 2020)
Use macOS Recovery on an Intel-based Mac - Apple Support
Use macOS Recovery on an Intel-based Mac - Apple Support
Maurizio-2 wrote:
Question: Is it possible to have the apple Store install a basic OS so that I can give the old computer to a charity or to a school?
Potentially, yes. I suggest you give your local Apple Store a call before hand and set up an appointment at its Genius Bar. They should be able to help you out.
Maurizio-2 wrote:
In preparing an older, intel based Mac for contribution, and I accidentally erased too much. I got the " can't connect to recovery volume" response. Question: Is it possible to have the apple Store install a basic OS so that I can give the old computer to a charity or to a school?
Let us guess this is related to macOS 10.13 High Sierra ?
Refer below link and especially the Posting by @John Galt
Big 27 inch Mac - Apple Community
Or, the posting regarding a Bootable Installer which could make this reinstallation without the trip to the nearest Apple Store
Thanks Bob. I almost had it early on but I screwed up the timing. It worked perfectly with your note.
Accidentally erased too much i.e the OS
