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#HOW TO CLEAN A MACBOOK BEFORE SELLING HOW TO#
#HOW TO CLEAN A MACBOOK BEFORE SELLING INSTALL#
#HOW TO CLEAN A MACBOOK BEFORE SELLING FOR ANDROID#

#HOW TO CLEAN A MACBOOK BEFORE SELLING HOW TO#

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#HOW TO CLEAN A MACBOOK BEFORE SELLING FOR ANDROID#

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When installation is complete you will be asked for your Apple ID and password: don't enter this information - let the next owner use their own credentials to take complete control of their new Mac.įollowing these steps will ensure you leave no personal data on any Mac you sell.

#HOW TO CLEAN A MACBOOK BEFORE SELLING INSTALL#

In Recovery Mode your Mac will download and install a fresh copy of OS X Mavericks. When you exit Disk Utility select Reinstall OS X. You should reinstall the operating system for the next owner. You now have a Mac with no easily accessible data - not even an OS. When the deletion process is complete, exit Disk Utility. This means that data will not be easily recoverable, which is why we recommend cloning the drive in step one. However, both commands will erase the data on your drive. While it takes longer, it's advisable to use the Security Zero Data One-Pass option, as it cleans your Mac most effectively. Once you've selected the correct disk click the Erase button. Launch Disk Utility in Recovery Mode and choose your Startup Disk in the left hand sidebar.

You will be using its tools to erase your drive. Restart your system while holding down the Command and R keys until the Recovery Mode Utilities window shows up on the display. If you are selling your Mac, then sign out of your account in the iCloud section of System Preferences, using the Delete from Mac command to remove all your synced data from your Mac. Most Mac users run iCloud, Apple's system that keeps your contacts and other information synced between your Mac and iOS devices. If FileVault is not turned off on your Mac then click the padlock, enter your password to unlock the preferences and turn it off. Launch System Preferences and select Security & privacy>FileVault. Some Mac techs advise you check the status of FileVault encryption on a drive you intend to sell. You can use the Deauthorize All Systems command within your iTunes account if you forget this step, but will then need to set all your existing Macs up all over again.

You will be asked for your Apple ID and password to complete this process. On the Mac you intend selling launch iTunes and select Store>Deauthorize This Computer. This is because you can only have five systems linked to your account. ITunes users should remember to de-authorize iTunes before selling their systems.