Want to completely erase your MacBook and start fresh?
In this step-by-step tutorial, I’ll show you how to factory reset a MacBook, erase the internal drive, reinstall macOS, and set it up like a brand-new Mac.
This complete guide covers the process on Apple silicon MacBooks, from entering macOS Recovery and erasing Macintosh HD to activating your Mac, reinstalling macOS, and completing the initial setup.
⚠️ IMPORTANT: Factory resetting your Mac will erase the data stored on it. Make sure you have backed up anything important before following these steps.
IN THIS VIDEO:
• How to enter macOS Recovery Mode on Apple silicon Mac
• How to open Disk Utility and show all devices
• How to erase Macintosh HD / erase the volume group
• How to format the drive using APFS
• How to activate your Mac after erasing it
• How to reinstall macOS
• How to set up your Mac as a new computer
• What to do before selling or giving away your MacBook
Whether you’re selling your MacBook, giving it to someone else, troubleshooting software problems, or simply want a completely fresh installation of macOS, this tutorial covers the entire process from start to finish.
By the end, you’ll have a clean Mac with macOS freshly installed and ready for setup.
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