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Restarting an erased Mac

I followed the steps to erase my MacBook Pro to giveaway. When I turn it back on it flashes a question mark in a folder. What do I do now to make it useable?

Posted on Jan 25, 2022 2:30 PM

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HWTech

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Posted on Jan 25, 2022 5:26 PM

You need to boot into Internet Recovery Mode using Command + Option + R so you can reinstall macOS. Here is an Apple article on how to prepare a Mac for resale or recycling --- the last step is what you need to follow now:

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac - Apple Support

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