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disk utility will not highlight the erase option

trying to erase my iMac for a new owner....Disk Utility will not highlight the ERASE button at the top when selecting Macintosh HD


Posted on Apr 25, 2022 6:56 PM

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Posted on Apr 25, 2022 7:29 PM

You can not erase the disk that you are booted from. You must startup in macOS Recovery or another disk.


To sell, give away, trade in or recycle a Mac,

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

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disk utility will not highlight the erase option

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