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I'm trying to erase a Power PC G5 before taking it to recycle.
Disk Utilities won't let me erase it. The Volume Format (MacOS Extended (Journaled), Name (Macintosh HD) and Erase buttons are grayed out. When I click the Erase Free Space button, it takes forever then stops.
Any other way to wipe this computer clean?
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iMac 27″, macOS 10.12
You can't erase the hard drive when the computer is booted from it. Boot from the original Restore disk or a compatible OS installer disk and run Disk Utilities from that. If you're concerned about the data on the hard drive, you could remove it from the computer before recycling it.
If you just delete your personal files, their directory entries are removed, but data recovery software could still locate them on the hard drive if they haven't been overwritten by new files. That's why I suggested removing the hard drive, if the files contain sensitive data that could be used for identity theft. A screwdriver is all that's needed. I wouldn't be concerned about leaving the G5 intact for recycling.
Taking a PowerMac G5 to recycle? Don't do it!! Those computers are legendary, especially if it's one of the more powerful ones! What type is it? You may be able to get some decent money for it on ebay.
Unfortunately I do not have the original Restore disk or a compatible OS installer disk. I think I will just trash all the personal data files on the drive and then just recycle.
Thank you. I removed the hard drive Didn't realize it was so easy.
Thank you. I removed the hard drive Didn't realize it was so easy.
How do I erase my Power Mac g5 hard drive
