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how to factory reset my macbook pro

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  • 28-02-2011 4:55am
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    martin2010
    Registered Users Posts: 34 ✭


    hey can any1 tell me how i can reset my macbook pro to factory

    i bought it second hand and want put it back like day it came out of box

    thanks in advance


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    Zascar
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 12,778 Mod ✭✭✭✭Zascar


    I have a macbook and am interested in doing the same thing. I assume like windows you have to format the hard drive and install OSX from the CDs. Do you have the cd's? I was thinking about upgrading to the newer version of osx myself


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    martin2010
    Registered Users Posts: 34 ✭martin2010


    Zascar wrote: »
    I have a macbook and am interested in doing the same thing. I assume like windows you have to format the hard drive and install OSX from the CDs. Do you have the cd's? I was thinking about upgrading to the newer version of osx myself

    Unfortunately I don't mate
    Do you


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    Zascar
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 12,778 Mod ✭✭✭✭Zascar


    Well if you have a friend who has a macbook pro you could borrow his or you could *cough, download the image and burn it.

    I have no idea of the process of installing etc - could be the same as on windows or totally different, not sure, maybe someone else can explain?


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    Liameter
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 898 ✭✭✭Liameter


    Boot up with the installation DVD that came with the Mac (or with a generic installer disc). Select "Disk utility" and erase the Hard Drive. Then continue and do the installation.


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    martin2010
    Registered Users Posts: 34 ✭martin2010


    Liameter wrote: »
    Boot up with the installation DVD that came with the Mac (or with a generic installer disc). Select "Disk utility" and erase the Hard Drive. Then continue and do the installation.

    Can you explain what you mean by boot up with installation cd please


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    Liameter
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 898 ✭✭✭Liameter


    Restart Mac while holding C button. Insert Disc.


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    martin2010
    Registered Users Posts: 34 ✭martin2010


    Liameter wrote: »
    Restart Mac while holding C button. Insert Disc.

    Cheers


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