On Macs running macOS Mojave and earlier, you’ll also want to deauthorize your Mac in iTunes. Read along for how to factory reset your MacBook Pro and reinstall a fresh copy of macOS.īefore you factory reset your MacBook Pro, make sure that you have a current backup. If you’re ready to sell or give away your existing Mac notebook or wipe it for another reason there are a few things you’ll want to do in addition to erasing the hard drive.
