How to Format a Macbook Pro
Power on your Macbook Pro and listen for the startup sound., Press and hold the Command + R keys on your keyboard immediately after you hear the startup sound., Release the Command + R keys when the Apple logo displays on-screen., Select the option...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Power on your Macbook Pro and listen for the startup sound.
This command will reinstall the version of OS X that was previously installed on your Macbook Pro.
To install the version of OS X that was originally installed on your Macbook, press and hold the Command + Option + R keys instead. , Your Macbook will prompt you to select an Internet connection. , You must be connected to the Internet to reinstall OS X using Recovery. ,, Your Macbook will guide you through the installation process, and you’ll be prompted to choose the hard disk on which you want OS X installed.
When complete, your Macbook Pro will be formatted and OS X will be installed as new. -
Step 2: Press and hold the Command + R keys on your keyboard immediately after you hear the startup sound.
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Step 3: Release the Command + R keys when the Apple logo displays on-screen.
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Step 4: Select the option to connect the Macbook to your Wi-Fi network
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Step 5: or connect the Macbook to your Internet router using an Ethernet cable.
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Step 6: Select “Reinstall OS X” from the Recovery menu
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Step 7: then click on “Continue.”
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Step 8: Follow the on-screen instructions to reinstall OS X on your Macbook Pro.
Detailed Guide
This command will reinstall the version of OS X that was previously installed on your Macbook Pro.
To install the version of OS X that was originally installed on your Macbook, press and hold the Command + Option + R keys instead. , Your Macbook will prompt you to select an Internet connection. , You must be connected to the Internet to reinstall OS X using Recovery. ,, Your Macbook will guide you through the installation process, and you’ll be prompted to choose the hard disk on which you want OS X installed.
When complete, your Macbook Pro will be formatted and OS X will be installed as new.
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