In this new tutorial today we will deal specifically with what to do before selling a Mac if you decided to upgrade to Windows or buy the latest generation available. Obviously, the passages are valid also in case of exchange or collapse.
Create a backup
The first thing to do absolutely, especially if you have important files, is to back up images, music, videos, documents and so on stored on your Mac’s hard disk. To find out all the available methods, we suggest you take a look at our dedicated guide below.
https://teknologya.com/backup-macbook-to-external-hard-drive/
Log out of iTunes
What to do before selling a Mac? Another important task to perform on your computer is to exit iTunes.
To do this, carefully follow the steps listed below:
- Open iTunes on your Mac, click on the Account menu at the top and then choose Permissions.
- After that, click on Remove authorization, enter your Apple ID and password (if required) and then click Remove authorization to get out of iTunes.
Exit iCloud
Just as seen on iTunes, you must also log out from iCloud before selling, assigning or bartering your Mac.
Let’s find out how to do it:
- Click on the Apple logo at the top left, press on System Preferences and then click on iCloud. Alternatively, press on the gear in the Dock to access the settings.
- At this point, to logout from iCloud, just press the Log Out button. Through the window that appears, choose whether or not to keep a copy of your iCloud data on the Mac. Press on the appropriate button according to your needs.
Exit iMessage
If you keep asking yourself what to do before selling a Mac, we advise you to get out of iMessage too. To do this, take the steps listed below as a reference:
- Open the Messages app, press the Messages menu at the top and then select Preferences.
- After that, click on Account, select your iMessage account and click on Exit to log out.
Cancel pairing of any Bluetooth devices
If you have connected a keyboard, mouse, trackpad or other Bluetooth device to your Mac, then we also suggest cancelling the pairing.
Let’s see how:
- Click on the Apple logo at the top left, click on System Preferences and then choose Bluetooth.
- Once this is done, place the mouse pointer on the device you wish to remove and click on the X that appears next to its name.
- Through the window shown, confirm the deletion by clicking on Remove.
In case you have a fixed model, iMac, Mac Pro or Mac mini, you can disconnect the Bluetooth mouse and use a wired keyboard and mouse.
Reset and reinstall macOS
We conclude this guide, dedicated to what to do before selling a Mac, with the last tip: restore and reinstall macOS. Below is a guide where we explained how to proceed.
https://teknologya.com/format-mac-and-reinstall-macos/