There are several things which you need to do before selling your MacBook to make sure that you are protected and you don’t lose any of your data. Check out the important steps to keep in mind:
Have a backup
Backing up important data is the first step to ensure that you don’t lose anything before selling your Mac.
Sign out of iMessage
Make sure you sign out of all your accounts. First start with iMessage. It can be done from the Message app.
Sign out of iCloud
Then you should sign out of iCloud. It can be done from your System Preferences. If you are using macOS Mojave, just click iCloud from System Preferences and log out. If you have macOS Catalina, click on your Apple ID from System Preferences and click on Overview and sign out.
Sign out of iTunes
If you are using macOS Mojave, this is important. Just click on iTunes and choose Account, then Authorizations and then De-authorize this computer. You will have to fill in your Apple ID and password to start the procedure.
Reset NVRAM
After you have signed out of all the accounts, it is important to reset NVRAM. In order to complete it, you have to shut down your MacBook. Then switch it on again, but instantly press and hold the four keys mentioned: R, P, Command and Option. Keep holding the keys for around 20 seconds. This is essential because your user settings will get erased from the memory and the safety specs will be restored.
Clear the hard drive and reinstall MacOS
It is the most efficient way to make sure that your MacBook is restored to the factory settings. After the MacOS is installed, you need to choose a country or region. You should not continue the setup to prepare your Mac for the next person. Rather just shut it down by pressing Command-Q. It will make sure that the next user can fulfill the setup procedure according to their preference once they open the Mac for the first time.
How to pack your Mac securely?
Lastly, once the setup is done and your Mac is ready to be sold, you need to ensure that it is packed safely and appropriately. The last thing anyone would want is to get damaged during transit. There are some main things to prepare your package for courier. First, always go for a soft packaging material like bubble wrap to pack your Mac. When wrapping the device with bubble wrap, ensure all the sides are properly covered, right from the top to bottom. Keep the thickness of the bubble wrap at least 5cm. always seal the packaging to stop the device from moving.
So, now your device is ready to be shipped. If you want to avoid all this chaos, then you just have to register your Mac at Macback.co.uk and you can sell your MacBook from the comfort of your home. The technicians will pick the device from your home, inspect it and pay the amount in your bank account.
