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Performing a Major MacOS Upgrade
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Prerequisites<\/a> | Before You Start<\/a> | Video Guide<\/a> | FAQs<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prerequisites<\/strong>
This upgrade only applies to laptops running older versions of MacOS – specifically any version less than Sequoia (15.x.x). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To determine if you device requires this upgrade, reference this Apple Support Article<\/a>. If the macOS version does not say “Sequoia”, you will need to follow the instructions below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before You Start<\/strong>
You will need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. At least 1 hour to allow the upgrade to download and install<\/strong>. *Note: You can still use your laptop while the upgrade downloads, but the installation will restart your laptop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. A stable network connection<\/strong>. DO NOT walk around with your laptop or close the lid after starting this process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Laptop Charger<\/strong>. The upgrade will only proceed if connected to power.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Video Guide<\/strong>
    Note: In the video guide, it shows “SONOMA_MajorUpgrade” in Self Service. This will change based on the latest available major upgrade (i.e SEQUOIA_MajorUpgrade).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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