Returning 2009 MBP to factory w/ Mavericks

[Boxer757]

I'll try keeping this short and sweet. I just ordered a new rMBP. My 2009 13" MBP is going to my momma. I want to wipe the drive and give it to her like it's a brand new computer (will probably reinstall Microsoft Office for her). I am currently running Snow Leopard.

How do I give her the computer with a clean Mavericks install?

Can I go ahead and update it to Mavericks so I can tinker with it for a couple of weeks until my BTO gets in, then wipe it to factory fresh for her?

Thanks, this is my first time trying to offload a mac I've been using...

 

[MrManiac]

I follow the intructions on this article to do a clean install of Mavericks. You have to use CLI but it is complete step by step guide.

Hope this helps

 

[Boxer757]

I follow the intructions on this article to do a clean install of Mavericks. You have to use CLI but it is complete step by step guide.

Hope this helps

Hmm so looks like I can do whatever I want with the machine and then when I'm ready to give to to her just install with a bootable USB.

Will all of the first-party apple apps install when I install Mavericks? iPhoto, iTunes, etc?

 

[MrManiac]

Yes, it'll be like you never touched it. All default apps will be there. You can also clean install over the internet using internet recovery tools if you don't have a Flash Drive laying around.