Sell my mac

i want to sell my macbook....
how should i reformat and reboot like the first time i buy.
i have back all my data.
can someone help me plz.
guchi.

http://mac.tutsplus.com/tutorials/hardware/how-to-sell-your-mac/
Be sure to include the discs that came wit the Mac when new.
 Cheers, Tom

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Insert the original OS X install CD/DVD that came with your computer.
Restart the computer while holding down the C key to boot from the CD/DVD.
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Install OS X.
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B. Lion and Mountain Lion (if pre-installed on the computer at purchase)*
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Upon completion shutdown the computer
Note: You will need an active Internet connection. I suggest using Ethernet if possible because it is three times faster than wireless.
*If your computer came with Lion or Mountain Lion pre-installed then you are entitled to transfer your license once. If you purchased Lion or Mountain Lion from the App Store then you cannot transfer your license to another party. In the case of the latter you should install the original version of OS X that came with your computer. You need to repartition the hard drive as well as reformat it; this will assure that the Recovery HD partition is removed. See Step Three above. You may verify these requirements by reviewing your OS X Software License.

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