The text discusses the challenges of uninstalling Couchbase from a Mac, particularly when issues arise during installation that prevent the dashboard from opening. It highlights that simply removing the application package does not suffice because additional files are created in specific directories on the computer. If these directories are not removed, reinstalling Couchbase will not address the initial installation problems. To perform a clean reinstallation or reset Couchbase, it is important to delete these directories after ensuring the currently running instance is stopped. The text also refers to a tutorial for assistance with installing Couchbase on a Mac.