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Buying used Macbook?
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  • Quick hardware test, hold D on boot
  • Serial number check at apple https://checkcoverage.apple.com, see for confirmed purchase date, expired warranties (or not)
  • No iCloud should be linked (Settings -> iCloud), ‘find my mac’ should be off
  • Check if the Firmware password is set, Cmd-R during boot and go to Security settings, should be off
  • Turn Firewault off (Settings -> Security & privacy)
  • Model hw (A1502 for example) and SN should match the HW specs (check on https://everymac.com/ultimate-mac-lookup/)
  • Battery cycles check
  • Overall state, screen hinges
  • Keyboard, all keys
  • Screen test, search for pixels (https://www.eizo.be/all-monitors/accessories/software/monitor-test/)
  • Touchpad
  • Sound check (left, right)
  • Web camera & mic check (use QuickTime movie recording feature)
  • Adapter check
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