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I accidentally took the wrong macbook air at the airport during security controls. I would like to reciver mine and give back the one I took. any suggestions? it is in my apple devices list

wWhat to do in case of laptop exchange at the airport during security. Can I find my mac on the cloud? I took a macbook air that looked just like mine, I would like to find the owner and get mine back...

MacBook Air 13", macOS 10.13

Posted on May 27, 2019 2:40 AM

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Posted on May 27, 2019 7:03 PM

PS: to use Find My Mac (etc) you have to have that enabled prior to loss.

So if you had not turned it on, that's essential to locating the product.

No body else can do that.


• If your Mac is lost or stolen - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204756


• Find My iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/explore/find-my-iphone-ipad-mac-watch

"Track and find your missing Apple device. When you turn on Find My

iPhone, iCloud can help you get your missing device back. ~ And if your

device is ever lost or stolen, Activation Lock keeps your information

safe and makes it hard for anyone to use or sell it.."




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May 27, 2019 7:03 PM in response to A-0100

PS: to use Find My Mac (etc) you have to have that enabled prior to loss.

So if you had not turned it on, that's essential to locating the product.

No body else can do that.


• If your Mac is lost or stolen - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204756


• Find My iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/explore/find-my-iphone-ipad-mac-watch

"Track and find your missing Apple device. When you turn on Find My

iPhone, iCloud can help you get your missing device back. ~ And if your

device is ever lost or stolen, Activation Lock keeps your information

safe and makes it hard for anyone to use or sell it.."




I accidentally took the wrong macbook air at the airport during security controls. I would like to reciver mine and give back the one I took. any suggestions? it is in my apple devices list

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