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Do I need to back up my computer to a hard drive when I have iCloud? I am sending it in for service


MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.3

Posted on Jun 20, 2021 2:17 PM

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Posted on Jun 20, 2021 2:44 PM

VanWade Said:

"back up: Do I need to back up my computer to a hard drive when I have iCloud? I am sending it in for service"

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Yes. You should always back up your computer. Using a hard drive is best, as you will have it stored for safe keeping, should Apple's servers down, or you loose connectivity some how, and cannot access the internet.


And Apple always recommends that you do so prior to sending it in for service. That way, you can have something to restore your Mac from, should anything go wrong with the service. Be certain to back up every-so-often.

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Jun 20, 2021 2:44 PM in response to VanWade

VanWade Said:

"back up: Do I need to back up my computer to a hard drive when I have iCloud? I am sending it in for service"

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Yes. You should always back up your computer. Using a hard drive is best, as you will have it stored for safe keeping, should Apple's servers down, or you loose connectivity some how, and cannot access the internet.


And Apple always recommends that you do so prior to sending it in for service. That way, you can have something to restore your Mac from, should anything go wrong with the service. Be certain to back up every-so-often.

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