How to factory reset a locked MacBook Pro?

How do I factory reset a locked MacBook Pro?


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Posted on Nov 22, 2025 7:23 PM

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Posted on Nov 22, 2025 7:38 PM

Depending on which lock and what happened, clear the lock set when the Mac was lost, or regain access into the Apple Account holding the Activation Lock, or present the purchase receipt from Apple or an authorized reseller to Apple, and request that they clear Activation Lock.





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Nov 22, 2025 7:38 PM in response to matthewshannon35

Depending on which lock and what happened, clear the lock set when the Mac was lost, or regain access into the Apple Account holding the Activation Lock, or present the purchase receipt from Apple or an authorized reseller to Apple, and request that they clear Activation Lock.





How to factory reset a locked MacBook Pro?

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