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Q: My macbook pro was stolen, how can i block that serial?

They broke into my house and stole my macbook pro, how can i tell apple to block that id? Please help!

MacBook Pro with Retina display

Posted on May 13, 2015 4:46 PM

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Q: My macbook pro was stolen, how can i block that serial?

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  • by Kappy,

    Kappy Kappy May 13, 2015 5:00 PM in response to kariibv
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    May 13, 2015 5:00 PM in response to kariibv

    Apple doesn't help you or block anything. If you had Find My Mac enabled, then that will lock access unless the thief knows your Apple ID and password. You can determine what happens by going to the Find My Phone/Mac app on your @iCloud.com web page.

     

    Otherwise, there is nothing you can do.

     

    What To Do If Your Mac Is Lost Or Stolen

     

    If you activated Find My Mac before it was lost or stolen, you can track it only if it is connected to the Internet by Wi-Fi. What you cannot do is track your computer using a serial number or other identifying number. You cannot expect Apple or anyone else to find your computer for you. You cannot recover your loss unless you insure your device for such loss. It is not covered by your warranty. Be sure to report the loss or theft to the local police. Have the serial number handy. If your Mac is found it cannot be returned to you if you don’t have the serial number and proof of purchase.

     

    Find My Mac can be used from Find My Phone at iCloud.com and via Find My Phone on your iDevice.

     

          The following is third-party anti-theft software:

     

               1.  STEM 2.1

               2.  MacPhoneHome 3.5

               3.  MacTrack 7.5.0

               4.  VUWER 1.7

               5.  Sneaky Bastar* 0.2.0

               6.  Undercover 5.1.1

               7.  LoJack for Laptops

               8. Hidden 2.0

               9. Prey 0.6.2