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lost macbook not in my devices

how to add an older

lost macbook by serial number because not listed in my devices


Posted on Feb 7, 2021 4:57 AM

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Posted on Feb 7, 2021 6:37 AM

chrissou wrote:

how to add an older
lost macbook by serial number because not listed in my devices




Use your Mac to see where you're signed in

  1. Choose Apple menu  > System Preferences. 
  2. Click Apple ID.
  3. Click any device name to view that device's information, such as the device model, serial number, and OS version. The information might vary depending on the device type. You might need to answer your security questions to see device details. 




Add a device to the list

To add a device to the list, you need to sign in with your Apple ID. After you sign in on a device with your Apple ID, that device appears in the list. Here's where you need to sign in:


  • (If any of your devices are using earlier versions of iOS, OS X, or tvOS, you won’t see them in your device list.)



reference: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205064#add



if you still have issue—Call Customer Support (800) MY–APPLE (800–692–7753)


Outside the USA—Contact Apple for support and service by phone

See a list of Apple phone numbers around the world.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201232


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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Feb 7, 2021 6:37 AM in response to chrissou

chrissou wrote:

how to add an older
lost macbook by serial number because not listed in my devices




Use your Mac to see where you're signed in

  1. Choose Apple menu  > System Preferences. 
  2. Click Apple ID.
  3. Click any device name to view that device's information, such as the device model, serial number, and OS version. The information might vary depending on the device type. You might need to answer your security questions to see device details. 




Add a device to the list

To add a device to the list, you need to sign in with your Apple ID. After you sign in on a device with your Apple ID, that device appears in the list. Here's where you need to sign in:


  • (If any of your devices are using earlier versions of iOS, OS X, or tvOS, you won’t see them in your device list.)



reference: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205064#add



if you still have issue—Call Customer Support (800) MY–APPLE (800–692–7753)


Outside the USA—Contact Apple for support and service by phone

See a list of Apple phone numbers around the world.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201232


lost macbook not in my devices

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