firmware password

emhemo wrote:

Is it really important to take off and put back on firm password when I send my laptop to be repaired? It all sounds complicated.

Do you even have Firmware turned on?

Complicated how?

ref: Set a firmware password on your Mac - Apple Support

About macOS Recovery on Intel-based Mac computers

https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201314

Some computers Intel T2 will not allow for certain recovery features if not allowed for

About Startup Security Utility - Apple Support

Get your Mac ready for service - Apple Support https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209095

emhemo wrote:

Thanks. Got it figured out with Apple support...I don't have have firmware password to begin with.

Good computing emhemo !