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I have bought a MacBook from another person who still has "Find My Mac" turned on with their Apple ID. How to change this to my Apple ID? Or will the previous owner need to disable from his end?

Posted on Dec 2, 2021 8:24 AM

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troberts77 wrote:

I have bought a MacBook from another person who still has "Find My Mac" turned on with their Apple ID. How to change this to my Apple ID? Or will the previous owner need to disable from his end?


It was not properly prepared for resale


You can try here—

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac



otherwise, yes talk to your 'another person.'

Posted on Dec 2, 2021 9:46 AM

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Dec 2, 2021 9:46 AM in response to troberts77

troberts77 wrote:

I have bought a MacBook from another person who still has "Find My Mac" turned on with their Apple ID. How to change this to my Apple ID? Or will the previous owner need to disable from his end?


It was not properly prepared for resale


You can try here—

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac



otherwise, yes talk to your 'another person.'

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