2011 Mac mini coverage expired

2011 Mac mini coverage expired



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Posted on Oct 10, 2022 3:01 PM

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Posted on Oct 10, 2022 3:37 PM

Don't share serial numbers on a public forums like this


It seems like the Mac mini is firmware locked See this steps to remove the firmware lock

  1. Start up from macOS Recovery. During startup, you will be prompted to enter the firmware password.
  2. When the utilities window appears, click Utilities in the menu bar, then choose Startup Security Utility or Firmware Password Utility.
  3. Click Turn Off Firmware Password.
  4. Enter the firmware password again when prompted.
  5. Quit the utility, then choose Apple menu  > Restart.


If you have forgotten the firmware password:

If you can't remember your firmware password, schedule an in-person service appointment with an Apple Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider. Bring your Mac to the appointment, and bring your original receipt or invoice as proof of purchase.

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Oct 10, 2022 3:37 PM in response to Bigdaddyou812

Don't share serial numbers on a public forums like this


It seems like the Mac mini is firmware locked See this steps to remove the firmware lock

  1. Start up from macOS Recovery. During startup, you will be prompted to enter the firmware password.
  2. When the utilities window appears, click Utilities in the menu bar, then choose Startup Security Utility or Firmware Password Utility.
  3. Click Turn Off Firmware Password.
  4. Enter the firmware password again when prompted.
  5. Quit the utility, then choose Apple menu  > Restart.


If you have forgotten the firmware password:

If you can't remember your firmware password, schedule an in-person service appointment with an Apple Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider. Bring your Mac to the appointment, and bring your original receipt or invoice as proof of purchase.

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