MacBook Pro won't accept Apple ID password after logic board replacement

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MacBook Pro won't accept Apple ID password after logic board replacement

I got my Macbook Pro renewed, so I migrated to it many files from the PC I was temporarily using. Then I was asked to restart the Macbook, which I did, and to start using it I had to type the password. I used the Apple ID password, it didn't work. I even changed the password to a new one, it's working fine in my iPhone, but by no means the Macbook accept it. I tried all my past paswords, nothing works. I looked for help on the internet, but again nothing worked out.

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MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 15.4

Posted on May 14, 2025 5:25 PM

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May 14, 2025 6:22 PM in response to arteandrea

I just found an advice for my issue (copilot helped me), and I was able to solve it. It happens that the password to start a session on Macbook is not the same as the AdobeID. Since I could not remember the Macbook password, I was advised to do the following (and it worked out!).

Here are a few things you can try:

Check Your Keyboard Input – Make sure your keyboard layout is correct. Sometimes, after migration, the keyboard settings might change, causing password input errors.
Try Your Old Password – If you recently changed your Apple ID password, your Mac might still be expecting the old one.
Use Recovery Mode – Restart your Mac and hold down Command + R until the Apple logo appears. Then, go to Utilities > Terminal and type: resetpassword
This will allow you to reset your Mac login password.

You can also check out discussions where other users faced similar issues here and here.

I hope any of these steps help other fellows with the same issue!

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