How can I remove Activation Lock from my MacBook Pro?

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How can I remove Activation Lock from my MacBook Pro?

Hello, I am looking to sell my MacBook Pro which was previously a lease device, I can see in hardware settings that activation lock is enabled although the lease company wiped the device, I assume no trade in companies will be willing to buy a device which is activation locked, is there a way to remove this please?

Thanks in advance for your help

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Original Title: Activation lock on MacBook Pro

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 15.2

Posted on Jun 17, 2025 11:25 AM

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HWTech

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Jun 17, 2025 12:23 PM in response to Mac Jim ID

Mac Jim ID wrote:

Only the company that locked the device can remove the lock.

It may be more accurate to say only the actual owner of the device as recognized by Apple is able to remove any locks.

Typically Apple will only recognize the original (aka "first") owner of the device unless it is purchased as a refurbished unit directly from Apple.

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Mac Jim ID

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Jun 17, 2025 11:36 AM in response to leebellcufc

Only the company that locked the device can remove the lock.

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lkrupp

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Jun 17, 2025 2:12 PM in response to leebellcufc

Why are you trying to sell a product you don’t own? If you were leasing the MacBook why wasn’t it returned to the leasing company after the lease expired? Why do you consider it yours now? Is there something you’re not telling us about the ownership of this MacBook?

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How can I remove Activation Lock from my MacBook Pro?

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