I set the four didgit recovery code and wiped the data remotely.
The police found and returned my notebook but all I get on Boot is a file icon with a quetion mark.
I'm backed up so the data is not the issue. The issue is the darn thing is a lite brick
MacBook Air, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2)
Bummers, no dice
it won't be easy or why bother
anyway I'm going to be in Mexico City tomorrow and maybe I'll find someone who can deal with it.
I just get the folder icon with a question mark inside of it.
thanks for the effort though
See if anything here helps: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1440
still no dice but..... I tried.
this is deep cause Apples of course dosn't want an easy work around to drives that have been wiped.
Unfortunatly I live hours from a Mac Store.
thanks for your help
The system is purposefully designed such that a lock or wipe will require a visit to an authorized service center for resetting. This affords a last-ditch opportunity for the service center to recover any stolen devices for the legitimate owner. The downside is that the legitimate owner must submit the device for clearance of the locked state.
I'm sure you can appreciate the thought behind the practice. It makes the system more secure fpr their owners.
I was in an authorized center when it happened. They told me to wait awhile and try the number again. I guess from here it's all up hill. I wiped the notebook useing my Apple account but I bought the notebook on E-bay. Hopefully I can find a way to revive the computer in Mecico City. I have one day. Then it's off the Baja California with a very thin lite dooor stop
OK I need some advice....
in your opinion....
will I be better served in a Mac Store or a random hacker store in Mexico City.
I have one day and one shot
I honestly bought the computer and honestly forgot the four number code
thanks in advance
I would take the computer to an Apple Store.
Exactly what I'm going to do. I left the Air at home and took my MacBook pro. I'll take it back to the Mac Store where thay know me and I've been a customer for years. Imagin all the "stuff" a random computer guy could put on your computer?
dalerfromriz, I trust my things to the local Apple Store. I am convinced they know magic. Performed a little for me on Monday 🙂
Quick thinking on your part to wipe the data. Glad it's backed up too.
Now I am getting my copy of Missing Maual to learn how to do the remote wipe.
Please post back and let us know how it goes with the MBA.
Good luck!
I had my macbook air stolen.
