OSX Lion recovery without Apple ID?

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OSX Lion recovery without Apple ID?

Hi

I've been trying to erase and reinstall Lion on a refurb (not Apple) MacBook Pro (2011) I bought recently, in order to send it back (so minus any of my details and as I received it).

I've either got stuck on the Internet Recovery (got spinning globe and then error 2002F - no idea what that is though) or using Recovery HD I get as far as the reinstall, only for it to ask my Apple ID - and then to be told I've not purchased Lion (although I have purchased ML on my account for my other Mac this was to replace).

Do I assume then that Lion wasn't actually shipped with this MBP if it's asking me to download from the App Store? I've erased the disk, so at least they can't get my details (not that any real sensitive date was entered) but wanted to restore so it was back to exactly how it was shipped.

Any help would be appreciated!

Thanks!

Ben

Posted on Jul 16, 2013 2:35 PM

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babowa

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Jul 16, 2013 8:33 PM in response to Zerodeluxe

Do I assume then that Lion wasn't actually shipped with this MBP if it's asking me to download from the App Store?

That is most likely correct - the previous owner must have upgraded to Lion and that license is not transferable and tied to the original Apple ID forever. So, if you are returning it (why are you returning it?), just send it back without an OS installed.

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Jul 16, 2013 11:34 PM in response to babowa

It wad an AZERTY model (and not really made clear of it) - had thought about conversion as not many 17" around now, but too much hassle! Have found a better model now.

Thanks - I think I will ship as is and explain.

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Zerodeluxe Author

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Jul 16, 2013 11:35 PM in response to Zerodeluxe

*had

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Zerodeluxe Author

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Jul 17, 2013 2:53 AM in response to Zerodeluxe

Sorry.... that should have been a *was not *had.... (I can't even correct a error correctly...)

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babowa

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Jul 17, 2013 8:08 AM in response to Zerodeluxe

No problem - good luck!

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Zerodeluxe Author

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Jul 17, 2013 8:41 AM in response to babowa

Just noticed on their returns page, it says 'must be returned in original working condition'.... but I also note the product description says it comes with 10.6 - for which I have discs... so I'll just load that on!

At least it will be working.... and in it's "original" working condition!

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