Reset 4 digit system lock Pin code

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codeman2009 Author

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Reset 4 digit system lock Pin code

Hi,

I recently had my macbook stolen. And while the theif had it they were able to wipe everything off of it and set up their own passwords and stuff. Luckily the police caught them and returned my macbook to me. however I guess before the police caught them they locked the macbook, with what im assuming is the find my mac app, and now when it boots up it is asking for a 4 digit system lock pin code, which i obviously don't know. is there anyway to get around this?

MacBook Pro (13-inch Mid 2012), iOS 7.1

Posted on Jun 9, 2014 7:31 PM

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Answer 1

codeman2009 Author

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Jun 9, 2014 7:49 PM in response to Matt Clifton

Ok next question then, I bought this Mac over 3 years ago, and dont have the orginal receipt anymore, however it show up that it is my device when I log in with my apple ID and i still have the orginal box with the serial number and everything, and also the police report from where i reported it. will this be enough proof? haha

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Answer 2

May 8, 2016 6:01 AM in response to codeman2009

1. Police could not caught them using iCloud location, because just like you sad, they changed the trace of yours iCloud.(Unless somebody was holding a flashlight while styling you mac)

2. format hd in recovery mode if EFI pass disabled

3. wanna see data content of hd, install os x on external drive, then boot that drive, and from there get the access to the locked drive.

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Answer 3

Melophage

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Jun 9, 2014 7:33 PM in response to codeman2009

codeman2009,

see this Apple page for what to do next.

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Answer 4

Jun 9, 2014 7:33 PM in response to codeman2009

Take it to an Apple Store along with your proof of purchase (this is required to make sure that you are the rightful owner). They will remove the lock.

Matt

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