By MDM do you mean the computer has an MDM profile on it? If so have them remove it before buying.

@@TerrysTechTips yeah I think so, but is it safe to remove it? or will I encounter some problems using it after removing the MDM?

@@tarik607The company that owned it last will have to remove their profile first before they give it to you. After that there’s two things I would check to make sure it’s fully removed. 1) Go to settings and lookup “Profiles”. It should say no profiles installed. If there is have them removed it. 2) Reset the computer and on the setup screen connect to a WiFi network. If a remote management screen comes up next after connecting to WiFi screen then it’s still MDM locked. On their end they should be using some remote management software like “jamf” and will need to login to their account and remove it remotely. After they remove the remote management software you need to reset the computer again.

update?

@@hypno0784 Overall, I am pleased with the model I received. It had 93 battery cycles. I had one small ding on the left side of the corner which has a slight bump. Rest of the laptop is without any major scratches. As advertised, laptop came AppleCare+ until Nov 2024. 1 yead e-bay refurbushed (AllState) also valid (only repairs, no accidential coverage). Everything is working good so far. I have only noticed one thing with auto brightness on screen but I need to test it thouroughly. Overall, I am satisfied. Price of it I believe was on a higher side but M1s do hold their values and AppleCare+ helps justifying the price premium.

??? Update dude

How much ?

Sorry guys. I paid ~1469 (befoer tax) for it. Apart from a dent in the corner of left hand palm, it turned out great. Battery cycles at 93 with 96% capacity. I have not used it to the full extent of its capacity but overall it turned out to be great. AppleCare+ is also available till end of October this year. But since everything is working fine, I have not used it. Hopefully I get an option to extend it. Let me know if you have any additional questions.

Thank you so much!

@@TerrysTechTips didn't notice, I didn't subscribe.. now I did... May Allah bless you brother in your work!

Your welcome! Glad it was helpful.

It would be signed in with an Apple ID and/or be locked with a password.

@@TerrysTechTipsso if it’s signed out there’s no way for someone to claim theft and lock after??

1) A third party screen would not have an apple logo. It is possible that it might be replaced with one from another macbook, which in that case I would check the hinge. Make sure it closes all the way and don't make any snapping noises. 2) Most laptops that are re-sold are technically "used". Some may have replaced batteries. If the cycle count is low thats a good sign its been recently replaced. 3) The keys on the keyboard will likely be sticky. You may have to unscrew the bottom off to see if there's any corrosion on the board. 4) Unfortunately no. If your concerned I would recommend buying from a shop. Your likely going to pay more for it, but most shops have a 90day-1 year warranty for defects like you mentioned.

Thanks for your reply man. For question 1) What do you mean by a third party screen wont have apple logo? Do you mean that when it turns on it won't have apple logo and behind it the black background?@@TerrysTechTips

No. What i mean is on the aluminum lid it won't have an apple logo.@@freebird-pi5hx

Got it. Thanks for reply and your time. i appreciate it @@TerrysTechTips

set it up and then do the checks

@@varizsombi Yeah that takes like 20 minutes

You should be able to put a firmware password on it.

Potentially. The way I check this is after the WiFi page on the setup screen it should take you to a data and privacy screen. If it instead says remote management then it’s MDM locked.

I’m sorry, but can you clarify?

If I get another windows PC and a chance to research it I will.

okay sir i am watching you from ghana@@TerrysTechTips

You should be able to check it without resetting the computer. If you shut down the computer and hold Comand-R and a lock icon shows up its firmware locked. If not then it’s not firmware locked. The computer’s data only erases when you go into disk utility and wipe the hardrive.

The serial number can't be changed, but someone could replace the bottom of the computer with another plate that has a different serial number. If your concerned I would check by the serial number in the "about this mac" section.

Yes, it seems at just the right price.

I would say for something like that $850 is a good price. $800 would be optimal.

It will be erased and on the setup screen typically like you would setup an iPhone.

I would say 85% or higher.

You would just setup the computer like you would at home and then test it.

Be careful buying from places like eBay that aren’t highly rated stores.

For an m2 that’s worth it.

Just went and brought it didn’t get an adapter can I charge it with my iPhone adapter?

Great brought it ✨ battery 68 cycle and 95 health but when I checked with coconut battery 68 cycle 87.8 design health Is it good ?

Depends on what you want. I would go with a m2 macbook air just becuase the battery life is really good and has an amazing processor.

If you're just doing school work, you don't need 16GB of RAM. Anything from 2019 onwards with an i5 or above should be fine.

Helps if its less than a year old to prove they actually bought it. However receipts can be easily copied and edited so I don't know.

For what your using it for the Macbook Air is just fine, especially with 16gb of ram and 512gb of storage. Also 89% battery health is pretty good for a used macbook. Most of the ones I've seen are around ~85%.

@@TerrysTechTips Cool. Thanks for this tip!

I don't know. I'm not super familiar with windows laptops, but if you need something cheap i typically recommend a used Lenovo Thinkpad.

www.backmarket.com/en-us/p/macbook-pro-retina-154-inch-2017-core-i7-16gb-ssd-512-gb/926a928f-696e-4677-a6d1-1462c316bdd8#l=11&scroll=false

As to why?