Bought a “new” MBP off eBay

[iModFrenzy]

As the title says, I bought a new open-box MacBook Pro Mid-2015 Retina(manufactured in 2018)from a seller on eBay. It has AppleCare till 2021. I now have the device, and have registered it to my Apple ID which shows the date of purchase and the AppleCare.

But if I bring it to a Apple store will I need a receipt? Or is it being on my Apple ID enough?

I thought about EFI locking my MBP which made me wonder about how I’d handle unlocking it ,if I somehow forgot the password, without a proof of purchase.

Thanks!

 

[ugahairydawgs]

All you need is a serial number showing an active warranty, which they will check when you take it in. They don’t make you bring your receipt or check Apple IDs for warranty work.

 

[iModFrenzy]

All you need is a serial number showing an active warranty, which they will check when you take it in. They don’t make you bring your receipt or check Apple IDs for warranty work.

Alright awesome

Side question: Does the MBP have warranty stickers on it? I found a odd one on my bottom panel near the hinge. It isn’t a barcode but two lines of numbers and says “Warranty Void if Removed”. I’ve never bought a new/AppleCare Mac before. Doesn’t seem like Apple to slap a sticker on hence my curiousity.

 

[Bending Pixels]

How can a 2015 MBP be manufactured in 2018? It may be a refurb, but can't be newly manufactured.

 

[dryja123]

How can a 2015 MBP be manufactured in 2018? It may be a refurb, but can't be newly manufactured.

Apple is still producing the 2015 version of the MacBook Pro.

 

[jerryk]

Apple is still producing the 2015 version of the MacBook Pro.

Just like Apple made the 2012 Classic 13" Macbook Pro until 2016. Corporate customer need this because it can take them a year (or more) to decide to support new model Macs.

 

[Honza1]

Side question: Does the MBP have warranty stickers on it? I found a odd one on my bottom panel near the hinge. It isn’t a barcode but two lines of numbers and says “Warranty Void if Removed”. I’ve never bought a new/AppleCare Mac before. Doesn’t seem like Apple to slap a sticker on hence my curiousity.

Mine has no sticker, but it is 2017 model. It has two lines with information, including model and serial number, engraved in the bottom plate (as the other MBPs I have). I have never seen “Warranty Void if Removed” sticker on MBP.

 

[JPack]

Alright awesome

Side question: Does the MBP have warranty stickers on it? I found a odd one on my bottom panel near the hinge. It isn’t a barcode but two lines of numbers and says “Warranty Void if Removed”. I’ve never bought a new/AppleCare Mac before. Doesn’t seem like Apple to slap a sticker on hence my curiousity.

The sticker means it's been refurbished by a third-party.

 

[csurfr]

The sticker means it's been refurbished by a third-party.

This. Apple doesn’t put stickers on their machines. You’ve checked the warranty status at https://checkcoverage.apple.com/ and it shows until 202X?

Edit: I wonder if Apple will cover the machine if it has that decal on it clearly showing it has been refurbished by a 3rd party...

 

[maflynn]

I wonder if Apple will cover the machine if it has that decal on it clearly showing it has been refurbished by a 3rd party..

Apple's warranty is clear that any work done by an unauthorized agent will mean that component will not be covered. If any damage occurs during the authorized repair occurs that damage also won't be covered, i.e., breaking something off the logic board trying to remove it. The entire logic board will no longer be warrantied.

 

[iModFrenzy]

The sticker means it's been refurbished by a third-party.

What points to it being refurbished? Is that type of sticker common on refurbs?

This. Apple doesn’t put stickers on their machines. You’ve checked the warranty status at https://checkcoverage.apple.com/ and it shows until 202X?

Edit: I wonder if Apple will cover the machine if it has that decal on it clearly showing it has been refurbished by a 3rd party...

Yep, checked right when I received the machine. AppleCare till 2021.