Got a replacement bottom panel for my MacBook due to a big dent. I now want to sell it off on eBay for some money. Problem is that there's a serial number on the case. With that said, is it safe to sell it off with the serial exposed?
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Ok to sell my bottom case with my serial #?
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Im not sure what they could do with it, but I probably wouldn't. They could call Apple and report the SN stolen, so if you ever bring your computer in for service it will show up as stolen. Im not sure what else they could do.
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Actually, some are over 50$ in eBay. But OP's is likely broken because he got it replaced. If you desperately need money, get it from other way.
Just get a dremel and grind out the etching. Look, you are already selling a damaged part. How much more can you hurt the value by grinding the inside that nobody sees?
?...Applecare actually got me in touch with a local authorized Apple service provider. They replaced the case and I was able to keep the old one. On another note, thanks for the helpful advices. I will probably keep it, just to be on the safe side.
Why wouldnt it be safe? Theres nothing they could possibly do with it. They wouldnt put them on the outside of the case for everyone to see if any harm could be done with them. I never understood why people are scared of giving out their serial number. Im sure the box the computer came in has the serial number on it for every customer in the world to write down if they wanted, most devices are like that so people dont swap new machines with old machines and then take them back for refunds.