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Reformat macbook. 4 digit passcode lock

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iamJaymes

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Aug 27, 2011
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Hi,

My mum bought a macbook pro from gumtree and when you turn it on it requires a 4 digit passcode and obviously, my mother doesn't know it as she's just bought it.

So I was wondering how to reformat the hard drive from scratch? I have OS X discs with my macbook that I think I can use but I'm not sure if whatever program this 4 digit pass code is calling for will complicate matters at all?

Any help?
 
put the cd in the dvd drive and see what happens. There should be a screen that pops up and should walk you though how to put a clean os in it.

if that doesn't work. try the normal 1234, 0000,1111, etc. Normally someone won't sell there laptop with there information in it.
 
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iamJaymes said:
Hi,

My mum bought a macbook pro from gumtree and when you turn it on it requires a 4 digit passcode and obviously, my mother doesn't know it as she's just bought it.

So I was wondering how to reformat the hard drive from scratch? I have OS X discs with my macbook that I think I can use but I'm not sure if whatever program this 4 digit pass code is calling for will complicate matters at all?

Any help?
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In the drive, and reboot the machine whilst holding down CMD+OPTION keys. You should then be able to perform a clean install.
 
treichert said:
SOunds like a stolen MacBook that got remote locked through Find my mac.
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iamJaymes said:
0.o Well what am I meant to do with that? =s
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yup. sounds like the person who sold it to your mother probably stole it, or in any case didn't have it legitimately... she should try and get her money back, or get the police involved if it is in fact stolen... you should be able to check that with the Serial #, if it's been reported.
 
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