I have a macbook pro early 2011 and I need to get a new battery for it.So I'm taking it in the genius bar.Can I just use a guest account so they can't get into my files and passwords?
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Securing Macbookpro for Genius bar visit
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I tend to back up, and do a fresh install. Or I keep a secondary HDD that I swap in when leaving it at the genius bar.
As soon as someone has physical access, they have complete access.
I went with my 2009 last year to change the battery at the Genius bar and it took 20 minutes to swap it. I doubt they took the time to surf through my folders to check what I had... They don't need to «use» the computer to do that. If I remember well they shut downed the computer before going in the backstore to replace the battery. I wouldn't worry if I was you.
OK thank you.Do they stock 2011 batteries?Want to make sure they have one when I go in.I keep getting a Service battery under the battery icon
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If you're a famous celebrity by all means secure your information; I don't think they bother with regular folk though...
If they don't have the part in stock, they will order it you; can let them keep the computer or have them call you when the part comes in and to bring the computer for a drop off (quick drop).
Personally I encrypt my drives, so I don't worry too much about snooping.
If they don't have the part in stock, they will order it you; can let them keep the computer or have them call you when the part comes in and to bring the computer for a drop off (quick drop).
Personally I encrypt my drives, so I don't worry too much about snooping.
They had only left when I went (they told me). They might or might not have one for your model. You could try calling before hand to see if they have any in stock.
The issue I have is I don't live near apple store.It's about 2 hours away.I'm just going to be in the area for that day.I will call and make sure they have one.
Is there any equivalent to a power-on BIOS-level password like on PCs? At least that way unless they remove the HD there's no way to access the data.
I think Apple's FileVault system should protect you from prying eyes. Encrypt your whole disk and in the options don't give Apple the recovery key.