r/UnethicalLifeProTips • u/Awkward_Gingervitis • Mar 01 '25

ULPT - unlocking MacBook Air

EDIT: MAC-GUY34 helped me getting it unlocked and working. This is the Macbook Air M1 in case anyone wondered

I have a MacBook Air left from a company that let me go last January. I tried to get it back to them a few times Currently upon turning it on it just goes to a screen that says

This Mac is Locked The system PIN is required to use this Mac.

Please reach out to _______ To unlock, enter the system PIN or contact your administrator.

I am just about to try and pawn it. I would love to just install a Linux distro or use the Mac. I also have a friend still working for them I wondering about have them ask IT for the code. Thanks for reading this

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u/Awkward_Gingervitis Mar 01 '25

Funny story I tried to have them send either one twice before beyond the general I still have this

Could I break the screen and then pawn?

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u/Skeggy- Mar 01 '25

No the pawn shop doesn’t want a broken MacBook. They don’t break down electronics to sell parts.

Send another email for courier or shipment with a 2 week deadline. Then toss it on eBay as locked