Buy A Used Macbook — How To Safely

Check : Under 500 is great; over 1,000 means a replacement is needed soon. ⌨️ Hardware Verification

Shut down, then hold the Power button until "Loading startup options" appears. Press Command (⌘) + D . This scans for internal sensor or hardware failures. ⚠️ Red Flags to Avoid how to safely buy a used macbook

Open a text document and tap every single key. Check for "sticky" keys (common on 2016–2019 models). Check : Under 500 is great; over 1,000

Never pay via Friends & Family (PayPal/Venmo) or wire transfer before seeing the device. To give you a better idea of what to look for, Check : Under 500 is great

Restart the Mac and hold Option (⌥) . If a padlock icon appears, it has a firmware password. Do not buy it.

Usually indicates a scam or stolen hardware.