Things to Check Before Buying a Used Macbook 2024

[@tyronebollozos7499]

I really want to try out Mac as I have been saving for this but so far I can afford only 2nd hand. This video is a blessing and I hope I can do all this 😂😢

[@kneadingful]

you can check the cycle count under hardware in the system settings where you checked the SSD. No need to download 3rd party software.

[@nana558]

i think you meant to say “the quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.” this sentence has all 26 alphabets in the english language!

[@surendraraut]

I have recently purchased MBP Pro 16 M1 from ebay. Waiting for it to arrive and apply these steps. I believe I have done due diligence to not get scammed, but I know anything is possible on internet. Fingers crossed. Thanks for the video.

[@hypno0784]

update?

[@surendraraut]

@@hypno0784 Overall, I am pleased with the model I received. It had 93 battery cycles. I had one small ding on the left side of the corner which has a slight bump. Rest of the laptop is without any major scratches. As advertised, laptop came AppleCare+ until Nov 2024. 1 yead e-bay refurbushed (AllState) also valid (only repairs, no accidential coverage). Everything is working good so far. I have only noticed one thing with auto brightness on screen but I need to test it thouroughly. Overall, I am satisfied. Price of it I believe was on a higher side but M1s do hold their values and AppleCare+ helps justifying the price premium.

[@xRaul13]

??? Update dude

[@adharshsajikumar6526]

How much ?

[@surendraraut]

Sorry guys. I paid ~1469 (befoer tax) for it. Apart from a dent in the corner of left hand palm, it turned out great. Battery cycles at 93 with 96% capacity. I have not used it to the full extent of its capacity but overall it turned out to be great. AppleCare+ is also available till end of October this year. But since everything is working fine, I have not used it. Hopefully I get an option to extend it. Let me know if you have any additional questions.

[@saminakausar4601]

The guy literally told a million things in 12 minutes. I am going tomorrow to buy a Mac and I am sure I will do each of these tests now. Thanks mate!

[@archieballantine]

The quick Brown fox jumped over the lazy dog. Every key.

[@guy1ncognit0]

S?

[@archieballantine]

@@guy1ncognit0 jumps

[@afzalsiraj826]

I didnt notice the channel was new... Didnt feel like... Keep growing bro.

[@TerrysTechTips]

Thank you so much!

[@afzalsiraj826]

@@TerrysTechTips didn't notice, I didn't subscribe.. now I did... May Allah bless you brother in your work!

[@miteshc1010]

thnaks fot this video brother....its really helpful.

[@cd4ngel659]

this video is so helpful and you mentioned things to check that i had never even thought about, thank u for this!

[@krishalesna2265]

This is such a huge help for me. Thank you so much!! ❤

[@Steve-bc2cl]

exactly what I was looking for thanks!!

[@gabi.content.]

thank you! your content is amazing

[@m.muneebconnects]

bro, a very detailed video. thanks!!

[@TerrysTechTips]

Your welcome! Glad it was helpful.

[@Maheshrps]

Seeing this after i did the payment. Lets hope for the best

[@sadique_x_]

my man taught how to check and setup a macbook before and after buying respectively

[@ia6980]

So many steps! Easier to but new macbook. Thanks for making this video! No spammer can fool you now

[@freebird-pi5hx]

Excellent video. I have a few questions. 1. How do you check for repaired screen. 2. How to know if laptop is refurbished 3. How to check if laptop had water damage? 4. Do you have a list of what you covered in like a pdf? Thanks for your help!

[@TerrysTechTips]

1) A third party screen would not have an apple logo. It is possible that it might be replaced with one from another macbook, which in that case I would check the hinge. Make sure it closes all the way and don't make any snapping noises. 2) Most laptops that are re-sold are technically "used". Some may have replaced batteries. If the cycle count is low thats a good sign its been recently replaced. 3) The keys on the keyboard will likely be sticky. You may have to unscrew the bottom off to see if there's any corrosion on the board. 4) Unfortunately no. If your concerned I would recommend buying from a shop. Your likely going to pay more for it, but most shops have a 90day-1 year warranty for defects like you mentioned.

[@freebird-pi5hx]

Thanks for your reply man. For question 1) What do you mean by a third party screen wont have apple logo? Do you mean that when it turns on it won't have apple logo and behind it the black background?@@TerrysTechTips

[@TerrysTechTips]

No. What i mean is on the aluminum lid it won't have an apple logo.@@freebird-pi5hx

[@freebird-pi5hx]

Got it. Thanks for reply and your time. i appreciate it @@TerrysTechTips

[@aj176]

You forgot to mention to check if the macbook is mdm locked. You’ll only find out when you get the continous pop ups for extetnal control of the company.

[@liliessims5307]

How to find that out

[@AlejandroBustos-cu6jf]

the seller after looking us testing could go crazy

[@fresquez]

Great video! Thanks for being so clear and including the links

[@MichaelMacaque]

Extremely detailed and very helpful . Thank you

[@aparvkishnov4595]

If we start doing all these tests, the seller will ask us to F off.

[@TerrysTechTips]

Lol

[@Hsinamirig]

No they don't tell us to F off they will literally F us with their fricking eyes and attitude

[@arhumfrazz]

If he asks you to f off, you should politely ask him to f off.

[@ia6980]

That means he is a spammer

[@andiprodan54]

Hi Congratulations for this useful content Can you please advise me witch used MBP 15” I should buy for normal use?….most of the tasks internet browsing, ebay and amazon sales, nothing like games, editing and coding… I don’t want to spend much, maximum £700….witch is the best old MBP 15” version? Many thanks and I’m waiting for your reply All the best👍👍

[@TerrysTechTips]

I would say a 2015 15” MacBook Pro.

[@EliorBY]

Very informative! Thank you!

[@Asierramoore]

Great job! Thanks.

[@Shiamahmedakash]

It’s a really helpful video thanks man.

[@dmf4133]

Thanks Terry!!

[@abdelhakimessaiy7715]

really loved the video, its detailed and to do point, Ty

[@SSPanesar]

Very informative❤

[@veronicaperote2268]

Thanks for this! More power to your account :)

[@colombolawacademy]

This is extremely helpful. Thank you boss. ❤

[@bae_beeb]

so helpful! tysm 🫡

[@TerrysTechTips]

I’m glad you found it helpful!

[@MustafaIsam]

Thank you so much for making this video!

[@ibraboumedian1892]

Great video! thanks bro

[@pengconglin9827]

Thank you for the contents. I am wondering if the serial number can be changed? If it does, is there a way to check that?

[@TerrysTechTips]

The serial number can't be changed, but someone could replace the bottom of the computer with another plate that has a different serial number. If your concerned I would check by the serial number in the "about this mac" section.

[@musha-hv8tx]

thanks this is helpful for me...

[@kingk5289]

Very helpful

[@MaryEshun-o4w]

please a video on how to check good windows pc

[@TerrysTechTips]

If I get another windows PC and a chance to research it I will.

[@MaryEshun-o4w]

okay sir i am watching you from ghana@@TerrysTechTips

[@ndubuisijohnbosco]

Great video man. What Mac pc is best to be purchased as used PC. Mac pro core i7 500GB/16GB or Mac air M2 250GB. Considering value for money and just for school work.

[@TerrysTechTips]

Depends on what you want. I would go with a m2 macbook air just becuase the battery life is really good and has an amazing processor.

[@leblueawoo]

If you're just doing school work, you don't need 16GB of RAM. Anything from 2019 onwards with an i5 or above should be fine.

[@ShailyKapoor]

Very good video buddy. Thanks

[@mohammedhossain2004]

Is there a chance if you follow all the steps, that you'll be greeted with a MDM lock when you setup your computer after you get home?

[@TerrysTechTips]

Potentially. The way I check this is after the WiFi page on the setup screen it should take you to a data and privacy screen. If it instead says remote management then it’s MDM locked.

[@ferdsbisco3752]

Thanks for your video. If the Mac Pro comes with apps? Is that ok or it will be erased when it is reset?

[@TerrysTechTips]

It will be erased and on the setup screen typically like you would setup an iPhone.

[@tiiruq2]

yo do i need to check with the recovery mode, that firmware password thing when the seller already reset the macbook? Or can i skip that? Would appreciate an answer, i meet the seller in 1 or 2 days✌️

[@TerrysTechTips]

You should be able to check it without resetting the computer. If you shut down the computer and hold Comand-R and a lock icon shows up its firmware locked. If not then it’s not firmware locked. The computer’s data only erases when you go into disk utility and wipe the hardrive.

[@marketwhisperer7682]

Very useful video and channel Terry. Subscribed! Would you say $1000 is a good price to pay for a MacbookPro, 13", M2, 8GB, 256GB, 8 months old, low cycle count (10), good-as-new condition + Magic Mouse? TIA!

[@TerrysTechTips]

Yes, it seems at just the right price.

[@Rhennakay]

thank you so much!!!!!

[@joshuaehoche]

You are a life saver

[@MaryEshun-o4w]

What about a new MacBook Pro or air things to check before buying

[@h4v34n1c3d4y]

If the seller decides to a full reset, prior to meetup, what additional checking should be done before doing the deal?

[@varizsombi]

set it up and then do the checks

[@Alec15]

@@varizsombi Yeah that takes like 20 minutes

[@RoseRose-eq3fg]

Yea imma just get a a new one

[@KrabiAdventure]

how to tell if not stolen

[@TerrysTechTips]

It would be signed in with an Apple ID and/or be locked with a password.

[@JCuervo330]

@@TerrysTechTipsso if it’s signed out there’s no way for someone to claim theft and lock after??

[@antonaustirol69]

thanks G

[@charlenemae7685]

Hi! 1 Do we need a receipt from the original owner? :)

[@TerrysTechTips]

Helps if its less than a year old to prove they actually bought it. However receipts can be easily copied and edited so I don't know.

[@AccountingDept-j6c]

I'm confused, you have links to some Macs on Amazon yet you said "don't buy online". Which is it?

[@TerrysTechTips]

Be careful buying from places like eBay that aren’t highly rated stores.

[@alhusaynibnaltahir]

Bro really need help i found macbook old like 2015 everything is good but i see situation smart Not checking it is normal thing or not what different between checking and no checking

[@TerrysTechTips]

I’m sorry, but can you clarify?

[@abdulrahmanhs8162]

13 inch M1 MacBook pro 47 cycle count, 100% maximum capacity, 16gb ram and 512gb storage. Is 1050 USD a good price? Any idea how much a new one like this costs?

[@TerrysTechTips]

I would say for something like that $850 is a good price. $800 would be optimal.

[@petrapesic7629]

Is it true that the MacBooks with M chips don't have an option to pit a firmware password?

[@TerrysTechTips]

You should be able to put a firmware password on it.

[@hanahfayebarberan195]

Heya! Super appreciate your help through this video. I recently bought a refurbished MBA 2020 M1 8-Core 16GB/512GB (from Backmarket) for £550 (around $700) and I am really worried with the battery health (89% with 417 cycle counts when I received it). Is it still worth it in 2024 or should I just return it? Is replacing it with MBP 2020 M1 8-Core 8GB/512GB a better option? I am not a gamer or content creator - the need is daily office tasks and minor graphic design jobs for next 2-3 years. Thanks!

[@TerrysTechTips]

For what your using it for the Macbook Air is just fine, especially with 16gb of ram and 512gb of storage. Also 89% battery health is pretty good for a used macbook. Most of the ones I've seen are around ~85%.

[@hanahfayebarberan195]

@@TerrysTechTips Cool. Thanks for this tip!

[@validkhurasani6769]

What is the safest website to buy a MacBook?

[@TerrysTechTips]

To be honest I don’t know. Just make sure it has a 1 year manufacturs warranty and a return policy for a week to 90 days

[@Akhilesh_VVN]

You got a Sub from, great video

[@liliessims5307]

Hey what do you think about a 16gb ram MacBook Pro with 512gb around 400-500 euros ? I have found some on marketplace and I’m planning to use it for uni and eventually some sims since I have my gaming laptop. I have three options between a 2017 one with a i5 and two from 2018 with a i5 or i7.

[@TerrysTechTips]

I know the SIMS don’t really need much to run. A 2018 may be the better option because of longevity. If you’re always on the go though a used M1 MacBook Air with 8Gb RAM and 512gb of storage might be better for the battery life aspect. The system requirements for the SIMS suggests 8Gb of ram.

[@liliessims5307]

@@TerrysTechTips thank you a lot

[@liliessims5307]

@@TerrysTechTips thank you so much

[@kashifaaysha8872]

What should be the good battery health percentage?

[@TerrysTechTips]

I would say 85% or higher.

[@alexanderu4208]

Hi , thanks for the video. Just a question if possible. Can there be fake MacBook pro’s ? Just found M3 max somewhere for quite cheap and I am not sure what to think of it. Any advice? Maybe it’s stolen ? Can I know if it’s stolen if it’s unlocked and no Apple ID signed in ?

[@TerrysTechTips]

That I know of know, but I wouldn’t be surprised. If it seems too good to be true it probably is.

[@genomagsipoc8501]

What if the seller has already reset the device, how do we go and try and do all these tests with a device stuck in setup?

[@TerrysTechTips]

You would just setup the computer like you would at home and then test it.

[@adharshsajikumar6526]

MacBook Air m2 8gb 256 2022 for 550 Gpb for a used one is it worth it ?

[@TerrysTechTips]

For an m2 that’s worth it.

[@adharshsajikumar6526]

Just went and brought it didn’t get an adapter can I charge it with my iPhone adapter?

[@adharshsajikumar6526]

Great brought it ✨ battery 68 cycle and 95 health but when I checked with coconut battery 68 cycle 87.8 design health Is it good ?

[@bluelivesmatter8502]

Good info, currently I am planning to get a secondary laptop c2d windows laptop and no battery backup for 30$ from a whole sale lot, is it a good deal?

[@TerrysTechTips]

I don't know. I'm not super familiar with windows laptops, but if you need something cheap i typically recommend a used Lenovo Thinkpad.

[@simooobelabare1380]

I bought a MacBook Pro 2020 from amazon and I downloaded the coconut battery app to check my battery health it says that the manufactured date of the battery is 2015 which is 10 years old .should I replace it with a 2020 battery

[@TerrysTechTips]

If the battery health is under 80% I would consider it. Most repair shops will charge around $150 for something like that. It also depends on how often you’re taking it on the go.

[@simooobelabare1380]

@@TerrysTechTips the battery is 100

[@simooobelabare1380]

I already booked an appointment with apple I’m gonna change the battery to a 2020 model 🙏

[@simooobelabare1380]

Thank you

[@venzor4521]

dislikes r from the scammers

[@TerrysTechTips]

For sure

[@farhan.malik554]

Where I can get 2017. 15 inch in 300-500

[@TerrysTechTips]

www.backmarket.com/en-us/p/macbook-pro-retina-154-inch-2017-core-i7-16gb-ssd-512-gb/926a928f-696e-4677-a6d1-1462c316bdd8#l=11&scroll=false

[@jlueb]

eBay is fine to buy off of

[@TerrysTechTips]

Just make sure they have a good selling history

[@jlueb]

@@TerrysTechTips even if they don’t eBay almost always sides with the buyer. Especially if they don’t have seller history

[@lukasti4549]

paying with cash. Is very very very bad advice

[@TerrysTechTips]

As to why?

[@Sinan-Noor]

Very helpful video , thanks man !

[@yunabriones7913]

This is super helpful. Thank you!