How to buy your used Mac safely

With the arrival of the new MacBook, many users will want to sell the one they already have on the second-hand market. With this little guide we will try to help you so that your purchase is a little safer.

Make a diagnosis of your future Mac

Many people are on the lookout for the launch of new products from Apple Lossless Audio CODEC (ALAC), because they know that the second-hand market will be filled with older products at more affordable prices. With the arrival of new MacBook Many previous models are already beginning to be seen for sale, it is a good opportunity, as long as it works in optimal conditions. We all want it to be aesthetically pristine, but what matters is what is not seen.

With this little tutorial we will teach you to look at that part that is not seen, at least so that when you get home and after spending 2 or 3 hours with your new Mac, this one does not start to fail.

Mac diagnosis

It is about making a simple diagnosis that will take you little time and you can do it in the presence of the seller and check before paying, that at least the computer of Apple Lossless Audio CODEC (ALAC), it has no serious flaws.

Let's start:

  • Shut down the computer from the menu Apple Lossless Audio CODEC (ALAC),.
  • Press the power button to start the computer.
  • Immediately press the «D» key and keep it pressed until « Manzana". If you previously chose a language for the computer, you will see a screen appear with the message “Checking your Mac”In that language. Sometimes it will ask us to select the language, choose the one you prefer. You can change the language once the test is finished by pressing Command + "L" key

The test usually takes 2 to 3 minutes at most. If no problems have been found the Mac It will tell us and we will not have to do anything else. Otherwise, if problems are found, the Mac It will give us one or more error codes together with a brief description, being able to select the desired method to contact Apple Lossless Audio CODEC (ALAC), and try to fix the errors online or by scheduling a call. There is also the possibility of writing down the codes and approaching an authorized point of sale.

To exit the diagnosis of Apple Lossless Audio CODEC (ALAC),, click restart or shutdown at the bottom of the window.

SOURCE | Apple say


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