I have a MacBook pro that an employee was using and they have been terminated but only their Apple ID is on it. How can I get the device ready for another employee

How can I get into a MacBook pro that belonged to a employee that's no longer working and we don't have the apple ID information and no admin account?

Posted on Dec 3, 2022 7:32 PM

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TheLittles

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Dec 3, 2022 7:57 PM in response to Marchelong

"I have a MacBook pro that an employee was using and they have been terminated but only their Apple ID is on it. How can I get the device ready for another employee"

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Changing User Accounts:

Perform as Instructed here, including the backup: What to do Before you Sell, Give Away, or Trade in your Mac - Apple Support. I'm not so certain your can, if the Apple ID has been terminated. Report back if it works.

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I have a MacBook pro that an employee was using and they have been terminated but only their Apple ID is on it. How can I get the device ready for another employee

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