HOW TO BUY USED APPLE MACBOOK. All you need to know in one video!
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Step-by-step guide "How to buy Apple MacBooks without getting screwed", what you should test, what to know and look out forbefore buying, what to check when buying a used Apple laptop.
A lot of these things are generally applicable for people who want to know How to buy a used laptop in general, so if you're on the market for a "used" notebook, check this video.
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Check serial number:
https://checkcoverage.apple.com
Battery replacement prices:
https://support.apple.com/mac/repair
Identify your Apple device:
https://support.apple.com/en-us/102604
Obsolete and vintage Apple products:
https://support.apple.com/en-us/102772
Apple diagnostics:
https://support.apple.com/en-us/102550
Apple Diagnostics reference codes:
https://support.apple.com/en-us/102334
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Software to download:
Geekbench
https://www.geekbench.com/download/
Cinebench
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cineben...
https://www.maxon.net/en/downloads/ci...
Unigen Heaven
https://benchmark.unigine.com/heaven
BlackmagicDesign Disk Speed Test
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/blackma...
BlackmagicDesign RAW Speed Test
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/blackma...
CoconutBattery
https://www.coconut-flavour.com/cocon...
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Use “ sudo powermetrics | grep -i 'system average' ” to check stats about the system and run tests!
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:12 - If you’re buying ONLINE
00:41 - If you’re buying OFFLINE
00:51 - Bring someone with you and meet in public place
01:01 - Don’t hurry and be prepared
01:29 - THINGS TO CHECK: Hardware
01:41 - MacBook’s User account password
02:04 - Log into Mac properly
02:42 - Watch out for RED FLAGS
03:03 - TouchID
03:14 - AppleID (should be NONE on the device, or only yours)
03:55 - Check & compare SERIAL NUMBERS
04:29 - WiFi & Bluetooth and AirDrop
05:00 - THINGS TO CHECK: DISPLAY
05:10 - Test colors
05:25 - Inspect for "dead" pixels
05:49 - Look out for THIS!
06:27 - Subscribe to FRYTECH pls!
06:34 - Display cable damage
06:54 - ProMotion or 120hz mode
07:22 - Keyboard & Trackpad
08:12 - SD card reader, HDMI (buy a dummy plug)
08:52 - THINGS TO CHECK: BATTERY
09:20 - Make sure the BATTERY ISN’T SWOLLEN
11:07 - Buy special tools beforehand (Pentalobe and Torx screwdrivers)
12:01 - Battery replacement price. Negotiate a deal if the battery is in bad condition
12:28 - Charger (MagSafe & USB-C)
12:40 - Headphones 3.5mm, Microphones, Web camera
13:22 - Benchmarks
14:21 - STRESS TEST (Battery & MacBook in general)
15:03 - Apple Diagnostics
16:44 - IMPORTANT: Firmware / Startup Utility Password
17:27 - THE VERY LAST CRUCIALLY IMPORTANT NOTE
19:33 - Thank you
19:57 - One more thing for you…
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