Perfectly good M1 MacBooks are being scrapped because of Activation Lock [video]

Re:Perfectly good M1 MacBooks are being scrapped because of ... by MegaThorx on Tuesday July 11, 2023 @02:54AM (#36677311)

But is it worth it if we create more electronic waste because of it? I somewhat like the idea of the activation lock system, because it makes the devices unattractive for stealing it. On the other hand it creates more unnecessary waste (at least they way Apple implemented it).

A way to unlock them should be provided. Report the serial to apple, they try to inform the owner by mail and/or push and after a 30 days grace period it should be unlocked. Another benefit of such a system is that it might even help to locate stolen devices.

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Re:Perfectly good M1 MacBooks are being scrapped because of ... by yreg on Tuesday July 11, 2023 @06:24AM (#36678931)

If you want your stolen mac to be usable, you are free to remote wipe it and unlock it…

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Re:Perfectly good M1 MacBooks are being scrapped because of ... by tomjen3 on Tuesday July 11, 2023 @10:21AM (#36681362)

I can already locate my stolen device through find my.

If anything I want Apple to be even harder on this so that no used component could be put anywhere else and work. Ideally I would be able to remote detonate the battery to deter thieves, but there are sadly legal issues around this.

But if somebody were to steal my laptop I would have to buy a new one, which would cause more waste. The best thing to do therefore is to ensure that nobody steals laptops.

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