If you want to save big on a MacBook, MacBook Pro or MacBook Air. These transactions typically involve cash, so there is always the possibility that your seller could be looking to take your money and run without handing off a new MacBook. If everything looks good, make sure you go to the meeting with someone and meet in a very public place. If you are buying online, you would be well served to call the local police from wherever the seller says he or she lives.
Ask for a Serial Number – This is one of the easiest ways to find out if you are dealing with a rotten Apple.There are a few ways you can attempt to figure out if a MacBook is stolen or just a really good deal. Unfortunately, Apple doesn’t keep a list of lost and stolen MacBooks as some people may tell you, but you can use the serial number to check eligibility for AppleCare and to check with your local police.
How to Check if a MacBook or MacBook Pro is Stolen If you are thinking of purchasing a used or second hand MacBook, you should take precautions to make sure you don’t end up with a stolen notebook that won’t be valid for warranty service and will likely be taken from you if it is discovered to be stolen property. The notebooks, valued at over $20,000 to $30,000, are arguably not for personal use and will likely join a large collection of stolen notebooks which are sold online and over classified services like Craigslist for a large discount.
Go to the Apple Menu, then select System Preferences.
To find networking information on a Mac running OS X 10.4 (Tiger), navigate to the Network Preferences panel. The Help Desk can assist in upgrading to a newer version of OS X 10.x, which is highly recommended for optimal support. If we are unable to resolve your Mac OS X 10.x issue, you may be able to find help at Apple's Website. This product is no longer supported by the DoIT Help Desk. When troubleshooting network problems it is often useful to know the comptuer's IP address and MAC address.