Buying a Used MacBook in Nepal: The Complete Inspection Checklist
Buying pre-owned can save you 40-50% off retail prices, but hidden defects can turn a bargain into a money pit. Use this checklist:
- Check iCloud Lock: Ensure ‘Find My Mac’ is signed out and Activation Lock is disabled.
- Check Battery Cycle Count: Anything under 500 cycles is healthy; above 800 needs replacement soon.
- Run Apple Diagnostics: Hold ‘D’ during startup to run hardware tests.
- Inspect All Keyboard Keys: Test every key in TextEdit, especially Spacebar and Return.
- Verify True Tone: Open Display settings; if True Tone is missing, the screen was swapped with a cheap aftermarket panel.
