I really want to try out Mac as I have been saving for this but so far I can afford only 2nd hand. This video is a blessing and I hope I can do all this 😂😢
I have recently purchased MBP Pro 16 M1 from ebay. Waiting for it to arrive and apply these steps. I believe I have done due diligence to not get scammed, but I know anything is possible on internet. Fingers crossed. Thanks for the video.
@@hypno0784 Overall, I am pleased with the model I received. It had 93 battery cycles. I had one small ding on the left side of the corner which has a slight bump. Rest of the laptop is without any major scratches. As advertised, laptop came AppleCare+ until Nov 2024. 1 yead e-bay refurbushed (AllState) also valid (only repairs, no accidential coverage). Everything is working good so far. I have only noticed one thing with auto brightness on screen but I need to test it thouroughly. Overall, I am satisfied. Price of it I believe was on a higher side but M1s do hold their values and AppleCare+ helps justifying the price premium.
Sorry guys. I paid ~1469 (befoer tax) for it. Apart from a dent in the corner of left hand palm, it turned out great. Battery cycles at 93 with 96% capacity. I have not used it to the full extent of its capacity but overall it turned out to be great. AppleCare+ is also available till end of October this year. But since everything is working fine, I have not used it. Hopefully I get an option to extend it. Let me know if you have any additional questions.
Hey, I just wanted to say your video was super helpful today! I did forget to check all the ports, though-I overlooked the headphone jack since I don’t use it much anymore. I bought a 2020 MBA from Facebook Marketplace for $320 (still a deal!), but now I need to spend some time fixing the headphone jack. Thanks again for helping me feel confident buying it from a stranger!
Excellent video. I have a few questions. 1. How do you check for repaired screen. 2. How to know if laptop is refurbished 3. How to check if laptop had water damage? 4. Do you have a list of what you covered in like a pdf? Thanks for your help!
1) A third party screen would not have an apple logo. It is possible that it might be replaced with one from another macbook, which in that case I would check the hinge. Make sure it closes all the way and don't make any snapping noises. 2) Most laptops that are re-sold are technically "used". Some may have replaced batteries. If the cycle count is low thats a good sign its been recently replaced. 3) The keys on the keyboard will likely be sticky. You may have to unscrew the bottom off to see if there's any corrosion on the board. 4) Unfortunately no. If your concerned I would recommend buying from a shop. Your likely going to pay more for it, but most shops have a 90day-1 year warranty for defects like you mentioned.
Thanks for your reply man. For question 1) What do you mean by a third party screen wont have apple logo? Do you mean that when it turns on it won't have apple logo and behind it the black background?@@TerrysTechTips
Not true at all. @@TerrysTechTips A store in my neighborhood literally imports displays from china and installs it on macbooks with broken/damaged displays. You can barely tell a difference, other than true tone not turning on. They buy it for $240 and sell it for $250
You forgot to mention to check if the macbook is mdm locked. You’ll only find out when you get the continous pop ups for extetnal control of the company.
Great video man. What Mac pc is best to be purchased as used PC. Mac pro core i7 500GB/16GB or Mac air M2 250GB. Considering value for money and just for school work.
Do you think a MBA A1932 for $300 is worth it ? I’ll be meeting up with seller in the am and using these tests. Just wondering your opinion before hand. 😊
If you are just using it for a basic laptop, I think it’s fine. As for price I think you’re in a good range. That model number applies to both the 2018 MacBook Air and 2019. $270-$280 is typically what a 2018 goes for.
The serial number can't be changed, but someone could replace the bottom of the computer with another plate that has a different serial number. If your concerned I would check by the serial number in the "about this mac" section.
yo do i need to check with the recovery mode, that firmware password thing when the seller already reset the macbook? Or can i skip that? Would appreciate an answer, i meet the seller in 1 or 2 days✌️
You should be able to check it without resetting the computer. If you shut down the computer and hold Comand-R and a lock icon shows up its firmware locked. If not then it’s not firmware locked. The computer’s data only erases when you go into disk utility and wipe the hardrive.
Hi Congratulations for this useful content Can you please advise me witch used MBP 15” I should buy for normal use?….most of the tasks internet browsing, ebay and amazon sales, nothing like games, editing and coding… I don’t want to spend much, maximum £700….witch is the best old MBP 15” version? Many thanks and I’m waiting for your reply All the best👍👍
Potentially. The way I check this is after the WiFi page on the setup screen it should take you to a data and privacy screen. If it instead says remote management then it’s MDM locked.
Why the coconutbattery software and mac's inbuild battery monitor showing different capacity/health level? The mac i brought today shows 87 while the software shows 82.which one should i trust?
Hey what do you think about a 16gb ram MacBook Pro with 512gb around 400-500 euros ? I have found some on marketplace and I’m planning to use it for uni and eventually some sims since I have my gaming laptop. I have three options between a 2017 one with a i5 and two from 2018 with a i5 or i7.
I know the SIMS don’t really need much to run. A 2018 may be the better option because of longevity. If you’re always on the go though a used M1 MacBook Air with 8Gb RAM and 512gb of storage might be better for the battery life aspect. The system requirements for the SIMS suggests 8Gb of ram.
Very useful video and channel Terry. Subscribed! Would you say $1000 is a good price to pay for a MacbookPro, 13", M2, 8GB, 256GB, 8 months old, low cycle count (10), good-as-new condition + Magic Mouse? TIA!
Hi , thanks for the video. Just a question if possible. Can there be fake MacBook pro’s ? Just found M3 max somewhere for quite cheap and I am not sure what to think of it. Any advice? Maybe it’s stolen ? Can I know if it’s stolen if it’s unlocked and no Apple ID signed in ?
Heya! Super appreciate your help through this video. I recently bought a refurbished MBA 2020 M1 8-Core 16GB/512GB (from Backmarket) for £550 (around $700) and I am really worried with the battery health (89% with 417 cycle counts when I received it). Is it still worth it in 2024 or should I just return it? Is replacing it with MBP 2020 M1 8-Core 8GB/512GB a better option? I am not a gamer or content creator - the need is daily office tasks and minor graphic design jobs for next 2-3 years. Thanks!
For what your using it for the Macbook Air is just fine, especially with 16gb of ram and 512gb of storage. Also 89% battery health is pretty good for a used macbook. Most of the ones I've seen are around ~85%.
Bro really need help i found macbook old like 2015 everything is good but i see situation smart Not checking it is normal thing or not what different between checking and no checking
13 inch M1 MacBook pro 47 cycle count, 100% maximum capacity, 16gb ram and 512gb storage. Is 1050 USD a good price? Any idea how much a new one like this costs?
I bought a MacBook Pro 2020 from amazon and I downloaded the coconut battery app to check my battery health it says that the manufactured date of the battery is 2015 which is 10 years old .should I replace it with a 2020 battery
If the battery health is under 80% I would consider it. Most repair shops will charge around $150 for something like that. It also depends on how often you’re taking it on the go.
Good info, currently I am planning to get a secondary laptop c2d windows laptop and no battery backup for 30$ from a whole sale lot, is it a good deal?
Please enunciate when you say words such as "you wanna do" or "you would wanna". It would sound even better & more mature if you would say "want to" as opposed to "wanna". I mean this in the most respectful and constructive way possible. It's just a little thing but sounds more professional and like you know what your talking about (which I think you do by the way😏) Thanks for the video, it was helpful. 😊
I really want to try out Mac as I have been saving for this but so far I can afford only 2nd hand. This video is a blessing and I hope I can do all this 😂😢
The guy literally told a million things in 12 minutes. I am going tomorrow to buy a Mac and I am sure I will do each of these tests now. Thanks mate!
i think you meant to say “the quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.” this sentence has all 26 alphabets in the english language!
I have recently purchased MBP Pro 16 M1 from ebay. Waiting for it to arrive and apply these steps. I believe I have done due diligence to not get scammed, but I know anything is possible on internet. Fingers crossed. Thanks for the video.
update?
@@hypno0784 Overall, I am pleased with the model I received. It had 93 battery cycles. I had one small ding on the left side of the corner which has a slight bump. Rest of the laptop is without any major scratches. As advertised, laptop came AppleCare+ until Nov 2024. 1 yead e-bay refurbushed (AllState) also valid (only repairs, no accidential coverage). Everything is working good so far. I have only noticed one thing with auto brightness on screen but I need to test it thouroughly. Overall, I am satisfied. Price of it I believe was on a higher side but M1s do hold their values and AppleCare+ helps justifying the price premium.
??? Update dude
How much ?
Sorry guys. I paid ~1469 (befoer tax) for it. Apart from a dent in the corner of left hand palm, it turned out great. Battery cycles at 93 with 96% capacity. I have not used it to the full extent of its capacity but overall it turned out to be great. AppleCare+ is also available till end of October this year. But since everything is working fine, I have not used it. Hopefully I get an option to extend it. Let me know if you have any additional questions.
I didnt notice the channel was new... Didnt feel like...
Keep growing bro.
Thank you so much!
@@TerrysTechTips didn't notice, I didn't subscribe.. now I did...
May Allah bless you brother in your work!
The quick Brown fox jumped over the lazy dog. Every key.
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@@guy1ncognit0 jumps
you can check the cycle count under hardware in the system settings where you checked the SSD. No need to download 3rd party software.
my man taught how to check and setup a macbook before and after buying respectively
I just bought mba m1 and used your guide. This is super helpful thank you!
exactly what I was looking for thanks!!
thnaks fot this video brother....its really helpful.
this video is so helpful and you mentioned things to check that i had never even thought about, thank u for this!
thank you! your content is amazing
the seller after looking us testing could go crazy
If we start doing all these tests, the seller will ask us to F off.
Lol
No they don't tell us to F off they will literally F us with their fricking eyes and attitude
If he asks you to f off, you should politely ask him to f off.
That means he is a spammer
😂😂true
This is such a huge help for me. Thank you so much!! ❤
Hey, I just wanted to say your video was super helpful today! I did forget to check all the ports, though-I overlooked the headphone jack since I don’t use it much anymore. I bought a 2020 MBA from Facebook Marketplace for $320 (still a deal!), but now I need to spend some time fixing the headphone jack. Thanks again for helping me feel confident buying it from a stranger!
I’m glad you found the video helpful. I don’t use the headphone jack on mine either.
Extremely detailed and very helpful . Thank you
You’re amazing, thank you
Great video! Thanks for being so clear and including the links
Excellent video. I have a few questions.
1. How do you check for repaired screen.
2. How to know if laptop is refurbished
3. How to check if laptop had water damage?
4. Do you have a list of what you covered in like a pdf?
Thanks for your help!
1) A third party screen would not have an apple logo. It is possible that it might be replaced with one from another macbook, which in that case I would check the hinge. Make sure it closes all the way and don't make any snapping noises.
2) Most laptops that are re-sold are technically "used". Some may have replaced batteries. If the cycle count is low thats a good sign its been recently replaced.
3) The keys on the keyboard will likely be sticky. You may have to unscrew the bottom off to see if there's any corrosion on the board.
4) Unfortunately no.
If your concerned I would recommend buying from a shop. Your likely going to pay more for it, but most shops have a 90day-1 year warranty for defects like you mentioned.
Thanks for your reply man. For question 1) What do you mean by a third party screen wont have apple logo? Do you mean that when it turns on it won't have apple logo and behind it the black background?@@TerrysTechTips
No. What i mean is on the aluminum lid it won't have an apple logo.@@freebird-pi5hx
Got it. Thanks for reply and your time. i appreciate it @@TerrysTechTips
Not true at all. @@TerrysTechTips
A store in my neighborhood literally imports displays from china and installs it on macbooks with broken/damaged displays. You can barely tell a difference, other than true tone not turning on.
They buy it for $240 and sell it for $250
Seeing this after i did the payment. Lets hope for the best
Great information.
It’s a really helpful video thanks man.
bro, a very detailed video. thanks!!
Your welcome! Glad it was helpful.
i'm considering buying an icloud mba M2 , the seller said it's clean do you recommande it?
Make sure its not icloud locked and that the computer is on the setup screen. I wouldn't buy it if it is icloud locked.
really loved the video, its detailed and to do point, Ty
Thanks for this! More power to your account :)
Very informative! Thank you!
Great job! Thanks.
Very helpful
so helpful! tysm 🫡
I’m glad you found it helpful!
You forgot to mention to check if the macbook is mdm locked. You’ll only find out when you get the continous pop ups for extetnal control of the company.
How to find that out
He mentioned that, its under profiles in settings.
Thank you so much for making this video!
Very informative❤
Thanks Terry!!
Great video! thanks bro
This is extremely helpful. Thank you boss. ❤
thank you so much!!!!!
Very good video buddy. Thanks
thanks this is helpful for me...
You are a life saver
Yea imma just get a a new one
Great video man. What Mac pc is best to be purchased as used PC. Mac pro core i7 500GB/16GB or Mac air M2 250GB. Considering value for money and just for school work.
Depends on what you want. I would go with a m2 macbook air just becuase the battery life is really good and has an amazing processor.
If you're just doing school work, you don't need 16GB of RAM. Anything from 2019 onwards with an i5 or above should be fine.
thanks G
Do you think a MBA A1932 for $300 is worth it ? I’ll be meeting up with seller in the am and using these tests. Just wondering your opinion before hand. 😊
If you are just using it for a basic laptop, I think it’s fine. As for price I think you’re in a good range. That model number applies to both the 2018 MacBook Air and 2019. $270-$280 is typically what a 2018 goes for.
@ appreciate the responds bro !!
Thank you for the contents. I am wondering if the serial number can be changed? If it does, is there a way to check that?
The serial number can't be changed, but someone could replace the bottom of the computer with another plate that has a different serial number. If your concerned I would check by the serial number in the "about this mac" section.
yo do i need to check with the recovery mode, that firmware password thing when the seller already reset the macbook? Or can i skip that? Would appreciate an answer, i meet the seller in 1 or 2 days✌️
You should be able to check it without resetting the computer. If you shut down the computer and hold Comand-R and a lock icon shows up its firmware locked. If not then it’s not firmware locked. The computer’s data only erases when you go into disk utility and wipe the hardrive.
Hi
Congratulations for this useful content
Can you please advise me witch used MBP 15” I should buy for normal use?….most of the tasks internet browsing, ebay and amazon sales, nothing like games, editing and coding…
I don’t want to spend much, maximum £700….witch is the best old MBP 15” version?
Many thanks and I’m waiting for your reply
All the best👍👍
I would say a 2015 15” MacBook Pro.
Is there a chance if you follow all the steps, that you'll be greeted with a MDM lock when you setup your computer after you get home?
Potentially. The way I check this is after the WiFi page on the setup screen it should take you to a data and privacy screen. If it instead says remote management then it’s MDM locked.
Why the coconutbattery software and mac's inbuild battery monitor showing different capacity/health level? The mac i brought today shows 87 while the software shows 82.which one should i trust?
I don't know why they are different numbers. Interesting 🤔
@TerrysTechTips anyways i used that to leverage my bargaining for a better price 😂
please a video on how to check good windows pc
If I get another windows PC and a chance to research it I will.
okay sir i am watching you from ghana@@TerrysTechTips
Thanks for your video. If the Mac Pro comes with apps? Is that ok or it will be erased when it is reset?
It will be erased and on the setup screen typically like you would setup an iPhone.
Hey what do you think about a 16gb ram MacBook Pro with 512gb around 400-500 euros ? I have found some on marketplace and I’m planning to use it for uni and eventually some sims since I have my gaming laptop. I have three options between a 2017 one with a i5 and two from 2018 with a i5 or i7.
I know the SIMS don’t really need much to run. A 2018 may be the better option because of longevity. If you’re always on the go though a used M1 MacBook Air with 8Gb RAM and 512gb of storage might be better for the battery life aspect. The system requirements for the SIMS suggests 8Gb of ram.
@@TerrysTechTips thank you a lot
@@TerrysTechTips thank you so much
Very useful video and channel Terry. Subscribed!
Would you say $1000 is a good price to pay for a MacbookPro, 13", M2, 8GB, 256GB, 8 months old, low cycle count (10), good-as-new condition + Magic Mouse? TIA!
Yes, it seems at just the right price.
If the seller decides to a full reset, prior to meetup, what additional checking should be done before doing the deal?
set it up and then do the checks
@@varizsombi Yeah that takes like 20 minutes
Hi! 1 Do we need a receipt from the original owner? :)
Helps if its less than a year old to prove they actually bought it. However receipts can be easily copied and edited so I don't know.
Hi , thanks for the video. Just a question if possible. Can there be fake MacBook pro’s ? Just found M3 max somewhere for quite cheap and I am not sure what to think of it. Any advice? Maybe it’s stolen ? Can I know if it’s stolen if it’s unlocked and no Apple ID signed in ?
That I know of know, but I wouldn’t be surprised. If it seems too good to be true it probably is.
how to tell if not stolen
It would be signed in with an Apple ID and/or be locked with a password.
@@TerrysTechTipsso if it’s signed out there’s no way for someone to claim theft and lock after??
You got a Sub from, great video
MacBook Air m2 8gb 256 2022 for 550 Gpb for a used one is it worth it ?
For an m2 that’s worth it.
Just went and brought it didn’t get an adapter can I charge it with my iPhone adapter?
Great brought it ✨ battery 68 cycle and 95 health but when I checked with coconut battery 68 cycle 87.8 design health
Is it good ?
What should be the good battery health percentage?
I would say 85% or higher.
Is it true that the MacBooks with M chips don't have an option to pit a firmware password?
You should be able to put a firmware password on it.
Heya! Super appreciate your help through this video. I recently bought a refurbished MBA 2020 M1 8-Core 16GB/512GB (from Backmarket) for £550 (around $700) and I am really worried with the battery health (89% with 417 cycle counts when I received it). Is it still worth it in 2024 or should I just return it? Is replacing it with MBP 2020 M1 8-Core 8GB/512GB a better option? I am not a gamer or content creator - the need is daily office tasks and minor graphic design jobs for next 2-3 years. Thanks!
For what your using it for the Macbook Air is just fine, especially with 16gb of ram and 512gb of storage. Also 89% battery health is pretty good for a used macbook. Most of the ones I've seen are around ~85%.
@@TerrysTechTips Cool. Thanks for this tip!
Bro really need help i found macbook old like 2015 everything is good but i see situation smart Not checking it is normal thing or not what different between checking and no checking
I’m sorry, but can you clarify?
What about a new MacBook Pro or air things to check before buying
I'm confused, you have links to some Macs on Amazon yet you said "don't buy online". Which is it?
Be careful buying from places like eBay that aren’t highly rated stores.
What if the seller has already reset the device, how do we go and try and do all these tests with a device stuck in setup?
You would just setup the computer like you would at home and then test it.
13 inch M1 MacBook pro 47 cycle count, 100% maximum capacity, 16gb ram and 512gb storage.
Is 1050 USD a good price? Any idea how much a new one like this costs?
I would say for something like that $850 is a good price. $800 would be optimal.
I bought a MacBook Pro 2020 from amazon and I downloaded the coconut battery app to check my battery health it says that the manufactured date of the battery is 2015 which is 10 years old .should I replace it with a 2020 battery
If the battery health is under 80% I would consider it. Most repair shops will charge around $150 for something like that. It also depends on how often you’re taking it on the go.
@@TerrysTechTips the battery is 100
I already booked an appointment with apple I’m gonna change the battery to a 2020 model 🙏
Thank you
What is the safest website to buy a MacBook?
To be honest I don’t know. Just make sure it has a 1 year manufacturs warranty and a return policy for a week to 90 days
Good info, currently I am planning to get a secondary laptop c2d windows laptop and no battery backup for 30$ from a whole sale lot, is it a good deal?
I don't know. I'm not super familiar with windows laptops, but if you need something cheap i typically recommend a used Lenovo Thinkpad.
Why only cash payment? I feel safer paying and not carrying so much cash on hand.
Zelle or Venmo feels safer
I’ve had 2 instances in the past where Venmo or online pay transactions failed to go through.
@@TerrysTechTipsso if im buying it’s better to use electronic payment? If im selling, be wary of it but if im selling it’s okay?
THANK YOU LORD FOR BROTHER TERRY GOD BLESS HIM & HIS FAVORED ONES
Where I can get 2017. 15 inch in 300-500
www.backmarket.com/en-us/p/macbook-pro-retina-154-inch-2017-core-i7-16gb-ssd-512-gb/926a928f-696e-4677-a6d1-1462c316bdd8#l=11&scroll=false
why is it titled "Things to check Before buying a used mac" when most of the things listed of stuff you'd only be able to check after purchasing?
You can test it there with the seller. It just takes time.
I assumed you meant Buying a used one Online? Since many pawn shops don't have macs sitting around for long.
All these used overpriced intell MacBooks prior to 2024 are basically useless, thanks mate!
dislikes r from the scammers
For sure
eBay is fine to buy off of
Just make sure they have a good selling history
@@TerrysTechTips even if they don’t eBay almost always sides with the buyer. Especially if they don’t have seller history
Please enunciate when you say words such as "you wanna do" or "you would wanna".
It would sound even better & more mature if you would say "want to" as opposed to "wanna".
I mean this in the most respectful and constructive way possible. It's just a little thing but sounds more professional and like you know what your talking about (which I think you do by the way😏)
Thanks for the video, it was helpful. 😊
just wanna say you look really cute
and also i'll prob buy online bc i don't know anyone selling in person. also it's so awkward to test anything in person 😭
paying with cash. Is very very very bad advice
As to why?
Very helpful video , thanks man !
This is super helpful. Thank you!
Thank you😊