Step 8: Boot up the locked Mac and referencing the number you recorded, you can start trying 4 numbers at a time for the PIN. *It is important that you put it back in the machine where it was originally locked* so that the motherboard firmware will be unlocked in the next step. Step 7: Install the locked drive back into the original locked Mac.įollow your iFixit guide from Step 1 in reverse to put the drive back. Step 6: Once you got the number, power down the machine and remove the locked drive. Step 5: I'd suggest that you take a picture of this file name for accurate reference. Now browse to \Users\username\Library\Application Support\iCloud Step 3: Once booted into the alternate system, locate your locked drive. If you do not have an alternate machine, feel free to ask a tech buddy of yours to lend you their machine. Step 2: Install the drive into your alternate machine. You can find detailed guides for your specific machine at Step 1: Remove the locked hard drive from your Mac. You might need a SATA to USB adapter if you have a laptop without room for an additional drive. *If you're using a PC, you'll need to download and install Mac Drive to be able to read the contents from a Windows environment.Ģ. Alternate machine with space to mount an additional drive. *I'm going to post the steps I did in my case and suggest steps you might take if your case varies.ġ. Solution: Mount the locked drive on another machine, find the PIN, re-install the locked drive into the original Mac, enter the PIN, resume your business.
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