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The Only Way To Remove Your iCloud Account From Your Broken MacBook Or A MacBook You No Longer Have!

07/27/2023

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Unlocking your iCloud account from a perfectly working MacBook in your possession is one thing, but what if your MacBook is broken, or you no longer have it? Don't worry! In this article we will walk you through the two methods you can use to remove your iCloud account from a MacBook you no longer have or a broken MacBook. Whether you're looking to get it repaired or sell it to us, getting your iCloud account off of your device is crucial.

Regardless of what OS your MacBook was running before it broke, there are two methods you can use to remove the iCloud account from your device. Below we will go over the ways you can take care of this and make sure your iCloud account is completely removed from the MacBook.

Method 1 - This method will work only if you have an iPhone or iPad and used the same Apple ID you did with that MacBook. If you used a different Apple ID with your MacBook, then skip to method 2.

Step 1- Click on the "Find My" App on your iPhone or iPad (it looks like a green radar signal)

find my app

Step 2- The App will open to all of your devices that are linked to your Apple ID, then simply expand the window and locate the MacBook and click on it.

expand find my

Step 3- Expand the window and towards the bottom click on "Remove This Device", and then confirm by clicking remove. Then enter your Apple ID password if promoted.

remove this device

Method 2 - This method can be used on any computer you have

Step 1- Go to Apple's iCloud Finder

Step 2- Sign in with your Apple ID and password used on that MacBook

Step 3- At the top, click All Devices

all devices icloud site

Step 4- Select that device to remove it.

icloud site select device

Step 5- Click Remove from Account.

Following these steps carefully is the best way to make sure your iCloud account has been removed from your MacBook. Making sure this is done is the best way to ensure you have a smooth selling process and that you get the highest quote for your MacBook.

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