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Activation Lock can be removed by the person that put it there. No legitimate computer without a weird history is going to be impacted by this.

• andrewstuart 3y ago
  I picked up an old Macbook from a rummage sale and the hard disk was locked. I should be able to wipe it and use that machine.
  • __turbobrew__ 3y ago
    What about picking up some macbooks at the local university library? Should you be able to wipe those and use (sell) them as well? The activation lock is an anti theft mechanism so if you could just wipe it that defeats the purpose.
    • crote 3y ago
      There are plenty of ways to do this without completely bricking second-hand devices. For example, allow the Macbook to be wiped and reused, but inform the previous owner and ask them if it has been stolen. Yes? Trigger lockdown. No? Release ownership to the new user.