im going to add to this, long time ago my macbook was stolen when i was on holiday, i did all the things you mentioned, once i got back home i called Apple Supp

im going to add to this, long time ago my macbook was stolen when i was on holiday, i did all the things you mentioned, once i got back home i called Apple Support and they said "your warranty with us is over (it was 2 days lapsing from my travel) and to help you, you're going to need to buy apple care again" disgusting.