Does Apple check your software when subitting computer for repair?

pepe22 · pepe22 #1 (**permalink**)

05-02-2011, 01:50 PM

I need to take my Macbook Pro (early 2008 model) to have a battery replacement. When taking in your laptop for a repair like this, do they check your computer to see if you have any illegal software on there? I only have one software application that I got from a friend (Final Cut) because it was too expensive to buy on its own. Do you think I need to remove this program before taking it to Apple, or should I not worry about them checking for that since its just a battery replacement?

hw96Lgb · hw96Lgb #2 (**permalink**)

05-02-2011, 01:56 PM

You never know. They might fool around with it, although they probably have better things to do.

Three quick solutions :

1. Password protect a folder with every potentially illegal file or app.

2. Backup the illegal stuff on an external hard disk, then delete it (use secure empty trash). Put it back once they're done.

3. Delete everything illegal, throw your computer away and become a monk, living off stale bread and water in a dark monastery as penance for your file sharing sins.

All jokes aside,
If you don't have a backup of your data, do it as soon as possible.

JohnCL · JohnCL #3 (**permalink**)

05-02-2011, 01:57 PM

Pirated software is not something that goes over well here at Mac Forums.

robduckyworth · robduckyworth #4 (**permalink**)

05-02-2011, 01:58 PM

Most computers are inspected by lawyers first, prior to opening the system up....

delete the illegal files, and you win.

chscag · chscag #5 (**permalink**)

05-02-2011, 03:47 PM

As John stated above, we do not discuss illegal activities on these forums. If Final Cut was too expensive to buy, I suggest using something else rather than pirate it.

Discussion closed.

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pepe22 #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 30, 2011 Posts: 1	05-02-2011, 01:50 PM I need to take my Macbook Pro (early 2008 model) to have a battery replacement. When taking in your laptop for a repair like this, do they check your computer to see if you have any illegal software on there? I only have one software application that I got from a friend (Final Cut) because it was too expensive to buy on its own. Do you think I need to remove this program before taking it to Apple, or should I not worry about them checking for that since its just a battery replacement?

hw96Lgb #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 04, 2010 Posts: 296	05-02-2011, 01:56 PM You never know. They might fool around with it, although they probably have better things to do. Three quick solutions : 1. Password protect a folder with every potentially illegal file or app. 2. Backup the illegal stuff on an external hard disk, then delete it (use secure empty trash). Put it back once they're done. 3. Delete everything illegal, throw your computer away and become a monk, living off stale bread and water in a dark monastery as penance for your file sharing sins. All jokes aside, If you don't have a backup of your data, do it as soon as possible.

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Member Since: Jan 04, 2011 Location: Reading, UK Posts: 2,972 Mac Specs: 15" MBP, 2.5GHz i7, 750GB, 6770M 1GB, iPad 3, iPhone 4, custom PC	05-02-2011, 01:58 PM Most computers are inspected by lawyers first, prior to opening the system up.... delete the illegal files, and you win. If you find a post helpful, don't forget to use the reputation system (top right of post.) Join us in the IRC! How? Add me on Steam, Origin or PSN (Vita): robduckyworth

chscag #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 23, 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 31,974 Mac Specs: 21.5" iMac 2.5 GHz i5, iPad 3rd Gen., 3 iPods	05-02-2011, 03:47 PM As John stated above, we do not discuss illegal activities on these forums. If Final Cut was too expensive to buy, I suggest using something else rather than pirate it. Discussion closed. Community Guidelines

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