How do I deauthorize a dead device?

We have installed new computers at my workplace and I did not get a chance to deauthorize my old computer before itunes was installed on the new one.  How can I deauthorize the old one so as to free up one of my allowable devices?

Use the Deauthorize All command documented in this article.
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