HT1420 How do I deauthorize my old (and dead) Macbook pro from my new MBP?

I just got a new mbp because my old faithful had its logic board die on me. I also have an iPad, a regular MAcBook and two iphones on this account. How can I authorize my new computer when my old one is dead and I already have 4 other devices?
-Marcia

About De-authorizing Computers (contributed by user John Galt)
You can de-authorize individual computers, but only by using those computers. The only other option is to "de-authorize all" from your iTunes account.
Open iTunes on a computer
From the Store menu, select "View my Account..."
Sign in with your Apple ID and password.
Under "Computer Authorizations" select "De-authorize All".
Authorize each computer you still have, as you may require.
You may only do this once per year.
After you "de-authorize all" your authorized computers, re-authorize each one as required.
Also, see iTunes Store- About authorization and deauthorization.

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