MacBook Pro's HD died. How do DE-AUTHORIZE?

Hello all.
I have authorized a total of 3 out of 5 macs for my iTunes Store Account to play media - an iMac, a Mac mini and a MacBook Pro.
Recently the *MacBook Pro's hard disk "died totally"*, no way to boot up, if boot from another Startup Disk or OS Disc, in Disk Utilities, the hard disk name is in RED, disk status is FAILED, and a message says to contact my local AppleCare.
*So because of this, I have no way to de-authorize my MBP.*
When I get my MBP back with a new hard drive, that would be 4 out of 5? *How do I "get back" the one that well, "died"?*
Thanks and cheers

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