If you find yourself asking this question, there’s a pretty good chance that you’re shopping for a used MacBook or iPhone. If you’re still having a hard time wrapping your head around this thought, you can check out this article. What makes Apple products, or any well-engineered laptop better than the competition is how well a manufacturer brings similar components together. And each laptop or desktop computer contains similar basic components (processor, storage device, memory, display devices). Is this even possible? If you come to think of it, MacBooks are laptops. But this would only be a problem when you’re buying a secondhand mac or trying to get a bargain from an unauthorized Apple retailer. There’s a good chance that this would be the first time that you hear that there are fake Macs out there. The danger of Fake Macs and Other Apple Devices It can tell you if the product is genuine.By knowing the exact model, it makes it easier for you to find replacement parts.Tells you the date and where it was manufactured.What does your Apple Serial Number tell you? To open this directly, press and hold the Option key and choose Apple menu then System Information Locate the Apple menu in the corner of your screen, choose About This Mac.Barcode label of the original packaging.On the bottom of the back surface of the MacBook.To check your serial number using “Settings”įor MacBook users, your serial number can be found in three locations: Where can you find your Apple serial number?įor iPad, iPad touch, and iPhone users, the serial number or IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) can be located on: In fact, I’ve got a MacBook Air that’s almost three years old and I don’t remember being genuinely concerned about my serial number or having to look it up for any reason. Especially if you’re buying from a legitimate Apple store or certified Apple distributor. Should you be concerned?įor brand new Apple product buyers, this should really be no cause for concern. The changes to the serial numbers are scheduled to be introduced starting later this year. This according to an internal memo shared with Apple Authorized Service Providers. It’s not yet official, but sources including state that Apple was planning to change its serial number to a randomized alphanumeric format.
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