How to determine the release date of Apple equipment by serial number. Model range of MacBook Pro Macbook by serial number find out information
Apple produces a fairly wide range of portable and desktop computers. These lines are updated every year. New devices replace the places of old ones, along with this, the names of models also change. Only a trained person can navigate them well without prompts and additional information from the Internet. Before you find out the model of MacBook, read the tips presented.
All sorts of ways
To begin with, we will describe the simplest and most affordable options for finding information about a computer model:
- original box, if you bought the device in the official store, and not with your hands;
- the back panel of the device, if the corresponding sticker is preserved;
- a receipt left after the purchase;
- information menu "About this Mac";
- find your macbook model by serial number.
If everything is clear with the first options, then the last one is worth dwelling on in more detail.
Using the serial number
You can in the menu with information about this PC. Copy and paste it into the appropriate field on the Apple Support page https://checkcoverage.apple.com/en/en/.
Click the "Continue" button to continue. The next page will display all the information about the computer. This method is relevant for those who want to purchase a MacBook from their hands.
Macbook lineup
It was first released in 2008. At the moment, the model range of the device includes several different assemblies, designed for different circles of consumers. At the moment, in the line of portable devices from Apple, there are 3 device options:
- The Macbook is the most basic and original variant that has been in production since 2008. Of course, the technical equipment is improving every year. However, it was this variation that became the founder in its segment;
- Macbook Pro - a version of the laptop with more powerful hardware and features;
- Macbook Air is a lightweight and compact version.
Let's talk about each option in more detail.
How to find out the model of Macbook Pro?
At the moment, the company produces 4 options that differ in technical characteristics:
- 12 inches, 2-core processor and storage up to 512GB;
- 13 inch, 2-core processor, 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD. These specifications refer to the most basic version;
- 13 inch, 2-core processor (overclocked), 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD. The device is complemented by support for the Touch Bar and Touch ID;
- 15" large version with 4-core processor and 16GB of RAM, also available with Touch Bar and ID.
How to find out the model of Macbook Air?
The lightweight laptop comes in a single version that includes the following components:
- screen diagonal 13 inches;
- 2 cores Core i5 or Core i7 to choose from;
- 256GB or 512GB on internal storage.
How to find iMac model?
In addition to laptops, Apple also produces a range of iMac desktops. The range includes the following options:
- 21.5 inch, 2-core or 4-core Core i5 processor, 1 or 2 TB drive;
- Core i5 or Core i7 (other specifications are the same);
- 27 inch, overclocked Core i7 processor, storage up to 3TB.
Since the exact configuration is up to the customer, the main difference between all iMacs from each other is the Retina 4k and 5k displays.
The company from Cupertino also produces computers:
A common problem for Apple product owners is not knowing the minimum information about their gadget (this rarely applies to iPhone owners). To find out information about the cost of repairing the device, for example, you need to know at least its model / year of manufacture. Viewing this information is not difficult and takes only a few moments.
Serial number
To find out detailed information about the serial number of the gadget, you must:
- If you have just purchased the product or if you have kept the original packaging, then the information on it will answer all the questions that have arisen and have not arisen;
- To search for the serial code, we find the Apple menu, look for the item “About this poppy”, and then double-click on the version (method for newer versions);
- Depending on the model, the serial combination can be seen on the back of the MacBook, also in the battery slot;
- Note: when you receive a receipt for an item from some Apple specialty stores, you may notice that the serial code is also entered on it (this is by no means always the case).
Having found out the Mac's serial number, enter it on the page at the link: "https://selfsolve.apple.com/agreementWarrantyDynamic.do". The page should be called "Checking eligibility for service and support", may be the English equivalent. So, here you should provide all the data about your gadget. There is another method that allows you to find out if the MacBook belongs to a specific version by the serial code. "http://support.apple.com/ru_US/specs/" is the "Specifications" page, and by entering the serial combination, you can find out the model.
Identification via model number
The version code is also indicated on the original box, and the information can also be in the settlement receipt (check). In addition, you can find out the model in the configuration. The combination must consist of "MXNNN", where X is a letter variable, N is a numeric one. The article before the slash (/) varies depending on the state of purchase, so in the following text it will be replaced by "ST".
For example, we will consider the MacBook 2008-2010. release. MacBook4.1 version can have three codes: MB402 ST /A (MB402 ST /B), MB403 ST /A , MB404 ST /A, with configuration 13.3″/D2.1 Ghz/2×512/120/Combo ( 13.3″/D2.1 Ghz/2×512/120/SD-DL), 13.3″/D2.4 Ghz/2×1 GB/160/SD-DL and 13.3″/D2.4 GHz/2×1 GB/250/SD-DL respectively. Next comes the MacBook5,1. Parts: MB466 ST/A and MB467 ST/A configured 13.3″/D2.0GHz/2×1GB/160/SD-DL and 13.3″/D2.4GHz/2×1 GB/250/SD-DL respectively. These models were released in 2008.
New in 2009 was the MacBook5.2: MB881 ST/A - 13.3″/D2.0 GHz/2×1 GB/120/SD-DL, also MC240 ST/A - 13.3″/2.13 /2X1GB/160/SD. Another version was the MacBook 6.1, code MC207 ST/A, 13.3″/D2.26GHz/2x1GB/250/SD-DL. 2010 was marked by the MacBook7.1. Model number - MC516 ST /A, configuration - 13.3″/D2.4 GHz/2x1 GB/250/SD-DL.
The biggest plus is the similarity of checking apple products on different gadgets. Almost any device that has been created and demonstrated to the world over the past few years can be tested using a similar method. It is worth noting that checking the back of a Mac or iPhone does not take even minutes of time, and there are a lot of benefits from this. But if you could not follow the instructions or obviously know that you will not be able to do it, we recommend that you contact consultants and other knowledgeable people.
We decided to continue what we started earlier with Apple products. Today we will talk about two more ways to find out the maximum information about your Mac, iPhone or iPod according to the standard for all Apple products. 11 digit serial number. As a rule, deciphering this number gives the year of manufacture of the product, the week number of this year, and even the serial number of the product in the batch, which starts every Monday. In addition, in any serial there is a factory code, by which you can determine the country of production.
So, the first method: site Apple Serial Number Info(http://www.appleserialnumberinfo.com/Desktop/index.php). Looking there, it is impossible not to pay attention to the poisonous green line, for which everything was conceived:
For any serial number you will receive comprehensive information:
- about the place and time of production
- about the characteristics of the device
- about whether it has been discontinued
The truth about iPhone The second way is a utility with a terrible name coconutIdentityCard, which is intended for the laziest Mac users who do not want to manually enter the serial number. When launched, this program reads the serial number from the computer settings and will immediately show you the information:
tab iPod will show you information about the connected iPod (but not about the iPhone). The iPhone serial number will have to be entered manually on the tab Custom:
Useful also tab Stolen, which breaks through the serial number in the database of stolen Apple products. Of course, this base is not comprehensive, but it may well hint that the device sold to you was stolen in the States or Europe. Well, whether to suffer remorse or safely forget about this fact is your own business.
Not every user of an Apple computer can accurately name the model of their Mac, especially if several years have passed since the purchase. In the article below, we'll show you how to find the model and model ID of your MacBook Pro, MacBook, MacBook Air, iMac, or Mac mini.
The nuance is that it is not necessary to know the Mac model immediately after purchase, but over time this information may come in handy when installing, contacting technical support or a service center.
How to find the model, model ID, and part number of your MacBook Pro, Air, iMac, and Mac mini
So, the easiest way to find out the model of any Mac is using the serial number, it can be found in the " About this Mac» main menu operating system.
This number must then be entered on the maintenance eligibility check page (link)
or in the search field on the specifications page (link) of the official Apple website to get the full model name of the computer in the form of "MacBook Air (13-inch, mid-2011)".
If, for some reason, it is not possible to determine the model using the serial number, then alternative identifiers can be used. To do this, you need the model number of the device, you can find it on the packaging in which the computer was delivered. Next, you just need to find this article in the table below and determine the model of your MacBook Pro, MacBook, MacBook Air, iMac or Mac mini. Please note that the two "XX" characters before the "/" may differ depending on the country in which the device was purchased.
In addition, there is one more additional possibility of determining the Mac model. To do this, you need to find out the model ID (displayed in the main menu section → « About this Mac» → "System Report" → « Hardware”) or model number (shown on the packaging from the computer or on the receipt).
This data should be compared with the table below and thus determine the model of MacBook Pro, Air, iMac and Mac mini.
Any device that was released by the American company Apple can be checked using a unique code assigned during manufacture and find out its entire history. This feature can be very useful for those who want more. For example, the verification procedure will be relevant when buying a Macbook from hand. Let's see how the macbook is checked by serial number and what needs to be done for this.
Stages
So that you can get all the necessary information, follow these steps step by step:
- Find out the serial number of the Macbook;
- Go to the official website in a special section and paste the code;
- Get information.
Let's take a look at each step in more detail.
There are several ways to get a unique code assigned to each computer model from the factory.
- Click the apple icon and select About This Mac. Here you will see a line with a serial number;
- In addition, you can use the System Information utility. In the "About This Mac" section, click the "More Info" button. Next, select "Hardware" from the menu on the left side of the window. In the right half, find the line with the desired combination of characters and numbers.
Now you need to check the serial number of macbook pro or air. Let's take it step by step.
Third Party Resources
It is strongly not recommended to check on third-party sites. On the Internet you can find a number of links that offer such services. However, the device information you enter can work against you. Not all such sites belong to scammers, but it is advisable to protect yourself from risk.
Therefore, open the link checkcoverage.apple.com/ru/ru. In the only field, enter Serial number. Next, enter the numbers from the picture to confirm and click the "continue" button. The computer information page will appear on the screen. Now you know how Macbook is checked.
