Find out the model of the macbook in the operating system. Find out the model of the MacBook by the serial number. Main consumable: battery
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.
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:
When a user has a desire to upgrade his MacBook or go to take it in for repair, it is important to find out the exact model of the laptop. And also the year of its release. A bunch of model and year of manufacture allows you to understand what parts to order for replacement, how much they will cost.
Apple has released the same MacBook models over the years, but parts are regularly refined for them and new ones are produced. Therefore, it is important to have an idea of how to find out the model of a MacBook before you start upgrading and ordering components.
How to identify the model by serial number
The serial number on Mac OS is displayed in the "about this Mac" section, which can be found on the tab with the Apple logo in the upper corner of the screen. It is also written on the box in which your computer was when you bought it. Recorded on the accompanying receipt. Yes, and on the case of the laptop itself, it is. Finding the serial number is not a problem. And you can find out the model and year of manufacture by doing a series of simple steps:
- Find serial number.
- Go to the Apple website.
- Go to the Service Eligibility Check page.
- Enter the serial number in the field in the window that appears on the page.
- Enter the captcha on the same page to confirm that you are not a robot.
After that, information about your MacBook will appear on the screen: the year of manufacture, the exact model, even the screen size.
You can get the same information through the site if you check the MacBook by serial number in the "technical specifications" section. To display the search field, you will need to click on the view technical specifications by product. And instead of the model in the text line that appears, you enter the serial number of your MacBook.
Model definition by other parameters
If for some reason you can’t check your Macbook by serial number, you can use another method: check it by configuration, model number or ID.
You can get an ID through the system. In the Apple menu, you need to find the item "About this Mac", where to find the "Hardware Properties" tab. It is there that information about the model identifier of this MacBook is located. The ID number is compared with those in the table on the Apple website.
The configuration is painted on the box from the Macbook. It contains information about the base amount of RAM, hard disk capacity, screen size, processor model and frequency. If there is an optical drive, it will be listed in the configuration information on the box. Having learned this data, you can easily find the corresponding model in the plate on the site.
Attention! There are reports of new types of fraud in the sale of used Apple laptops on the Web. Under the guise of top models, they sell cheaper modifications. Moreover, during the first check and inspection of the MacBook, it is impossible to notice the forgery, since the scammers “cheated” well in advance in the gadget’s settings. However, if you prepare for the purchase in advance and come to a meeting with a technically savvy seller, deceivers can be brought to light. Useful tips and links are below.
The essence of the catch
Most buyers know that when checking out a MacBook for the first time, they need to launch the "About this Mac" app and look at the gadget's configuration. You also need to “break through” the laptop by serial number and find out when the device was activated and whether the Apple warranty is still valid. Well, more advanced users check the characteristics of the device through the "system_profiler" command.
The problem is that scammers know about all this. And they find ways to change the description of the MacBook in the system itself and fake the stickers with the serial number on the boxes.
As a result, when you check the laptop in these standard ways, by all descriptions it turns out that you are buying a top-end configuration. The forgery is revealed when a new user reinstalls the operating system on the laptop. It was then that in the properties the real amount of memory of the device and other characteristics began to be displayed. That is, instead of a top model, they slip you a laptop from previous years of production with less memory. And although this technique is indeed Apple, and in most cases it is in good condition and is under the official manufacturer's warranty, it turns out that you overpay about 50 thousand rubles for it.
What to watch out for when buying a MacBook
The serial number can only be identified by stickers. You can't find it on the body of the device. For example, for one of the deceived buyers, the bottom of the laptop was very carefully sealed with a self-adhesive film “under aluminum” so that he would not see the real “serial”.
Where to find serial numbers on different MacBook Pro models, you can find on the official Apple support website - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204347
The console command "system_profiler" produces errors such as:
NSCocoaErrorDomain Code=4 "The bundle “SPMemoryReporter” couldn’t be loaded because its executable couldn’t be located." NSLocalizedDescription=The bundle “SPMemoryReporter” couldn't be loaded because its executable couldn't be located.) Code=4 "The bundle “SPLatformReporter” couldn't be loaded because its executable couldn't be located." UserInfo=0x7f943b011c20 (NSLocalizedFailureReason=The bundle's executable couldn't be located., NSLocalizedRecoverySuggestion=Try reinstalling the bundle., NSBundlePath=/System/Library/SystemProfiler/SPPlatformReporter.spreporter, NSLocalizedDescription=The bundle “SPPlatformReporter” couldn't be loaded because its executable couldn't be located.)
But some deceived buyers say that there were no such errors in their case, so you should not rely only on this item.
One of the surest signs of fraud is the lack of information about the processor, memory and disks in the detailed information about the device.
How to check the modification of the MacBook when buying?
So, insert the flash drive into the laptop, reboot, press Alt to select the boot option and boot from the flash drive. You should be in OS X Utilities. From the Utilities menu, choose Terminal. Next, use the "system_profiler" command. It will display a text in which you can find the necessary information about the modification of the device.
P.S.: And if you move a little away from technical wisdom, then rely on your intuition. Most of the victims write "the seller was kind of strange, but I decided not to attach any importance to this." Give! There are doubts about the honesty of the seller, no need to buy. Moreover, this type of fraud, as a rule, is carried out by “genius” students, and not at all hardened criminals who know how to control their emotions, so would-be sellers may give themselves away by nervous behavior or something like that.
In general, be vigilant!
Fair, not too high or too low. There should be prices on the Service website. Necessarily! without "asterisks", clear and detailed, where it is technically possible - the most accurate, final.
If spare parts are available, up to 85% percent of complex repairs can be completed in 1-2 days. Modular repairs take much less time. The site indicates the approximate duration of any repair.
Warranty and Liability
A warranty should be given for any repair. Everything is described on the site and in the documents. A guarantee is self-confidence and respect for you. A 3-6 month warranty is good and enough. It is needed to check the quality and hidden defects that cannot be detected immediately. You see honest and realistic terms (not 3 years), you can be sure that you will be helped.
Half the success in Apple repair is the quality and reliability of spare parts, so a good service works directly with suppliers, there are always several reliable channels and a warehouse with proven spare parts for current models so that you do not have to waste extra time.
Free diagnostics
This is very important and has already become a rule of good form for the service center. Diagnosis is the most difficult and important part of the repair, but you should not pay a dime for it, even if you do not repair the device after it.
Service repair and delivery
A good service values your time, so it offers free shipping. And for the same reason, repairs are carried out only in the workshop of the service center: it can be done correctly and according to technology only at a prepared place.
Convenient schedule
If the Service works for you, and not for itself, then it is always open! absolutely. The schedule should be convenient in order to be in time before and after work. Good service works on weekends and holidays. We are waiting for you and working on your devices every day: 9:00 - 21:00
The reputation of professionals consists of several points
Age and experience of the company
Reliable and experienced service is known for a long time.
If a company has been on the market for many years, and it has managed to establish itself as an expert, they turn to it, write about it, recommend it. We know what we are talking about, since 98% of incoming devices in the SC are restored.
We are trusted and passed on complex cases to other service centers.
How many masters in the directions
If you are always waiting for several engineers for each type of equipment, you can be sure:
1. there will be no queue (or it will be minimal) - your device will be taken care of immediately.
2. You give Macbook repair to an expert specifically in the field of Mac repairs. He knows all the secrets of these devices
technical literacy
If you ask a question, the specialist must answer it as accurately as possible.
To give you an idea of what you need.
Will try to solve the problem. In most cases, from the description, you can understand what happened and how to fix the problem.
