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    Where is the serial #?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by kgeier82, Oct 24, 2008.

  1. kgeier82

    kgeier82 Notebook Deity

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    Is the serial number to the new machines just on the hard drive, or actually printed on the outside of the casing somewhere.

    It seems kinda dumb to put it on the HD if so, cause if you change it, there goes that relative info (even though you can get it from OSX).

    Im just wondering because work checks serial numbers every time we walk in/out with the laptop, so itll be a bigger PITA if I have to remove the battery cover every time.

    Thanks all.
     
    kgeier82, Oct 24, 2008
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  2. drgopoos

    drgopoos Notebook Consultant

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    Click apple icon on the taskbar,

    then "about this mac "

    Then more info

    Under hardware u will find it
     
    drgopoos, Oct 24, 2008
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    Raymond Luxury-Yacht Notebook Consultant

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    Slightly quicker way to do it: Go to the Apple menu, click "About this Mac", click where it says the OS version twice: You get the Serial Number for the machine.
     
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  4. kgeier82

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    I guess you guys arent following.

    Im not looking to turn the laptop on! The old MBP had the serial number inside the battery compartment, on the underside of the keyboard.

    Is the serial number on the bottom outside of the laptop now? or is it printed on the HD on a label?
     
    kgeier82, Oct 24, 2008
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    There is a serial number underneath the access panel on the front lip. You have to remove the battery to see it.
     
    duffyanneal, Oct 24, 2008
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  6. kgeier82

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    bugger, thanks!
     
    kgeier82, Oct 24, 2008
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