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Validating MacBook serial number - norse - 10-24-2007
I vaguely remember a way to validate Apple serial numbers. I found a used MacBook for sale and want to make sure it's legit. How do I do that?
Re: Validating MacBook serial number - BigGuynRusty - 10-24-2007
[quote norse]I vaguely remember a way to validate Apple serial numbers. I found a used MacBook for sale and want to make sure it's legit. How do I do that? Legit, like in not stolen?
This will tell you support coverage.:
http://www.apple.com/support/
BGnR
Re: Validating MacBook serial number - StingMe - 10-24-2007
http://coconut-flavour.com/coconutidentitycard/index.html ?
Re: Validating MacBook serial number - Ken Sp. - 10-24-2007
http://www.chipmunk.nl/klantenservice/applemodel.html
Re: Validating MacBook serial number - space-time - 10-24-2007
what exactly is it you need to make sure it is "legit"
that the unit is not a fake? I never heard of fake Apple laptops. If the unit was not stolen? well, i am not sure if Apple keep track of that. ask the sellef for proof of purchase (receipt or invoice). If the unit is still under warranty or AppleCare? see the support page.
Re: Validating MacBook serial number - LCI - 10-18-2008
I used this tutorial to check the warranty status of a Macbook Pro I recently bought on ebay:
I would assume if it's under warranty, it cant be fake.
http://www.lancelhoff.com/2008/10/14/how-to-check-your-macbook-warranty-status/