How to see the main characteristics of your Mac. Mac Model Determination

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Apple produces a fairly wide range of portable and desktop computers. These lines are updated every year. New devices replace the old ones, and along with this, the model names also change. It’s good to navigate them without any hints and additional information Only a trained person can access the Internet. Before you find out your MacBook model, read the tips provided.

All kinds of ways

To begin with, we will describe the simplest and available options to find information about your computer model:

original box if you bought the device in official store, and not from hands;

back panel devices, if the corresponding sticker has been preserved;

receipt kept after purchase;
About This Mac information menu;

Find out your MacBook model by serial number.

If everything is clear with the first options, then it’s worth dwelling on the last one in more detail.

Using the serial number

You can go to the menu with information about this PC. Copy it and paste it into the appropriate field on the page technical support Apple https://checkcoverage.apple.com/ru/ru/.

To continue, click the “Continue” button. On the next page all information about the computer will appear. This method relevant for those who want to buy a MacBook from their own hands.

Macbook range

It was first released in 2008. On this moment The model range of the device includes several different assemblies, designed for different circles of consumers. Currently in the lineup portable devices There are 3 device options from Apple:

Macbook is the most basic and original option, which has been produced since 2008. Of course, technical equipment is improving every year. However, it was this variation that became the founder in its segment;
Macbook Pro – a version of a laptop with more powerful hardware and capabilities;
Macbook Air is a lightweight and compact version.

Let's talk about each option in more detail.

How to find out your Macbook Pro model?

At the moment, the company produces 4 options, which differ in technical specifications:

12 inches, 2-core processor and storage up to 512GB;
13 inches, 2-core processor, 8GB of RAM and 256GB SSD. These characteristics relate to the most basic version;
13 inches, 2-core processor (overclocked), 8GB of RAM and 256GB SSD. Supplemented with device support Touch Bar and Touch ID;
larger 15-inch version with 4-core processor and 16GB random access memory, an option is also possible with Touch Bar and ID.

How to find out the Macbook Air model?

The lightweight laptop is available in a single modification, which includes the following components:

screen diagonal 13 inches;
2 Core i5 or Core i7 to choose from;
256GB or 512GB on internal storage.

How to find out your iMac model?

Besides laptop computers, Apple releases a range of iMac desktop all-in-one PCs. The lineup includes the following options:

21.5 inches, 2-core or 4-core Core processor i5, 1 or 2 TB drive;
Core i5 or Core i7 (other characteristics are the same);
27 inches, overclocked Core i7 processor, storage up to 3TB.

Since the exact configuration is determined by the buyer himself, the main difference between all iMacs is Retina displays 4k and 5k.

The Cupertino company also produces computers:

When choosing a computer, we usually carefully study everything existing species and characteristics to . But after long use we forget such details and remember only the brand name. In some cases, this is not enough, for example, if you want to update, or check the possibility and cost of repairs at a service center, or sell your MacBook, then you will need to know the exact model of the MacBook.

Apple beeches are available in different variations, each of which has its own model, plus they differ in configuration. Only the Mac variety is usually displayed on the case; the rest of the information can be obtained from documents, receipts or on the laptop itself.

If you forgot what model your Mac is, we'll tell you how to determine it

Types of MacBooks

MacBooks are available in classic, Pro and Air versions. They differ both externally and technically. All modern MacBooks run on Mac OS Sierra.

MacBook is a compact sixth-generation Intel processor with a 12-inch display (2016 models) with a resolution of more than 3 million pixels, 1.3 cm thick. Capable of working up to 10 hours without recharging. Focused on maximum wireless operation, equipped with a universal high-speed port USB-C.

Pro - faster and more powerful, has a screen with best color rendition. Equipped with glass touch panel, 13 or 15 inch display (2016 models), Touch technology ID (not available in all configurations), high-speed Thunderbolt 3 port, powerful GPU and improved speakers.

Air - light and thin, with Intel processors 5th generation, capable of working up to 12 hours without recharging, body 1.7 cm thick, weight 1.35 kg, support latest technology Wi-Fi 802.11ac, fast flash storage instead of a traditional hard drive.

MacBook Air is average between regular and Pro in terms of technical characteristics, so Air is very popular among fans of Apple technology.

Determination methods

Apple produces MacBook, Pro and Air. They differ in technical characteristics and appearance, but in management they are similar and the methods for checking the model are the same:

The downside of using an ID is that you won't know the exact configuration. And the same MacBook Air is available in different options processor and memory.

Therefore, it is best to find out this information by the serial number on the Apple website by entering it in the special search field.

Macbook is not a cheap device, and therefore the market for used Apple laptops is thriving, as is, unfortunately, fraud. A fan of Apple technology, who has finally saved up for at least a used model, is often euphoric and does not notice that they are selling him an outright fake. But recognizing it is quite simple - you just need to check your MacBook by the serial number.

In this article we will tell you how to perform this check, as well as what other points it would be useful to pay attention to when buying a used Apple laptop.

The serial number is a unique identifier of the device, which makes it possible to unambiguously determine the authenticity of the device. To perform the verification, you need to look at this number and enter it on the page special service Apple.

The serial number is indicated in three places - in the laptop menu, on the case, and also on the box in which the device was sold. It’s safer and more convenient to view it directly in the device menu - from there you can copy and paste it into the service field.

To view serial number in the laptop menu - open apple menu(apple icon), then “About this Mac” - in the window that opens you will see the PC model - name, screen size, year of manufacture and, in fact, the serial number. This path works for all lines - both Macbook Pro and Macbook Air.

So, insert the number here, enter serial code, verification and click “Continue”. If the service issues a report on the warranty period and service procedures, this is a real Macbook; if there is an error, then they are trying to sell you a fake.

Other Important Verification Aspects

If the authenticity of the device is the only thing that interests you, then this may be the end of checking a used Macbook. However, we would advise you to pay attention to a few more important details.

Apple laptops are reliable and, if used carefully, can serve the user faithfully for many years. But how can you determine that you are buying a device that has been used carefully? This is not so simple, but there are some “beacons”. We'll talk about them below.

Price

When studying the used laptop market, determine the average cost for the model you are interested in. Don’t be fooled by the bargain price; most likely, they are trying to mislead you and push you into a device in poor condition. Remember, the miser pays twice.

Scratches, abrasions, chips

Of course, no one expects a used laptop to be flawless. appearance- light abrasions and scratches are generally normal and not dangerous. However, if you see dents or chips on the case, this is a sure sign that the laptop has been dropped, and dropped hard. Such falls, however, may not have any effect on the device, but at the same time they can lead to serious damage to the hardware. So it’s better not to take risks and not to buy a laptop that has obviously been dropped.

Also pay attention to the case screws - if there are scratches on them, this means that the Macbook has been opened and repaired. This is also an alarming sign; the seller, of course, can say that he changed the battery, but is there any reason to trust him?

Equipment

Accessories for Macbooks are not cheap, and therefore it is simply necessary to make sure that the components are available and in good working order. The minimum “program” is working exercise.

Start time

Oldest Macbook models start up in no more than 50 seconds, those that are two or three years old should load in a maximum of 15 seconds. If the device boot time exceeds specified parameters, this is a reason to refuse the purchase - perhaps the Macbook has serious hardware problems.

Passwords

If you find a password when starting up your Macbook, this is, of course, strange - the previous user should have disabled it before selling it, but this fact can still be attributed to forgetfulness. However, do not be forgetful, ask to immediately disable the password and run it again to make sure that no ciphers will now interfere.

In addition to the login password, you need to check the decoupling from Apple password ID, to do this, go to the Apple menu, call the section “ System Settings", then iCloud. Account should be empty, if the seller’s data appears here, ask to log out and check that the changes are saved.

Special programs for checking MacBook upon purchase

If you have completed specified checks- this is already good, but it will be absolutely great if you also use special tricky techniques that will allow you to assess the condition hard drive, battery and display.

HDD

To check the parameters of almost the main element of the laptop, you just need to download the DriveDX program or similar ones, run it on the device and make sure that all the stripes are green.

Serial number is a unique combination of numbers and letters that characterizes any Apple device, be it Mac, iPhone, iPod, iPad, as well as all manufactured Apple accessories: cables, cases, adapters, etc. Although the serial number looks like a random combination of random characters, it is not. The serial number encrypts information about the place of manufacture of the device, the year and week of its production, as well as the model of the manufactured gadget.

Previously, using the serial number, the easiest way to find out the release date of a device was to just look at the third, fourth and fifth digits, which were always numbers. The third showed the last digit of the year of manufacture (for example, 8 = 2008, 9 = 2009), and the fourth and fifth together gave the number of the week in which the device was released (from 01 to 52). But such a system operated only during the first decade of the 21st century. Since 2010 Apple of the Year began to switch to new format serial numbers, instead of 11-digit serial numbers, 12-digit ones are now used.

An example of such a new serial number is shown above. There are no more usual numbers in it. But does this mean that the year and week number can no longer be found out? Not at all. True, using a 12-digit serial number is much more difficult to do.

The structure of Apple's 12-digit serial numbers is as follows:

the first three characters are the code of the factory where the device was produced. Unfortunately, no one except Apple employees knows the complete list of these codes.
fourth character - half year code in which the device was released
fifth sign - release week code within this half year
sixth, seventh and eighth digits – unique code for each device
the last four characters are the model code indicating the generation, memory size, color, characteristics, etc.

We are interested in the year and week of release - but without additional decoding it will not be possible to find out. You need to look at the fourth and fifth digits of the serial number. As we have already said, the fourth character encodes the half-year, and according to a very strange system - the counting of half-years begins in 2010, and the numbering is alphabetic, starting with the letter C. The letters E, I, O and U are excluded from the numbering. There are 20 letters in total, i.e. Apple will use 12-digit serial numbers for exactly ten years, and in 2020 it will switch to a new format (possibly 13-digit numbers). The correspondence between letters and years is as follows:

The fifth character of the serial code encodes the release week number within the half-year, both using numbers and letters. First come the numbers 1 to 9, then the letters of the Latin alphabet (with the exception of A, B, E, I, O, S, U, Z) - a total of 27 possible values. The fifth character cannot be deciphered without the fourth: first you must find out whether the device was released in the first or second half of the year.

Difficult? Let's look at practical example from the beginning of the article:

DMPJL8QEF18G

The fourth character is J, which means this is the second half of 2012. The fifth character is L, taking into account the second half of the year, this is the 43rd week of 2012.

Fair, not overpriced and not underestimated. There should be prices on the Service website. Necessarily! without asterisks, clear and detailed, where technically possible - as accurate and concise as possible.

If spare parts are available, up to 85% of complex repairs can be completed in 1-2 days. Modular repairs require much less time. The website shows the approximate duration of any repair.

Warranty and responsibility

A guarantee must be given for any repairs. Everything is described on the website and in the documents. The guarantee is self-confidence and respect for you. A 3-6 month warranty is good and sufficient. It is needed to check quality and hidden defects that cannot be detected immediately. You see honest and realistic terms (not 3 years), you can be sure that they will help you.

Half the success in Apple repair is the quality and reliability of spare parts, so a good service works with suppliers directly, there are always several reliable channels and its own warehouse with proven spare parts current models so that you don't have to waste extra time.

Free diagnostics

This is very important and has already become a rule good manners For service center. Diagnosis is the most difficult and an important part repair, but you do not have to pay a penny for it, even if you do not repair the device as a result of it.

Service repairs and delivery

Good service values your time, so he offers free shipping. And for the same reason, repairs are carried out only in the workshop of a service center: they can be done correctly and according to technology only in 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 to fit in 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

Company age and experience

Reliable and experienced service has been known for a long time.
If a company has been on the market for many years and has managed to establish itself as an expert, people turn to it, write about it, and recommend it. We know what we are talking about, since 98% of incoming devices in the service center are restored.
Other service centers trust us and refer complex cases to us.

How many masters in areas

If there are always several engineers waiting for you 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 right away.
2. you give to Macbook repair an expert in the field of Mac repairs. He knows all the secrets of these devices

Technical literacy

If you ask a question, a specialist should answer it as accurately as possible.
So that you can imagine what exactly you need.
They will try to solve the problem. In most cases, from the description you can understand what happened and how to fix the problem.