How to Find Your MacBook's Exact Model and Serial Number (5 Easy Ways)
By Shrey Sharma, Founder & Lead Technician · June 2026
Before any repair quote, warranty check, or sale listing, you need these two details. Here's where to find them — even if your MacBook won't turn on.
Whether you're getting a repair quote, checking your warranty status, listing your MacBook for sale, or reporting it lost or stolen — you'll always be asked for the same two things: your exact model identifier and serial number. Here are 5 ways to find them, including a method that works even if the MacBook won't power on.
Method 1: About This Mac (Fastest — When It Powers On)
- 1Click the Apple menu (top-left corner)
- 2Select About This Mac
- 3The overview tab shows your Mac's name, chip, memory, and the exact model (e.g., 'MacBook Pro 14-inch, 2023')
- 4Click the serial number shown directly below the model name to copy it — it's right there on the main panel on modern macOS
Method 2: System Information (More Detail)
- 1Apple menu > About This Mac > More Info (or System Settings > General > About on newer macOS)
- 2This shows the precise Model Identifier (e.g., 'Mac14,9') alongside the marketing name — useful for technicians and for ordering exact-fit parts
- 3The serial number is listed in the same panel
Method 3: The Physical Label (When the Mac Won't Turn On)
| MacBook Type | Where to Look | What You'll Find |
|---|---|---|
| MacBook Air/Pro (2010-2016, with bottom labels) | Flip the Mac over — the bottom case has an engraved label | Model number and serial number etched directly into the metal |
| Newer MacBooks (2016 onward, no visible bottom label) | Check the original box — the sticker on the side has both numbers | Serial number, model number, and configuration details printed on the label |
| Any MacBook — purchase records | Check Apple ID purchase history at reportaproblem.apple.com, or your original invoice/email | Serial number tied to your Apple account from the time of purchase |
Method 4: Using a Different Apple Device
If you've ever connected the MacBook to your iPhone or iPad via Continuity features, or if it's listed under Find My on another of your devices, you can often find the serial number remotely: open Find My on another Apple device, select the MacBook from the device list, and check 'Device Information.'
Method 5: Check Coverage and Get a Repair Estimate Online
Once you have the serial number, you can check your AppleCare/warranty status directly at checkcoverage.apple.com — simply enter the serial number and it shows your coverage status, estimated purchase date, and whether you're eligible for free repairs on certain known issues.
Repair costs and part availability vary significantly even between MacBooks that look identical — a 'MacBook Pro 13-inch' could be an Intel model from 2019 or an M1/M2 model from 2022, with completely different logic boards, screens, and battery types. Sharing your exact model identifier (not just 'MacBook Pro 13-inch') lets a technician give you an accurate quote on the first call, instead of a rough estimate that changes once they see the unit.
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