HT201764: How to find the serial number on your Mac Pro

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KnoxApple
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Q: Help!!  Help!!

I am new to Mac.

I bought Mac Pro on ebay. My hard disk is crashed.


1. Can I install any os x on my Mac Pro.

2. How can I make it boot from dvd drive.


thanks

 

Mac Pro

Posted on Nov 18, 2015 5:19 PM

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KnoxApple

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  • by Grant Bennet-Alder,

    Grant Bennet-Alder Grant Bennet-Alder Nov 18, 2015 6:49 PM in response to KnoxApple
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    Nov 18, 2015 6:49 PM in response to KnoxApple

    This depends completely on exactly what model Mac pro silver tower, dark cylinder, or notebook computer you own.

     

    You cited the article about serial number. At least some of the model information or list of features should be in the same area. Please post it, or a link to the ebay listing, or anything that would tell what Mac.

  • by lllaass,

    lllaass lllaass Nov 19, 2015 1:27 AM in response to KnoxApple
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    Nov 19, 2015 1:27 AM in response to KnoxApple

    To identify your Mac enter serial number here

    http://www.everymac.com/ultimate-mac-lookup/

  • by Johnb-one,

    Johnb-one Johnb-one Nov 20, 2015 9:28 AM in response to KnoxApple
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    Nov 20, 2015 9:28 AM in response to KnoxApple

    sorry to hear about your hard disk. In answer to your questions    

    Yes-technically. It depends if your Mac Pro meets the basic requirements for that OS, including memory on board

     

    and

     

    you will need a copy of the original install DVD's or Snow Leopard which is around $20. Call Apple itself, they will sell you a set of both if you ask them.

    to boot from the dvd drive, reboot, hold down "C" key and load in the 1st dvd. A new hard drive is easy to replace. It has to be sata 2, and all you'll need is a screwdriver to do the job. you could start out with 1 or 2 TB and go from there. You will need to format it/partition it before you can use it and install the OS

    on it

     

    good luck

     

    John B