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Find a serial number

I have an older MacBook that was given to me with the disk wiped clean. I am having trouble installing the OS and want to take to the genius bar but they want to know the serial number. I looked on the back and I can find in model A1278. Where is the serial number?

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Posted on Nov 3, 2019 2:08 PM

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Nov 3, 2019 5:10 PM in response to xk140fhc

From: https://everymac.com/mac-identification/where-to-find-apple-serial-numbers-for-identification.html


"* MacBook and MacBook Pro models with batteries that are not designed to be removed by the end user and  MacBook Air models have Serial Numbers etched on the bottom. MacBook and MacBook Pro models with removable batteries have the Serial Number inside the battery bay (either on the bottom of the bay or on the side walls)."

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