My Mac doesn’t start up and I don’t have the serial number

The serial number of your iMac will be on the bottom of its foot.

Did you try different boot up methods? Here is a list of Mac startup key combinations to help with that issue: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201255

Otherwise, I know it is a long shot, but if the computer won't turn on

• If you have your product's original packaging, you can check the barcode to find the serial number.
• You can also find your product's serial number on the original product receipt or invoice.

Spagoot02 Said:

"My Mac won’t start up how to find the serial number"

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Three Thoughts:

I. Use Safe Mode:

1. Boot: [Hold Down: shift key] upon boot.
2. Try These Methods: Find the model and serial number of your Mac - Apple Support

II. Use Recovery Mode:

A. Use: "About this Mac..."

1. Boot: [Hold Down: command + R] upon boot.
2. Enter: your password (if prompted)
3. Click: on the Apple emblem (Top-Left corner of screen).
4. Select: About this Mac...
5. View: the Serial Number

B. Use Terminal:

1. Boot: [Hold Down: command + R] upon boot.
2. Enter: your password (if prompted)
3. Click: Utilities menus (on top of screen)
4. Select: Terminal
5. Use: the commands here: Get a Macs Serial Number from the Command Line - OSXDaily
6. Press: return key

Spagoot02 Said:

"My Mac won’t start up how to find the serial number"

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Use Apple.com

Is this Associated to your Apple Account? If so, view this on Apple, by clicking on the device, and viewing the bottom line.

1. Go Here: Manage your Apple ID - Apple (https://appleid.apple.com/account/manage)
2. Log in: to your Apple Account
3. Scroll Down: to Devices pane
4. Click: the device
5. View: the bottom line

Your Serial Number is Right There