how to check if Macbook air is new or refurbished?

how to check if Macbook air is new or refurbished? Is there a way to identify with the serial number?

For instance for iphone M-new unit, N-replacement unit & F- Carieer refurbished Unit


Is there something similar to identify Macbooks with Serial Number?




MacBook Air (2020 or later)

Posted on Mar 9, 2022 8:26 AM

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Posted on Mar 9, 2022 10:23 AM

No, the serial number cannot be used to verify if it's refurbished or not.


Unless you bought it directly from Apple's Refurbished store, it is not going to be refurbished.


Maybe refreshed or reconditioned by a third party, but not Refurbished like Apple does.


There is no way to determine if it has been reconditioned by a third party unless they tell you however.

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Mar 9, 2022 10:23 AM in response to Samumel

No, the serial number cannot be used to verify if it's refurbished or not.


Unless you bought it directly from Apple's Refurbished store, it is not going to be refurbished.


Maybe refreshed or reconditioned by a third party, but not Refurbished like Apple does.


There is no way to determine if it has been reconditioned by a third party unless they tell you however.

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