Serial number list to check origin of the device

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Serial number list to check origin of the device

I had an iPad 2 as a present, it broke after a while, I got it from a friend from Canada who I can't reach any longer, I sent it to a repair center and they asked me to be in charge of the repair and, evenutally, given I have no proof of buy of it, of the origin of the iPad; I gave up since even though I trust the guy who got it to me I wouldn't want to incur in any problem so I was wondering if there is a way to check, through the serial number, if the origin is legit or not.

thank you

Posted on Feb 23, 2013 10:34 AM

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Answer 1

Feb 23, 2013 11:17 AM in response to Giovanni Aprea2

Not sure what you mean by "origin. All iPads are assembled in China.

For information on your Apple product (model, date of production, etc) then enter your serial number at this site. Information, based on the serial number, will be shown. http://www.chipmunk.nl/klantenservice/applemodel.html or last 3 characters of S/N at this site http://www.everymac.com/ultimate-mac-lookup/

Model numbers - You can see the model number in Settings>General>About>Model. The model number has a two-letter code, a number and some more letters. The last part stands for the country/region. The first letter can be "F" (refurbished), "M" (normal retail), or "P" (personalized / engraved). For example MC605B is the model MC605 and B is for the region.

What country does my device belong to?

http://www.jbfaq.com/article.asp?id=63

 Cheers, Tom 😉

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Answer 2

Feb 23, 2013 11:21 AM in response to Texas Mac Man

I beleive he's refering to the point of purchase

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