Q: How do I Identify a 2009 MacBooks Serial number?
How do I Identify a 2009 MacBooks Serial number?
The screen is broken and shows only blue blotches after starting up.
There are a lot of numbers on the scratched rubber bottom of a 13" MacBook.
Nothing says serial#.
I thought to start up in Target disk mode to get info, but the macbook does not have a firewire input.
I connected a monitor to it but only get a blank desktop with no place to go from.
I am well versed with computer repair, thinking I will replace the display. But the kid owner has no info
of any kind.
I'd be greatful for your input on how to get the info I need and your thoughts on doing the display-job.
Thank you for your time and patience.
Mac Pro, OS X Yosemite (10.10.5), 22 GB RAM
Posted on Jul 27, 2016 2:46 PM
I tend to use just the model info to find parts, the name is normally enough (like Mid 2010) or the identifier (like MacBook7,1).
It does look like it's one of these 2 types…
http://www.everymac.com/ultimate-mac-lookup/?search_keywords=A1342
Everymac has some info on telling them apart…
You are right about the bottom too, I don't think I saw one of these rounded plastic MacBooks, the curves look nicer than the hard angles of the latest models
You may need to open the case to compare to iFixit photos if you can't tell which version it is. The later model had a 63.5 Watt power supply - assuming that is the original one (more tiny grey text printed on white to read).
They also use ethernet to migrate since there is no Firewire, I don't think this helps but Apple have info on that, you'd be better off pulling the disk since the display is dead if you need to get at the data MA requires interaction both ends via ethernet…
How to move data to your new Mac using Mountain Lion and earlier - Apple Support
Posted on Jul 27, 2016 7:03 PM