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How do I verify this is a real macbook

How do I variety that it is a real MacBook when buying second hand

Posted on Feb 1, 2023 1:52 AM

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Posted on Feb 1, 2023 2:02 AM

Hello trap115,


to verify the MacBook you could ask the seller of the second hand MacBook for the Mac's serial number (which he can find by clicking on the  in the Menu Bar and then "About this Mac"). The serial number he gives you can you paste in here to verify:

Check Your Service and Support Coverage - Apple Support


The most secure way though and the way I'd recommend you to buy a second hand MacBook is when you buy a refurbished Mac is to buy it directly at Apple: Certified Refurbished Products - Apple


Cheers!

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Feb 1, 2023 2:02 AM in response to trap115

Hello trap115,


to verify the MacBook you could ask the seller of the second hand MacBook for the Mac's serial number (which he can find by clicking on the  in the Menu Bar and then "About this Mac"). The serial number he gives you can you paste in here to verify:

Check Your Service and Support Coverage - Apple Support


The most secure way though and the way I'd recommend you to buy a second hand MacBook is when you buy a refurbished Mac is to buy it directly at Apple: Certified Refurbished Products - Apple


Cheers!

How do I verify this is a real macbook

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