I use this all the time to sell things on eBayįrom there, Apple will show you a list of matching models. They have an iOS and MacOS app for looking up Macintosh specs.

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Go ahead and put in your model designator from earlier and click search. Look for Tech Specs at the bottom of the screen. Once you know what model your Mac is, then you need to find out the typical specs of that model. If you have the serial number: EveryMac has a handy lookup tool Lookup Your Exact Mac Model From there you can look at the typical specs of that model. You’ll then get the correct model designator. Currently, it’s at the bottom of the page.įollow that link and put in your serial number and captcha. Go to Apple’s Support Page and look for Check Service & Support Coverage. You’ll need the serial number of the computer, though. If you didn’t register your Apple product or if it isn’t registered to you, there is a workaround. We’ll figure out how to use that model designation to get the probable specs of that computer. Click on that device and you’ll get the serial number along with the type of computer and model designation.

Once you’ve confirmed who you are, you’ll see a list of any products purchased or registered with your Apple ID. If you have two-factor authentication on, confirm your information there. Head on over to and put in your Apple ID. You’ll need your Apple ID, password and two-factor device handy (if applicable) to pull up your support profile. Note: This tool can’t look up the exact specs of a specific Mac.

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