Finding specs using MBP serial number

anirudh · Nov 12, 2008, 09:33 PM

I was wondering how to find the complete specs of a MBP online if I have the serial number? I need it urgently. Also, if thats not possible can someone post the complete specs of MBP with this serial number : W88136BUYJY?

Help is appreciated.

mlemonds · Nov 12, 2008, 09:42 PM

you can go into system profiler and get most of the information that you desire

your machine is considered an Early '08 MacBook Pro

Blue Velvet · Nov 12, 2008, 09:44 PM

Serial number: W88136BUYJY
Name: MacBook Pro (Early 2008)
Model: MB134 MacBook Pro 2.5GHz
Bus speed: 800MHz
Screen size: 15 inch
Memory - number of slots: 2
Factory: W8 (Shanghai China)
URL: Technical specifications by apple-history.com code_to_number: 6BU - W88200UVYJZ

Model introduced: 2008
Production year: 2008
Production week: 13 (April)
Production number: 7338 (within this week)

Full specs

How did I find this all out? A little chipmunk told me.

anirudh · Nov 12, 2008, 09:54 PM

yeah I remember seeing that site once. but that was quite a long time ago. Thanks for all the quick info. by the way, what do you guys think? Is this a good choice over the new alu MB? (not the MBP, mind u)

MowingDevil · Nov 13, 2008, 10:13 AM

Is there a way to find your serial number w/o opening the battery cover?

tcphoto · Nov 13, 2008, 10:28 AM

Go to About This Mac and then more information. Your serial number is on the bottom of the first window.

UltraNEO* · Nov 13, 2008, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MowingDevil

Is there a way to find your serial number w/o opening the battery cover?

Goto "About This Mac" then click on the grey text, twice. Just under "Mac OS X" alternatively click on "More Info..." and look under "hardware"

For more info, related to your serial number, check here!

deadpixels · Nov 13, 2008, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MowingDevil

Is there a way to find your serial number w/o opening the battery cover?

Don't need to click on 'More Info' just click on the text that says 'Version 10.XX' and you'll get the build number, click again and you guess what comes then

abijnk · Nov 13, 2008, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anirudh

yeah I remember seeing that site once. but that was quite a long time ago. Thanks for all the quick info. by the way, what do you guys think? Is this a good choice over the new alu MB? (not the MBP, mind u)

It is a good computer, no doubt. The only thing that would make me hesitate even for a second is the prospect of the GPU going bunk.

MowingDevil · Nov 13, 2008, 07:58 PM

Thats odd, under About this Mac my machine is 2.53 which is what I ordered but when I enter my serial number it comes up as 2.8

I did get a BTO but it was for the HDD bump to 320/7200. Anyone know why there would be discrepancy?

frechele · Dec 5, 2010, 12:09 AM

Someone is offering me a macbook pro serial W88136BUYJY for $500
I found on google this forum refering to this unit in 2008.
I could not find any mention of this serial at the 911 stolen gear site.Maybe it's legit.
I do not want a stolen macbook. Can anyone help?
Glenn

Nov 12, 2008, 09:33 PM	#1
anirudh macrumors 6502 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: India	Finding specs using MBP serial number I was wondering how to find the complete specs of a MBP online if I have the serial number? I need it urgently. Also, if thats not possible can someone post the complete specs of MBP with this serial number : W88136BUYJY? Help is appreciated.
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Nov 12, 2008, 09:42 PM	#2
mlemonds macrumors 6502a Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lexington, KY	you can go into system profiler and get most of the information that you desire your machine is considered an Early '08 MacBook Pro __________________ 2.4 GHz Unibody MacBook Pro (8GB ram 500GB Momentus 7200.4) / Sony SZ230p 16GB iPhone 5 / SGSIII / 16GB iPad (VZW)
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Nov 13, 2008, 10:13 AM	#5
MowingDevil macrumors 65832 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC & Sydney, NSW	Is there a way to find your serial number w/o opening the battery cover? __________________ iMac 17", 1.83Ghz Core 2 Duo MacBook Pro 15", 2.53Ghz, 320GB@7200 PRODUCT (RED) iPod Nano 8Gb iPod Shuffle 1Gb
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Nov 13, 2008, 10:28 AM	#6
tcphoto macrumors 6502a Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA	Go to About This Mac and then more information. Your serial number is on the bottom of the first window. __________________ MBP 15", iPhone4S, iPad, 4GB iPod Nano, Canon 1Ds Series, Profoto and most important, imagination.
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Nov 13, 2008, 07:58 PM	#10
MowingDevil macrumors 65832 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC & Sydney, NSW	Thats odd, under About this Mac my machine is 2.53 which is what I ordered but when I enter my serial number it comes up as 2.8 I did get a BTO but it was for the HDD bump to 320/7200. Anyone know why there would be discrepancy? __________________ iMac 17", 1.83Ghz Core 2 Duo MacBook Pro 15", 2.53Ghz, 320GB@7200 PRODUCT (RED) iPod Nano 8Gb iPod Shuffle 1Gb
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Nov 12, 2008, 09:44 PM	#3
Blue Velvet Demi-Goddess (Moderator emeritus) Join Date: Jul 2004	Serial number: W88136BUYJY Name: MacBook Pro (Early 2008) Model: MB134 MacBook Pro 2.5GHz Bus speed: 800MHz Screen size: 15 inch Memory - number of slots: 2 Factory: W8 (Shanghai China) URL: Technical specifications by apple-history.com code_to_number: 6BU - W88200UVYJZ Model introduced: 2008 Production year: 2008 Production week: 13 (April) Production number: 7338 (within this week) Full specs How did I find this all out? A little chipmunk told me.
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Nov 12, 2008, 09:54 PM	#4
anirudh Thread Starter macrumors 6502 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: India	yeah I remember seeing that site once. but that was quite a long time ago. Thanks for all the quick info. by the way, what do you guys think? Is this a good choice over the new alu MB? (not the MBP, mind u)
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Dec 5, 2010, 12:09 AM	#11
frechele macrumors newbie Join Date: Dec 2010	possible stolen macbook pro? Someone is offering me a macbook pro serial W88136BUYJY for $500 I found on google this forum refering to this unit in 2008. I could not find any mention of this serial at the 911 stolen gear site.Maybe it's legit. I do not want a stolen macbook. Can anyone help? Glenn
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