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Know What Model and Year Mac You Have

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In newer models, the information will be in the "About This Mac" section
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It would show what year Mac we are using. In this particular model, it doesn't show that, so there's a couple extra steps to do.

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Click on "More Info"
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Highlight the serial number and copy it
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Go to this page https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201300 and click on "Check Your Service and Support Coverage"
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Once this page loads, enter the serial number and click "Continue"
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It shows that we have a 13" Macbook from early 2008
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This is how to check the year of your Macbook
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