Apple MacBook Pro (17-inch, Late 2011) - Manual (Page 68)

68 Chapter 4 Problem, Meet Solution
Locating Your Product Serial Number
Use one of these methods to find your computer’s serial number:
 Turn over your MacBook Pro. The serial number is etched into the case near the
hinge.
Serial number
 Choose Apple () > About This Mac. Click the version number beneath the words
“Mac OS X” to cycle through the Mac OS X version number, the build version, and the
serial number.
 Open System Information in the Utilities folder in Launchpad.