PowerBook G4 (17-inch), (17-inch 1.33GHz): Serial Number Location

This document explains where to find the serial number on PowerBook G4 (17-inch) and PowerBook G4 (17-inch 1.33GHz) computers.

The configuration information, serial number, Ethernet ID, AirPort Extreme ID, and Bluetooth ID are all located on a label on the bottom of the computer's battery bay. To see the label, remove the battery from the computer. See Figure 1.




Figure 1 Serial Number Label in Battery Bay

The serial number can also be found by choosing Apple menu > About This Mac, and clicking the version number twice. For more information on viewing the serial number this way, see technical document 106486, "Mac OS X 10.1: About This Mac Window Provides Computer Serial Number".

For more information on removing the battery, see technical document 88059, "PowerBook G4 to PowerBook G4 (17-inch): How to Remove or Install the Battery".


Related Documents

88060 "PowerBook G4: How to Find the Serial Number"

86408 "PowerBook G4 (12-inch): Serial Number Location"

Published Date: Feb 20, 2012