NOTE: Take note of the warnings mentioned above once more. STEP 8: On the usage agreement, click Accept to proceed. STEP 7: When presented with various boot devices, choose the EFI USB key. STEP 6: Reboot your Mac while holding the key. STEP 3: Using the Disk Utility, Restore the unpacked dmg file to your USB drive. STEP 2: Next, unpack the Blank Board Serializer program to your USB drive. STEP 1: Format the USB drive with Disk Utility with the FAT filesystem.
The link for this software will not be provided therefore, search it online at your own risk.Īfter you have understood the risks and have prepared the necessary items to be used, you may now proceed with the steps below: The software to be used is called Blank Board Serializer. Don’t worry about getting a USB drive with a large storage space since the files are very small in size.
So there’s very little excuse not to have the serial number information of your Mac.Īs part of this procedure, you’ll need to be able to boot off a seconday drive, in which a USB drive is advisable to use. Also, the Mac itself has its serial number printed on it. The box where your Mac came in also has the serial number, which can be found on the card inside the box. Upon purchase of your Mac from, you’ll get a receipt via email where your device’s serial number is indicated. We are not liable for any damage it may cause to your Mac.
You can still install programs, log in to the Apple Store, use iMessage with your friends and colleagues, and so on. For the most part, you can go along just fine with your Mac not knowing its serial number or revision (manufacture year).