PowerBook G4 (12-inch): Serial Number Location
Summary
This document explains where to find the serial number on PowerBook G4 (12-inch) and PowerBook G4 (12-inch DVI) computers.
Products Affected
PowerBook G4 (12-inch)
The PowerBook G4 (12-inch) and PowerBook G4 (12-inch DVI) computer's configuration information, serial number, and Ethernet ID are all located on a label on the side of the battery bay. To see the label, shut the computer down, unplug it from the AC adapter, and remove the battery from the computer. See Figure 1.

Figure 1 Serial number label in battery bay
The serial number can also be found in the About This Mac window:
- 1. Choose Apple menu > About This Mac.
2. Double-clicking the Mac OS X version number.
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 86304, "PowerBook G4 (12-inch): How to Replace the Battery".
Additional Information
Related Documents
88060: "PowerBook G4: How to Find the Serial Number"
86294: "PowerBook G4 (17-inch): Serial Number Location"