How to visually identify a MacBook Pro (17-inch, Late 2008)

  • Last Modified: October 15, 2008
  • Article: HT3175

Summary

The MacBook Pro (17-inch, Late 2008) computer externally looks just like the previously released MacBook Pro (17-inch, Early 2008) computer. See below to find out how to tell the difference between them.

Products Affected

MacBook Pro (17-inch, Late 2008)

To identify a MacBook Pro (17-inch, Late 2008):

  1. Refer to the text on the bottom of the computer where the agency approval symbols appear.
  2. Locate the MacBook Pro (17-inch, Late 2008) Model Number A1261.

To find the serial number, see this article.

 

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