Apple Devices - Decoding your serial number

Troubleshooting an Apple device can be seriously confusing, especially if you're trying to decode your serial number. Luckily for you we've got this handy graphic that clearly explains how to do it!

 

Alphanumerical Characters	11	12
Manufacturing Location	First 2 characters	First 3 characters
Year of Manufacture	3rd character	4th character
Week of Manufacture	4th & 5th characters	5th character
Unique Identifier	6th, 7th & 8th characters	6th, 7th & 8th characters
Model Number	9th, 10th & 11th characters	9th, 10th, 11th & 12th characters