How to Identify Your Mac mini

All Mac mini models look similar, but it is quite easy to identify your Mac mini. You can locate the serial number of each model, model identifier, and part number in mac OS, on the device’s surface and on its packaging, if you still have the box.

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How to Find Mac mini Serial Number, Model Identifier and Part Number

In the “About This Mac” window

Choose Apple menu and head for About This Mac. The window will list your computer’s official model name and its serial number. You can then use this serial number to find tech specs for this specific model or to check support options.

The computer’s model identifier allows users to get more information about the device. To find the identifier:

• In the About This Mac window, click System Report.
• The System Information window will open, where you will be able to find Model Identifier in the Hardware Overview

You can use the identifier to locate your Mac mini in the table below.

On the surface of your Mac mini

To find the information on the surface of the device, shut down the computer, and unplug all cords and connectors. Now turn the Mac mini over.

• On Mac mini models manufactured before 2010, the serial number can be easily found on a label on the edge of the device’s underside, between bar codes.
• On Mac mini models manufactured from 2010, the serial number will appears on the underside of the computer. You will find it near the regulatory markings.

On the original packaging

If you still have the original packaging for your Mac mini, you can find the serial number on a barcode label on the box. Note that the packaging also lists the Apple part number. You can match that number to the number that appears in the table below to find your Mac mini model.

Note also that in Apple part numbers, the letters “xx” before the slash represent variables which define country or region

On the Receipt or Invoice

Additionally, you can find the serial number, model number, and configuration details of your Mac mini on its receipt or invoice, if you have purchased the computer directly with Apple or its subsidiaries, and if you still have the invoice.

Mac mini Intel Models

Mac mini (3.2GHz Apple M1 chip, 2020)

Mac mini (3.2GHz Intel 6-Core i7, Late 2018)

Mac mini (3.0GHz Intel 6-Core i5, Late 2018)

Mac mini (3.6GHz Intel Quad-Core i3, Late 2018)

Mac mini (3.0GHz Intel Core i7, Late 2014)

Mac mini (2.8GHz Intel Core i5, Late 2014)

Mac mini (2.6GHz Intel Core i5, Late 2014)

Mac mini (1.4GHz Intel Core i5, Late 2014)

Mac mini (2.6GHz Intel Core i7, Late/Server 2012)

Mac mini (2.3GHz Intel Core i7, Late/Server 2012)

Mac mini (2.6GHz Intel Core i7, Late 2012)

Mac mini (2.3GHz Intel Core i7, Late 2012)

Mac mini (2.5GHz Intel Core i5, Late 2012)

Mac mini (2.0GHz Intel Core i7, Mid/Server 2011)

Mac mini (2.7GHz Intel Core i7, Mid 2011)

Mac mini (2.5GHz Intel Core i5, Mid 2011)

Mac mini (2.3GHz Intel Core i5, Mid 2011)

Mac mini (2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, Mid/Server 2010)

Mac mini (2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, Mid 2010)

Mac mini (2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, Mid 2010)

Mac mini (2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, Late/Server 2009)

Mac mini (2.66GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, Late 2009)

Mac mini (2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, Late 2009)

Mac mini (2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, Late 2009)

Mac mini (2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, Early 2009)

 Mac mini (2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, Early 2009)

Mac mini (2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, Mid 2007)

Mac mini (1.83GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, Mid 2007)

 Mac mini (1.83GHz Intel Core Duo, Late 2006)

 Mac mini (1.66GHz Intel Core Duo, Early/Late 2006)

Mac mini (1.5GHz Intel Core Solo, Early 2006)

Mac mini G4 Models

Mac mini (1.5GHz G4, Late 2005)

Mac mini (1.33GHz G4, Late 2005)

Mac mini (1.42GHz G4, Original 2005)

Mac mini (1.25GHz G4, Original 2005)

Links

• Mac mini: Overview, Design, Why iPad Pro, Tech Specs, Buy – Apple
• New Mac mini packs a huge punch – Apple
• Introducing MacBook Air, iPad Pro and Mac mini (Late 2018) – iGotOffer Blog
• Sell your Mac mini online for top dollar – iGotOffer