On Jan 14, 2012, at 8:47 PM, Tina K. wrote: > On 2012/01/14 11:17, Kris Tilford so eloquently wrote: >> When Apple replaces a motherboard they make the serial # match > > Not always. I purchased a 'refurb' iMac G4 that initially had a matching SN, > but it (along with others like it) had a problem with some flashed code that > kept the display from waking from sleep. Apple fixed it, but then it had no > electronic SN at all - just a decal on the inside of the ODD door. > > I fought tooth and nail with Apple about giving it a serial number that can't > be just peeled off but they refused, even saying it was impossible (which I > doubt).
Same here, IIRC, in one case the new MB had no serial number and in the second case it had a different number. It may depend, in part, on how the serial number is stored. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
