Macbook help

SIC

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    Just mentioning here if anyone buying a Macbook.

    Check 2 things when you buy a brand new macbook.

    1. We need to check whether the device is brand new or refurbished
    2. We need to see the region of the device

    Both of these can be checked by looking at the part number in the box.
    In the box its mentioned 3 things:
    Model: A2338
    Part No: M1ABCZP/A
    Serial: XXXXXXXX

    We need to check the Part No.

    1. Check whether brand new or refurbished:
    Look at the Model Number / Part Number (e.g., FQ123LL/A).
    • If it starts with M → New retail unit (standard).
    • If it starts with F → Refurbished by Apple.
    • If it starts with N → Replacement unit (given during service).
    • If it starts with P → Personalized (engraved).
    Eg:
    • MQD32LL/A → New retail MacBook.
    • FQD32LL/A → Official Apple refurbished MacBook.
    2. Check the region:
    The last 2–3 letters before “/A” are the region code.
    There is a big list.
    But I recommend to buy only USA, UK, Aus, Singapore region macbooks. Avoid the Indian and UAE ones as much as possible.

    CodeCountry / Region
    LL/AUSA
    B/AUK / Ireland
    X/AAustralia / New Zealand
    ZP/ASingapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia
    HN/AIndia
    J/AJapan
    CH/AChina
    KH/AKorea
    TA/ATaiwan
    ZA/ASouth Africa / UAE
    RS/ARussia
    PP/APhilippines


    Ade just checked and saw now after seeing your reply. Yes there has been negative reviews recently.
    For me my experience is good so far. I am sure I am not getting any special treatment. But this seems bad.
    Check the rooter then.
    ------ Post added on Aug 25, 2025 at 12:43 AM


    Thundermac nam response eka set na bn. Gana kadanna hadano kiyala terune.
    Rooter th stock na wage. Hariyata deyak ganna shop ekak nadda 😐
     

    NEMISIS

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    Thundermac nam response eka set na bn. Gana kadanna hadano kiyala terune.
    Rooter th stock na wage. Hariyata deyak ganna shop ekak nadda 😐
    Mac waatat RAM shortage eke case ekak thiyanawa
    Samahara authorsed place walath waiting time eka 2Months

    LuxaryX eke baluwe nadda?
     

    SIC

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    Mac waatat RAM shortage eke case ekak thiyanawa
    Samahara authorsed place walath waiting time eka 2Months

    LuxaryX eke baluwe nadda?


    rooter un same neda. Man balanm katakarala. Tawa mcn region eka US gsnna eka awulak na neda. Singa adaptor eka 3 pin habai. Ekatat ganak illuwa thundermac 😄
     

    NEMISIS

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    rooter un same neda. Man balanm katakarala. Tawa mcn region eka US gsnna eka awulak na neda. Singa adaptor eka 3 pin habai. Ekatat ganak illuwa thundermac 😄
    matat hambune us adapter eka, but mage laga already UK cable ekak thibba, eka plug karanna puluwan charger ekata
    UK plug eke earth connection eka thiyanawa, eka nisa macbook body eken current eka leak wena issue wage ewa enne na.
     

    SIC

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    matat hambune us adapter eka, but mage laga already UK cable ekak thibba, eka plug karanna puluwan charger ekata
    UK plug eke earth connection eka thiyanawa, eka nisa macbook body eken current eka leak wena issue wage ewa enne na.

    Elz UK ekak ganna balanm
     

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