MacUpgrades.co.uk offers a wide range of fixed price upgrades and repairs for your Apple computers. You can drop in to our offices in Sawston, Cambridge or if you are not local you can either have us collect or send in your computer yourself. Sameday fitting is available for most items, contact us for details. We also offer on site installation services and training on your premises.
MacUpgrades offers a wide range of on-site services for your Apple equipment. We offer all of our upgrade services, and most of our repair services too.
All our engineers have at least 15 years of experience with Apple hardware and software
Enter your serial number into the box below for specific upgrades for your machine. Each upgrade has been tested in the machine we list it for. Compatability is 100% guaranteed or your money back.
How to find your serial number in software
You can find your Mac's serial number in Apple System Profiler: Select the Apple Menu > About This Mac, then (depending on the version of OSX you are running) click the System Report button or the More Info button. This brings up System Profiler, and on the Hardware Overview that is displayed by default you should see your serial number, and be able to copy/paste it. The procedure does vary slightly between different versions of OSX.
If you can't boot your Mac
If your Mac is not working, the serial number is printed on the computer casing but the location varies. Here are the main locations of serial numbers on Apple computers.
Unibody MacBook Pro - Laser etched onto the base.
MacBook, Early MacBook Pro, PowerBook G4 - Inside the main battery bay. Remove battery to locate.
iBook (White) - Under the keyboard. To lift keyboard, pull back on the release tabs between the F-keys.
Intel iMac, iMac G5 - Underside of the foot/stand.
iMac G4, iMac G3 - Underside of the iMac.
Mac mini - On the underside of the Mac mini.
Mac Pro 2006-2012 - On rear of machine near graphics card ports.
PowerMac G5 - On lower chassis under side panel. To remove side panel, lift lever on rear of Mac.
PowerMac G3, PowerMac G4 - Label on the back of the Mac.
Your Mac's Model Identifier can be found in System Profiler. You can use the drop-down menus above to be taken to a page that displays upgrades specifically for your exact model.
COVID Update (Feb 2021): Online orders and mail-in repairs/upgrades are happening as normal. Collection and drop-off are operating by appointment - please call us on 01223 833 412 to book a slot.
Mac Upgrades - Macintosh Upgrades in the UK
If you want specific upgrades for your exact model, you can enter your Mac's serial number here:
Welcome to MacUpgrades.co.uk the UK's premier choice for upgrades and
repairs for your Apple Macintosh computer. We've been providing machine
specific upgrades since 2001 - since the days of the G3!
Our mantra is simple, we want to help you improve the performance and extend
the life of your Apple computer. Almost all Intel based Macs can be
upgraded, giving them a new lease of life and saving £££ in
your pocket from
not having to buy a new machine. We can offer advice, usually based on our
own experiences as well as a deep understanding of the technical specs,
about which the best upgrades are, to get the most from your older Mac.
We offer a 100% compatibility guarantee on all upgrades chosen via our
serial number or model number wizards. Each section has how-to videos, and
a
wide selection of products to suit. All backed up with our combined 50 years
experience in the business - our technical support pre- and post-sales is
second to none. Our technical team is on hand via chat, phone or email to
answer any questions you might have.
Whether you choose to buy the parts and upgrade yourself, or have us do the
work for you, we offer a fast, competitively priced and professional
solution.
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