DesertFox Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 Hello, I am trying to change my Mac's (not the wireless or ethernet) serial #. Will this require seom firmware modding of some sort? Thanks in advance! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/28529-is-there-a-way-to-change-my-macs-serial/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzuka Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 Correct be if Im wrong, but isn't the serial number the Mother Boards serial number as well? if so, then it can't be changed without getting a new MB Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/28529-is-there-a-way-to-change-my-macs-serial/#findComment-195698 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Fogge Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 I am in the same boat. My computer was just sent back from AppleCare and they finally replaced my defective logic board but now I have "NO" serial number of any kind. I have been fighting with them to fix that or let me fix it, and here is what I have found. The serial number is stored in NVRAM in OpenFirmware. Data is written to the NVRAM memory chip by going to the OpenFirmware prompt, entering your new commands and then "nv-update". The problem is finding a command (if one actually exists in OF instead of needing to write into a config file and then run it) We need to find a really great Linux Kernel Developer with strong experience with Proc to find out where it looks up the system serial number from. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/28529-is-there-a-way-to-change-my-macs-serial/#findComment-197762 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertFox Posted November 4, 2006 Author Share Posted November 4, 2006 Correct be if Im wrong, but isn't the serial number the Mother Boards serial number as well? if so, then it can't be changed without getting a new MB This is the problem we are trying to get around. Change the serial # without having to change the motherboard. I was recently reading some other posts where it was reported that the serial changed when they replaced their hard-drive. Could this be possible? Is it possible that the serial is a combination of hardware serial numbers? Can anyone confirm this? Or is it just a number assigned to a motherboard NVRAM? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/28529-is-there-a-way-to-change-my-macs-serial/#findComment-225462 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackleek Posted December 16, 2006 Share Posted December 16, 2006 I recently had my logic board replaced, When I got my MacBook back, some silly repair-centre person had left a CD in the drive called "SetSysSerSum-3T100". The readme file shows it is a utility that when booted into, allows you to, easily with a GUI, change the serial number of any intel mac! Kinda wary of posting the dmg here, but if there's interest..! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/28529-is-there-a-way-to-change-my-macs-serial/#findComment-256194 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzuka Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 I recently had my logic board replaced, When I got my MacBook back, some silly repair-centre person had left a CD in the drive called "SetSysSerSum-3T100". The readme file shows it is a utility that when booted into, allows you to, easily with a GUI, change the serial number of any intel mac! Kinda wary of posting the dmg here, but if there's interest..! Send that to me.... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/28529-is-there-a-way-to-change-my-macs-serial/#findComment-256636 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sigxcpu Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 lol Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/28529-is-there-a-way-to-change-my-macs-serial/#findComment-256787 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackleek Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 Ok you can now find the DMG here: http://www.mediafire.com/?4yeeombyqky Burn it using disk utility to make it bootable. Note that all files except the readme are hidden, they are still there. The CD itself looks nothing mass-produced, it's just a standard branded CD-R with scrawled writing on it! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/28529-is-there-a-way-to-change-my-macs-serial/#findComment-257002 Share on other sites More sharing options...
asap18 Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 thank you very much Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/28529-is-there-a-way-to-change-my-macs-serial/#findComment-257033 Share on other sites More sharing options...
McSkywalker Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 Wow thanks Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/28529-is-there-a-way-to-change-my-macs-serial/#findComment-257043 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titan_sss Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 Thanks for the file. Question though... I'm new to macs (so don't start kickin'), and I am just wondering what would be the consequences of using the program posted. I mean, wouldn't I have to change anything else (such as the airport serial, mac adress, even some other hardware...) or this prog just changes the serial and everything else remains the same. Has anybody tried it? Is it working and how? cheers! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/28529-is-there-a-way-to-change-my-macs-serial/#findComment-364159 Share on other sites More sharing options...
juice86 Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 works perfectly! anyone have non-Intel (PPC) equivelant/solution? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/28529-is-there-a-way-to-change-my-macs-serial/#findComment-427392 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numberzz Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 works perfectly! anyone have non-Intel (PPC) equivelant/solution? send a ppc mac in and hope for the stupid employee that leaves the disk in the comp Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/28529-is-there-a-way-to-change-my-macs-serial/#findComment-427623 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanCorp Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 OMG. I am so happy I found this thread! I have been looking for the solution for almost 6 months now. It worked perfectly now I don't have "SystemSeumb" DeanCorp Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/28529-is-there-a-way-to-change-my-macs-serial/#findComment-429890 Share on other sites More sharing options...
renascence Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 does this disk can work with mbp? I use it to restore my original serial number with mbp, mbp cannot boot from the disk. 1 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/28529-is-there-a-way-to-change-my-macs-serial/#findComment-431641 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAdama Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Is there any update on a PPC version? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/28529-is-there-a-way-to-change-my-macs-serial/#findComment-597990 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ludacrisvp Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Maybe a stupid question but What is the point of changing the serial number of your mac? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/28529-is-there-a-way-to-change-my-macs-serial/#findComment-628222 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The iMan Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Maybe its hot or your logic board was replaced Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/28529-is-there-a-way-to-change-my-macs-serial/#findComment-629871 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigitalK Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 are there different versions of this software? It just black screens on my mac pro. I bought in December. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/28529-is-there-a-way-to-change-my-macs-serial/#findComment-643575 Share on other sites More sharing options...
~pcwiz Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 jackleek, Awesoem work I'm not gonna try this on my hack but heres the ReadMe: THIS READ ME FILE AND THE SOFTWARE IT DESCRIBES IS APPLE CONFIDENTIAL Set System Serial Number CD, v.3T100, part number 063-6541. A utility to set the system serial number on Intel based Macintosh computers. USAGE: Insert the CD and start the system using the D key, then follow on-screen instructions. If a problem occurs when reading the current value, then the utility will report it as "value unknown". If a problem occurs when writing the new value, then the utility will report an error, e.g. "( -1 0xfffffe )". ENTERING DATA: You need to click in text the field before being able to enter data into it. SHUT DOWN COMMAND: On slot fed optical drives: - the disk will eject; - a pause of approximately 10 seconds will occur; - the unit will then shut down. On tray fed optical drives: - the tray will eject; - a pause of approximately 10 seconds will occur; - the tray will inject; - the unit will then shut down. In both cases the pause can be interrupted by pressing any key, including the Return key. RESTART COMMAND: The CD will not eject, the unit will immediately reboot. KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS: '.' : "Cancel" button when available 'R' : "Restart" button when available 'S' : "Shutdown" button when available return : default button when outlined Field Diagnostic Applications, March 2006 Does anyone know if this is safe to use on a hackintosh? Probably not right? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/28529-is-there-a-way-to-change-my-macs-serial/#findComment-646747 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigitalK Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 still hoping for a new version. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/28529-is-there-a-way-to-change-my-macs-serial/#findComment-651570 Share on other sites More sharing options...
airbillion Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Any updates on this program? When I boot with my black macbook sr 2.2 it is just a hardware profiler not a sn reset program. Am I doing something wrong? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/28529-is-there-a-way-to-change-my-macs-serial/#findComment-657497 Share on other sites More sharing options...
schwartz Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Maybe a stupid question but What is the point of changing the serial number of your mac? if your computer is stolen or u want to fix a computer under someone elses warranty maybe Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/28529-is-there-a-way-to-change-my-macs-serial/#findComment-658232 Share on other sites More sharing options...
airbillion Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 if your computer is stolen or u want to fix a computer under someone elses warranty maybe Also if you had your logic board replaced and the serial number was not restored. That is what happened to me. The boot disk only boots as a hardware information disk on my blackbook sr 2.2. Does anyone have another newer version of this program or can someone test it on a newer macbook (Nov. 2007) to see if it works? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/28529-is-there-a-way-to-change-my-macs-serial/#findComment-658513 Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_am...me Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 does this disk can work with mbp? I use it to restore my original serial number with mbp, mbp cannot boot from the disk. Read the README! it says to boot holding the D key. So i goes in to diagnostics mode and starts the AHT, if you dont have AHT on there then it wont work Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/28529-is-there-a-way-to-change-my-macs-serial/#findComment-659491 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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