I've not checked with Apple, but that is a good idea .

It's not the model number I'm after, but the model. Like HPs imprint the model either on the casing or keyboard surround-area. That's the info. I'm asking someone, I'm trying to help, to locate.

On my Mac, the info. is also stored internally (as with PCs); I just can't remember off the top of my head precisely where it is within Macs. (Maybe someone knows: Do newer Macs have "About" bubble info. when in HD Finder view?)