In this latest version, I use the -xml option and fully parse the xml to (significant changes to make script robust in new OS versions, 9/25/09) (changed to work with Apple's new website, 4/7/11) Might have to edit the script to tell it where curl lives, or make sureĬurl is in your path, but again, all should be well on a standard Point to perl, but it should be correct on standard systems. Make it executable (' chmod +x warranty').

Just download the script, and put it in your $HOME/bin directory (orĪnywhere you like, really). The client is restarted (for instance via the kickstart command, or a reboot). Information fields, they won't show up in ARD until the ARD agent on Note: If you make changes on a live computer to the ARD computer Generally, you can tell it to put the information in any field of any

The computer information fields of the local system on request. If you use Apple Remote Desktop (ARD), the script If you leave out the serial number, it will extract the serial numberįrom the current system (using system_profiler) and report on the Information, describing the type of warranty, and a longer textĭescription : Our records indicate that your product is covered for service and telephone support under the AppleCare Protection Plan which is estimated to expire on March 07, 2010.

Give it a serial number for an argument, and it will give you theĭate when the system is no longer covered. Systems more conveniently than through Apple's web site. This handy little script lets you check the warranty status of your

Apple serial number warranty