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Even if you think you know which one you have, open the page for your model in this category and check its Identification section before you order parts.<\/p>\n\n<p>The EMC number and model number can be found on the bottom of the stand:<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"imageBox imageBox_left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com\/igi\/prsDL6OekbVFBOWd.huge\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"js-lightbox-image\" data-lightbox-src=\"https:\/\/guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com\/igi\/prsDL6OekbVFBOWd.huge\" onclick=\"if (!window.lightboxImageClicksBound &amp;&amp; !(event.metaKey || event.ctrlKey || event.shiftKey || event.altKey)) { window.open(&quot;https:\\\/\\\/guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com\\\/igi\\\/prsDL6OekbVFBOWd.huge&quot;, '', 'width=1600,height=1200'); return false; }\"><img src=\"https:\/\/guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com\/igi\/prsDL6OekbVFBOWd.standard\" width=\"282\" height=\"211\" class=\"hasMenu\" alt=\"Image\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"clearer\"><\/div><div class=\"headerContainer\"><a class=\"selfLink\" href=\"#Section_Additional_Information\" title=\"Link to this section\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span    class=\"fa-svg-icon\"><svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" overflow=\"visible\"><!--! 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