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FCC ID BCG-A3401

Apple MacBook Pro laptop FCC filing (BCG-A3401)

Public FCC record for Apple MacBook Pro (BCG-A3401), a laptop filed by Apple Inc. Public exhibits include external photos, internal photos, a user manual, and RF exposure information. Radio evidence covers 5 GHz Wi-Fi.

Apple Inc.
BCG-A3401
laptop
Oct 30, 2024
Plain-English filing summary

What this FCC record tells you

MacBook Pro is the laptop filed under FCC ID BCG-A3401 by Apple Inc.

Public exhibits include internal and external photos, a user manual, RF exposure information, and wireless test reports.

The strongest extracted details are internal and external photos and manual excerpts.

Those exhibits help verify what the device looks like, how its radios were tested, and setup or use details from the manual.

The listed radio coverage includes 5 GHz Wi-Fi.

Manual excerpts cover setup and power details.

Terms in this filing

FCC ID
A public identifier assigned to a wireless device authorization.
Grantee Code
The manufacturer/applicant portion of an FCC ID.
DTS
FCC equipment class for digital transmission systems.
Part 15E
FCC rules often associated with 5 GHz and 6 GHz network devices.
RF Exposure
Evaluation of human exposure to radiofrequency energy.
SAR
Specific Absorption Rate, a measure used in RF exposure evaluation.
Official FCC facts

FCC filing details

Raw application fields from the FCC record, shown separately from the plain-English summary.

Grantee codeBCGThe FCC-assigned applicant code at the start of the FCC ID.
Product codeA3401The filing-specific product code. It is not always the retail product name.
Application purposeOriginal EquipmentShows whether the FCC action was an original authorization, change, or related filing update.
FCC equipment classNII - Wi-Fi-style wireless deviceIn plain English, this usually points to 5 GHz or 6 GHz Wi-Fi-style network radios.
FCC rule partsPart 15E - 5 GHz / 6 GHz wireless rulesPart 15E is commonly used for 5 GHz and 6 GHz Wi-Fi or network radios.
Application IDt28R6520dlH9/93OTsNfUA==The FCC tracking ID for this application batch.
Filing timeline

What changed in this filing

A quick read on what each public FCC application changed or confirmed, with source links attached.

Oct 30, 2024

Original Equipment

FCC application

This FCC application appears to be the original authorization package for the device, with the matching grant and public exhibits grouped together.

  • Application ID: t28R6520dlH9/93OTsNfUA==
  • Equipment class: NII - Wi-Fi-style wireless device
  • FCC rules: Part 15E - 5 GHz / 6 GHz wireless rules
  • Bands: 5 GHz Wi-Fi: 19 ranges
  • Public exhibits: user manual, external photos, internal photos, RF exposure, RF test report
Wireless test details

Wireless details from FCC tests

This section summarizes what the FCC test documents say about the device's wireless connections and tested frequency ranges. RF exposure or SAR rows are compliance/safety context, not a speed or range claim.

This filing covers wireless features in a notebook computer, including connections used for data and device connectivity over shared wireless spectrum.

FCC equipment classDTS - digital wireless transmitterThe FCC shorthand for the radio behavior reviewed in this filing.
FCC rule partsPart 15E - 5 GHz / 6 GHz wireless rulesThe rule sections cited by the grant or test documents.
Frequency bands5 GHz Wi-Fi: 19 rangesThe radio ranges the FCC filing lists for the device.Source: FCC grant; 19 ranges grouped below
Power density1 mW/cm2RF exposure/SAR values are FCC compliance checks for radio energy near people, not product performance specs.Source: RF Exposure Info p. 96
Public photo exhibits

Public FCC photos

Product photos from public FCC exhibits, formatted for easier browsing. External photos show the enclosure and labels; internal photos show boards, antennas, and other compliance-relevant hardware.

Apple MacBook Pro external FCC photo from External Photos p. 1
External viewApple MacBook Pro external FCC photo from External Photos p. 1Source: External Photos p. 1
Apple MacBook Pro external FCC photo from External Photos p. 2
External viewApple MacBook Pro external FCC photo from External Photos p. 2Source: External Photos p. 2
Apple MacBook Pro external FCC photo from External Photos p. 3
External viewApple MacBook Pro external FCC photo from External Photos p. 3Source: External Photos p. 3
Apple MacBook Pro external FCC photo from External Photos p. 4
External viewApple MacBook Pro external FCC photo from External Photos p. 4Source: External Photos p. 4
Apple MacBook Pro external FCC photo from External Photos p. 5
External viewApple MacBook Pro external FCC photo from External Photos p. 5Source: External Photos p. 5
Apple MacBook Pro external FCC photo from External Photos p. 6
External viewApple MacBook Pro external FCC photo from External Photos p. 6Source: External Photos p. 6
Apple MacBook Pro external FCC photo from External Photos p. 7
External viewApple MacBook Pro external FCC photo from External Photos p. 7Source: External Photos p. 7
Apple MacBook Pro internal FCC photo from Internal Photos p. 1
Internal viewApple MacBook Pro internal FCC photo from Internal Photos p. 1Source: Internal Photos p. 1
Manual shortcuts

Quick troubleshooting

Setup, reset, and status notes from the public manual. Use the official source document for full instructions and safety context.

Public manual

LED and status lights

  • Share a keyboard. When the pointer is in a document or anywhere that you can enter text and the insertion point is blinking, begin typing.
Manual page 64
"Share a keyboard. When the pointer is in a document or anywhere that you can enter text and the insertion point is blinking, begin typing."

Setup note

  • Start your MacBook Pro by lifting the lid or pressing any key. Follow the Setup Assistant prompts, and you’re up and running.
Manual page 1
"Start your MacBook Pro by lifting the lid or pressing any key. Follow the Setup Assistant prompts, and you’re up and running."
Users Manual (7766085)

Batch-approved public quick troubleshooting on 2026-05-02 after stricter OCR/source-evidence gate; only high-confidence passed rows with source-backed useful instructions were approved.

User manual

User manual

Searchable manual text plus skimmable details from the public FCC user manual.

Official FCC source: Users Manual (7766085)83 pages4.9 MB public file

The public manual includes useful setup, and power details.

Manual at a glance

  • Power and chargingp. 4
  • 96W USB-C Power Adapter: For 14-inchp. 5
  • Use emoji and symbols. Press the Function (Fn)/Globe keyp. 7
  • Power and chargingp. 8
  • Power and chargingp. 9
  • Power and chargingp. 10

How do I set up this device?

Getting Started Guide Look around your new Mac Get a quick intro to MacBook Pro ports, connectors, accessories, and other features.

Source: Users Manual (7766085), page 1

What power or charging details does the manual include?

12MP Center Stage Camera: Make FaceTime video calls or take pictures and video.

Source: Users Manual (7766085), page 4
MacBook Pro

Getting Started Guide Look around your new Mac Get a quick intro to MacBook Pro ports, connectors, accessories, and other features.

Source: Users Manual (7766085), page 1
Discover new features

Find out what's new in macOS Sequoia and your included apps.

Source: Users Manual (7766085), page 2
Power and charging

12MP Center Stage Camera: Make FaceTime video calls or take pictures and video.

Source: Users Manual (7766085), page 4
96W USB-C Power Adapter: For 14-inch

MacBook Pro.

Source: Users Manual (7766085), page 5
Use emoji and symbols. Press the Function (Fn)/Globe key

to pull up the emoji picker (if you’ve set up this option in Keyboard settings).

Source: Users Manual (7766085), page 7
Power and charging

Swipe between apps: To switch from one full-screen app to another, swipe left or right with three or four fingers.

Source: Users Manual (7766085), page 8
Power and charging

using in High Power Mode and want to use a power adapter, use the 96W USB-C Power Adapter or 140W USB-C Power Adapter for best performance.

Source: Users Manual (7766085), page 9
Power and charging

sidebar to change your power settings.

Source: Users Manual (7766085), page 10
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Official FCC documents

Open the original FCC files used to check the details shown here. Badges separate whether a file is public from whether details from that file appear on this page.

FCC grant

Official FCC grant or authorization record.

Public FCC fileUsed on this page
Source

Users Manual (7766085)

Public user manual or setup guide from the FCC filing.

Public FCC fileUsed on this page
FCC type: Users ManualApplication ID: t28R6520dlH9/93OTsNfUA==
Source

Internal Photos

Internal product photo exhibit from the FCC filing.

Public FCC fileUsed on this page
FCC type: Internal PhotosApplication ID: t28R6520dlH9/93OTsNfUA==
Source

External Photos

External product photo exhibit from the FCC filing.

Public FCC fileUsed on this page
FCC type: External PhotosApplication ID: t28R6520dlH9/93OTsNfUA==
Source

RF Exposure Info (7766358)

RF exposure exhibit from the FCC filing.

Public FCC fileUsed on this page
FCC type: RF Exposure InfoApplication ID: t28R6520dlH9/93OTsNfUA==
Source

40 additional official FCC documents

Additional FCC exhibits are grouped here by source type instead of repeated as individual rows.

Source index
1 grant record1 manual or setup guide7 RF exposure exhibits21 RF report exhibits10 test report exhibits