How to find out what model laptop is. How to find out the serial number of a laptop

In this article we will talk about such a seemingly banal thing, how to find out the model of a Hewlett Packard laptop (HP).

Every person who uses a laptop must know its model. This is necessary to search for drivers, software and other components, without which the computer will not function normally.

Sometimes it happens that the user forgets or does not know the model of his device at all. Of course, on many HP laptops, the model type can be found on a sticker located either near the screen or near the keyboard.

But, in fact, this is just a series consisting of letters and numbers. As practice shows, such information is not enough to search for important software () or to purchase additional devices and spare parts.

The question arises: “What to do if you urgently need a complete laptop model, but you can’t find it?” First of all, you need to study and check all the ways to solve such a simple problem.

Where to see the model

Of all the methods by which you can find a device model, the following options should be highlighted that will really help you cope with the task. So, you can find the model:

• Using information in a laptop;
• Using the support site;
• Using documentation;
• Using additional programs.

Some of the methods are only available if you have an enabled, working . Therefore, if you need a device model due to its breakdown, you should use its search only through the accompanying documentation for the PC or through the official HP website, but from another laptop or desktop computer.

Information in the laptop

Perfect for those who have at least a little knowledge of computers. You need to log in to the system (when you turn on the PC, you need to click “ ESC", and then " F1") and find the section Product Name. Opposite it will be the full model of the laptop being used.

You can also open the “My Computer” folder on your desktop, right-click and go to the “Properties” section. As a rule, in this section you can find almost all the necessary information about your personal computer. If there is no such folder on your desktop, you need to click “Start” and select “My Computer” on the right side of the open window.

Support site

Typically, this method is used in cases where there are no documents for the device. If an HP laptop user knows the serial number of the PC, visiting the support site can easily find out the computer model.

After submitting a request, in a few seconds the site will go to the “HP Product Warranty Result” page, where there will be all the necessary information about the laptop, in addition to the model. If the site does not give any results, it is recommended to check whether the data was entered correctly.

It is recommended to enter your personal computer data exclusively on the official Hewlett-Packard website to avoid encounters with scammers.

Laptop documentation

Any details of a laptop can be found by reading the documents that came with it at the time of purchase. Typically, the first page of the instructions indicates the device model, series, information about the battery, processor, hard drive and other technical characteristics. It should be noted that the PC model is also indicated on the warranty card.

The full model can also be found on the back cover of the laptop (unfortunately, not on every device). But it is recommended to look at the stickers near the keyboard for additional information (if you do not need details about the system). Usually, there is brief information about the video card and processor.

On some PCs, information is located on the back of the battery or under the battery. In order to view the model, you need to remove the battery (after disconnecting the computer from the network) and, after inspecting the compartment, find a sticker with data about the device.

Additional programs

On the Internet you can find a wide variety of utilities that will not only tell you about the characteristics and model of the computer, but also even show the heating temperature of each of its components.

To prevent compatibility problems when replacing components or connecting new equipment, you need to know the laptop model. Below we will discuss several proven methods, thanks to which the question of how to find out a laptop model will no longer be difficult for you.

Laptop case, stickers, battery

There is little hope for laptop packaging or any documents - usually all this is thrown away immediately after purchasing a laptop. But if you still have the instruction manual, you can look in it for information about the laptop.

A more realistic way is to find stickers on the front or bottom of the laptop. They contain complete information about the device, including manufacturer, series and model. For example, Acer Aspire 5745G.

If the stickers are torn off the case, then try to look at the model on the laptop battery. Turn it over and look for two latches (maybe one). Move them to the open position and remove the cover to remove the battery. The battery will be marked with the manufacturer (for example, HP or DNS), as well as the series and model.

Using software

If the information you are interested in is not indicated either on the case or on the battery, then you can resort to software methods for determining the exact model of the laptop. Let's try to do this via the command line:

Your laptop model will appear in the Windows interpreter window - all you have to do is rewrite it or remember it. If you are not comfortable with the command line or just want to double-check the information, look at your laptop model in the “System Information” window.

The manufacturer line indicates a specific brand - Sony Vaio, Dell, Lenovo. The model is indicated in numbers and Latin letters. Here you need to be careful: within a series, laptop models may differ by one sign.

Since we're going through system utilities, let's not ignore the DirectX diagnostic tool. Despite the implicit relationship to the issue of determining the laptop model, you can also find all the necessary information here:

These are proven options that work on laptops from all manufacturers, be it the common Samsung or the rarer MSI. There are other ways: for example, sometimes information about a laptop is pinned in the “System Properties” section. To open it:

Note: This method does not work on all laptops. For example, Asus with Windows 10 installed does not contain such information in the system properties.

Another option is to look at the information about the laptop in the BIOS. Restart your laptop and press Del (maybe another key) until the Basic Input/Output System window appears. There should be an “Info” tab, inside which basic information about the device is indicated.

Computer health monitoring utilities

Information about the laptop provides various programs for measuring temperature and other indicators of the device’s operation. For example, you can use the HWMonitor utility.

The line will indicate the laptop manufacturer (HP, Lenovo) and its model. You can double-check the data using the AIDA64 program. Although it is a paid utility, it has a trial period (30 days), which is enough to determine the laptop model.

There are a lot of programs that provide detailed information about your computer; you can look up the laptop model in any system monitoring utility. By the way, after receiving the necessary information, you should not delete these programs - use them to constantly be aware of the temperature of the processor and video card.

This tutorial teaches you how to find your laptop model number. You can use this number, for example, to install drivers, provide them to a service center, or select spare parts for it.

1. Find out the laptop model using system information

2. Using DirectX diagnostic tools

4. Via BIOS

Find your computer number and serial number on the System Information screen in the BIOS.

5. Using programs

Here is a list of programs with which you can find out the name of the laptop model. Enter the name into the search engine and download through the official websites.

6. Sticker with the name on the laptop itself

Acer

For an Acer laptop, you will find a sticker on the bottom of your laptop (circled in red) when the screen is closed. From there you will look for the area where the "Acer" logo should be. Typical examples of Acer models are Acer Aspire 5517, Acer Aspire D257 and Acer Travelmate 3000 Series.

Below is a larger photo of the Acer bottom cover, which was red. This particular model is the Acer Aspire 4810T, the Aspire line is the most common.

Apple

Apple model numbers are the most complex of all. Apple Macbook, Macbook Pro and Macbook Air fortunately use the same system. You will find it in the bottom housing when the screen is closed, look at the screenshot where the screen and hinges meet, shown in red.

There will always be an "A" before the model number. For example, some of their more popular models are the A1278, A1286, and A1181. Here's a larger photo showing the location in red.

If it's worn out or you can't find it, there's another way Apple uses to identify its models. You need to turn on your laptop and go to About Mac, which can be found in the Apple Start menu. Depending on which version of OSX you are using, you will see the Serial Number on the first page it opens, or you will need to click "More details...". Here you will select "Hardware Browse:", after which you will see the Serial Number, which can then be found on the Apple website. For example, the serial number for this model was W8921PTC66D.

Asus

Below Asus they are like most where the model number is on the bottom of the case. It should be next to the Asus name on the laptop, as shown in the red frame.

If you look closely at this you will see the model number written next to where Asus is located, this model is generally the K50 series. Asus usually uses a letter and then a number, but their new models are becoming more complex, for example: X500CA or G571

Compaq

Compaq was owned by HP, so the appearance and location of their model number will be almost identical. They usually differ only in the starting lettering, so pay close attention. Compaq usually puts the model number in two places, first with the screen open around the frame that borders the screen. You'll usually see it there, for example: CQ50

They also have a mark on the bottom of the computer, the red area appears in this photo.

The model number is in the red box, although a more specific model number is written a few lines below. All we need for a quote is the shorter generic model number.

Dell

For most newer Dell laptops since 2005, they are located above the keyboard somewhere as shown in the red box. Some of the new Dell models will have a similar tag for other manufacturers on the bottom of the computer. Examples include: Inspiron 5137 or Latitude E6420

Gateway

You'll notice a recurring theme by now, Gateway is the same thing where their model number is displayed on the bottom of the laptop with the screen closed. Here we show it in red below.

You will almost always look for the Gateway logo as the model number will be very close to it. The more popular Gateway models will have the letters "NV" as most of their models are similar to the NV55 or NV72. They have new and older models, but the identification is the same.

HP (Hewlett Packard)

As mentioned earlier in the Compaq section, HP is the parent company of Compaq, so their model numbers and locations will be very similar. The HP DV6000 is truly different from the Compaq V6000. Like Compaq, the model number will be on the bottom of the computer or around the plastic or metal screen bezel.

Below is a close-up view of the bottom casing of the HP laptop, showing where it might be located. Like most brands, it's best to look for the manufacturer's logo, in this case the HP logo is located just below the product/model number.

Sony

This is one of the most complex models you can find. If you follow what all the other brands will look like, look at the lower case and find what you think is your Sony model number. This, however, is NOT the model number we are looking for or what stores use. If you find something like "Sony PCG-7122L", DO NOT use that model number. For all Sony models before 2013, it will be on the edge of the screen on the case, such as HP and Compaq. It is usually located in the lower right corner of the screen, but can also be in the upper right or left corner. It may be quite small and fit into a laptop, but it's always there.

Below is a closer look at the model number, which is located in the lower right corner of the bezel around the Sony LCD screen.

Toshiba

Toshiba is one of the easiest to find as they have always had their model numbers listed in the same place with the same format for as long as we can remember (or at least find one of their first models). You'll be looking in the same place as always, in the bottom case, and you'll be looking where it says "Toshiba", there it is in red.

You'll be looking for a long model number, which is a combination of letters and numbers. Their most popular models are the Satellite series, however some of their older models used a different name, such as Tecra. Now you need to find the number after the Satellite, such as L455-S5009 or L875-S4505. The only part you need for the quote is the first letter and numbers. It may be even shorter than the C55 or P75, but the first grouping is all you need, as shown in red below.

If this didn't answer your questions or help you identify your laptop, please let us know, we love adding to the tutorial because it has helped thousands of people like you. Keep in mind that there are some manufacturers not included as eMachines or Nobilis that are quite unusual and do not work. However, if in doubt, we recommend starting from the bottom case, looking for the company logo, and it shouldn't be too far away.

I continue to talk about how to identify the device model. If last time I talked about, today it’s the turn of laptops. Immediately a traditional question - why do you need to know the device model? For example, in order to download the “correct” driver that is suitable for your laptop, or to replace the battery.

By the way, in the case of a laptop, you can find out the model in 99.9% of cases. Now you will see this.

Let's look at the packaging

The first thing, of course, you need to pay attention to is the packaging of the laptop. In some cases, the packaging may be colorful, with a picture of your device and its name written next to it. If the box is the simplest and only has the name of the manufacturer on it, then there should be a sticker somewhere that indicates all the parameters of the laptop. Such a sticker simply cannot but exist, so look better.

In addition, the package always contains instructions for the device, on which the name of the device is written in black and white.

The method is relevant for those cases if you did not have time to get rid of the packaging.

Front Panel

Some manufacturers indicate the laptop model right next to the screen. This is what HP does in particular - in some cases you can find a small marking under the screen (other manufacturers may indicate markings above the screen). An example is shown in the picture below:

Back cover

If you don’t see the model name in front of you, then there is a reason to turn the laptop over. On its back cover there is a small sticker with the name of the model, as well as some characteristics of the device.

Often this is not even a sticker, but a kind of engraving - the letters are printed directly on the plastic, so the information will not go anywhere.

Under the battery

In some cases, you can find the inscriptions under the battery. Carefully remove the battery and see if there are any notes underneath. I want to say right away that few manufacturers do this, so there is a high risk that you will not find anything.

But the inscriptions on the battery itself do not say anything. As a rule, on them you can only find the name of the model of the battery itself, which in turn can be used on various devices.

dxdiag

Turn on the device, and after it starts, click on the “Start” button and in the “Search programs and files” line write dxdiag (this is a DirectX diagnostic tool). Then launch the program of the same name and wait a while while it collects data.

On the System tab, you will be able to see various information about your device. Take a look at the “Computer model” line, where the name of your device will be indicated.

Command line

Another standard Windows tool that can help us is .

To use the command line, go to “Start” - “All Programs” - “Accessories” - “Command Prompt”. Or in the line “Find programs and files” write the word cmd.

So, the command line is running. Type wmi csproduct get name without quotes or other symbols, then press Enter.

Voila, we see the laptop model. I would like to note that in some cases the name of the manufacturer is present on the command line, and in others it is absent.

BIOS

Alternatively, you can use the information available in the BIOS. I talked about how to enter it in detail some time ago, so I won’t repeat myself.

So, the BIOS is running. Now you need to find the tab with information about your device. Most often it is called that way - Info. It contains almost all the information about the laptop, including the model and type of processor, hard drive, name of additional components, etc.

In the Product Name column you will see the name of the laptop.

Third party programs

If it so happens that you can’t find the model name of your device, then as a last resort you can use third-party software that collects absolutely all the information about your laptop.

There are a great many such programs. According to the already established tradition, I will talk about one of the most famous and popular programs called Everest. I would like to remind you right away that this program is paid, but the developer will not charge you for the first 30 days, so you can use Everest for free for some time.

Download Everest from the official website, install it on your computer and launch it. Next, open the “Computer” - “Summary Information” tabs and on the right side in the “Motherboard” column we see the name of your laptop.

P.S. All of these methods are suitable for any laptop: HP, ASUS, Lenovo, Samsung, Dell, Acer, Toshiba, etc.

That's all. I sincerely hope that the information provided here will help you find out your laptop model. If you have any questions, ask.

Every user always faces the question of the model of his laptop. The reasons can be different: you need new software, you need to competently ask for advice on computer forums, or you need to take the device in for repair. To find out the exact laptop model, there are several simple ways.

The PC system code is contained in:

Information in the instructions

If you do not have access to your PC, or it is broken and you are afraid to touch it, then the best solution is to look for the name of your device in the instructions or on the box. The product system code is located directly on the front of the box or on the back of it, in the product description. If you are unable to find it, you should get all the documentation for your device and look there.

There is no need to look for the PC system code in the operating instructions - they review the entire product line at once, and the only thing you can extract from there is the product brand. You need to pay attention to the warranty card and other similar papers, where the full name of the model is indicated several times at once, all the nuances are included, the installed operating system, and so on. This paper will be useful if you try to return the device under warranty - do not throw it away.

If the first method did not help you, you do not have a box with instructions, feel free to move on to the next step.

Front Panel

If the laptop is left without documents, Modern laptops have a line on the front panel - the name and brand of the product. If you need the exact system code of the product, then this method will not work - only the general name of the model is indicated here, without a description of modifications, assembly versions, or year of manufacture.

Photo: laptop model sticker on the panel

The required line can be above the screen, below it, next to the touchpad, near the hot keys. Inspect all these places, and if you still cannot find the name of your device.

Looking under the battery

The last “manual” way to determine the model is to remove the battery. If you have never done this, carefully turn the device over and place it on a stable surface. Inspect the panel: at the top or bottom edge you will find a rectangular piece separated from the rest by a small cutout.

Pay attention to nearby buttons and levers - there should be signs nearby explaining the sequence of their presses. Push and pull them and then carefully remove the battery. Under it you will find many different icons and inscriptions, look among them.

This option will work in almost every case, unless the inscriptions are erased. In this case, the only option left is to look in the internal software.

Sometimes the name is contained in the factory stickers present on the bottom of the device. Inspect them, these decals rarely rub off due to the durability of the stickers. Sometimes, although very rarely, the stickers themselves come off. If this happens, you did not find any designations, you will have to find the device name through the laptop itself, or rather in the information contained in the system files.

How to find out your laptop model via the command line

The fastest way to find out the name of a laptop model is to enter the corresponding inscription in the command line.

To do this, you will need to do the following sequence of clicks:

If you need to find out not only the name of the device, but also its other characteristics and parameters, you need to use third-party software.

Programs

The Internet contains a huge number of utilities in order to find out a complete summary of the characteristics of your PC. Let's look at some of them:

EVEREST- one of the most common and convenient in this category, it shows all the properties of the PC, including installed software and drivers. EVEREST is paid, weight 10.6 MB.

CPU-z is a small utility that shows a summary of your device, the main advantages are fast scanning, fast installation and fast downloading. Of the minuses, it displays only basic information on the screen, without software and without drivers. CPU-z is free, weight 1.5 MB.

HWMonitor is a free utility that reads information about a PC. It is capable of reading data from sensors located on ventilation systems, the processor, etc. This allows the user to know the voltage, temperature of the main parts of the device. HWMonitor is free, weighs 1.1 MB.

SiSoftware Sandra Lite- a free utility for viewing information about a PC, the main feature of which is the ability to diagnose drivers and search for errors in hardware. SiSoftware Sandra Lite is quite large, 66 MB, but is distributed free of charge.

As you can see, the choice is quite wide. From this list, select the program you like and install. Next, we will look at several of the most powerful programs in more detail.

Among them:

• popular Everest;
• new AIDA64;

Video: system information

Popular Everest

The Everest utility is available in two versions: Home and Ultimate edition. It can not only show the computer system code and the exact characteristics of all its components, but also help configure your device for the best operation.

If you see an error when opening the program, just run it as an administrator, this will solve all the problems.

To find out the device name, do the following chain of actions:

The full version includes additional modules such as system monitoring functions (visual indicators of the most important information about your computer), performance tests and other features. This version costs 1410 rubles, there is a free demo version. The utility is the most complete and widespread among many users. The PC information it provides goes on for hundreds of pages. More than enough for the average user.

The disadvantages include the difficulty of working with the latest systems, problems with installation on Windows 7 and 8. This is due to the cessation of support for the program from the developers. If you were unable to start the program, proceed to the next step.

New AIDA64

Another powerful utility is AIDA64, which is Everest updated for modern systems and computers. It costs money, but you can use a free demo that works for 30 days. The interface is identical to the previous program, so you will not have any additional difficulties.

To find out the name of your computer, just click the same sequence as in Everest - Computer → DMI → System → the line you need is located at the bottom of the window that opens. The advantages of this program compared to the higher one are that it works with modern systems and is supported by its developers.

Belarc Analysis complex

The latest utility is the Belarc Analysis complex, which, like the previous ones, will help you find out not only the full name of your device, but can also serve you well in diagnostics.

Once launched, it will automatically scan your computer and display all information about your device. You can find the name in the “System Model” section, which is located at the top of the window.

Details in BIOS

If your computer does not load the operating system, and you do not find any inscriptions on its surface, do not despair. The system loading screen will help you. For some models, the name is written when turned on - look at the inscriptions that appear when loading. If there is nothing there, you will have to enable the BIOS.

Different computers use different buttons to enter the BIOS. When you turn on the PC, you will see inscriptions at the bottom - pay attention to the signs F1, F12, delete, F8. Check the inscription following these keys - choose the one next to which there are the words BOOT, BIOS. Press the appropriate key on the keyboard. This needs to be done when the window with the inscriptions is on; when the Windows logo appears, it is too late to do this.

There are a variety of BIOS versions available on PCs. But in each of them there is the name of the device. It can be either on the very first screen or on other tabs - click on the top inscriptions. Be careful! If you feel like you're doing something wrong, reboot.

Remember, this method is the most difficult and the most dangerous for the device. Use it as a last resort when others have not helped.

We hope these methods helped you. An effective method is best written down on a piece of paper and saved - who knows when you will need the system code of your computer. If you couldn’t find out anything, you can try going to computer forums, posting a photo of your device there - specialists will determine the code of your device. You will have to wait at least several hours for their response.