How to check what laptop i have

One can find a huge variety of laptops and different models according to their use. But some users do not have an idea about the model of their laptop and are thus asking questions like how to check laptop model. To help them out, we have managed to gather some information that could answer your question about how to check laptop model. Read more 

How to check laptop model ?

The users have recently been trying to find more information about ways to find their laptop model. First they will need to open their laptop and open up the start screen. Then they will be required to type in RUN in the search box to open the RUN window on their laptops. Then they will need to type in "msinfo32" and press enter. This will open up a window that can give you details about information like model number on the laptop, system configuration and all the other additional details. Apart from this, there are also a number of other ways one can find the laptop model number. To help out our readers, we have managed to list all these ways to check the model number of laptops. 

Find The Model Number For Your Computer

HP- Hewlett Packard

SONY

ACER

DELL

TOSHIBA

ASUS

GATEWAY

APPLE

LENOVO-THINKPAD

LENOVO IDEAPADS & NOTEBOOKS

LENOVO CHROMEBOOKS

For assistance locating your model number, please call us at (201) 442-0091.

Locating your HP Model Number

1. Product Name: The Product Name, which will also typically be on the front of your notebook, is not the correct information for either the Series or the Model, it is usually a brand name for an entire set of series and models.  This information should NOT be used to find the correct parts for your laptop.
2. Model: This is the correct identifier for your laptop model.  Please disregard the #ABA at the end of the model name.
3. Series: This is the correct identifier for your laptop series.  Select the series first, then select from the list of valid models.

Locating Your Sony Model Number

For laptop computers released 2010 or later:

 The model number is listed on a sticker on the bottom of the laptop. In this case, it is called Product name, as shown here.

For laptop computers released 2009:

Note 1: If you own a configured-to-order laptop: the full model number is located on a sticker on the bottom of the computer.

Note 2: If your laptop was not configured-to-order: The full model number is not located on the case of the computer. Use one of the methods to find it:

Method 1:

1. Click the Start button and then click All Programs.
2. In the All Programs menu, click the VAIO Care folder.
3. Click VAIO Care.
4. The model number is displayed in the bottom of the VAIO Care window.
   (e.g., VGN-FW550F)

Method 2:

1. Click the Start button, then click (My) Computer.
2. Click Local Disc C:. Next click Windows.
3. Click the file named Model or Model.txt*.
4. The file will show the model number. (e.g., VGN-FW550F)

Note: If this file is blank, look for a second file with the same name and open that file.

For laptops released between Fall 2000 and Spring 2009:

The model number is located on a small label located on the frame around the computer screen. (e.g., VGN-FW550F)

For laptop computers released before Summer 2000:

The computer information and compliance label, located on the bottom of the laptop case, indicates the actual model number. (e.g., PCG-N505VX)

Locating your Acer Series Number

Locate the Acer Notebook model number on the Service Tag placed on the bottom of your Laptop. The Service Tag will resemble the picture below.

This example is for Acer Aspire One - ZG5.

Locating your Dell Notebook Part Number

Locate the Dell Notebook part number on the Service Tag placed on the bottom of your Laptop. The Service Tag will resemble the picture below.

This example is for Dell Vostro 1400 series which has part # PP26L.

Locating Dell Model Number

Locating your Toshiba Notebook Part Number

On Laptops the Model and Serial number can be found on the bottom case of the Laptop as either a printed sticker or laser etched into the cover as shown below.

You can also download and run the TOSHIBA Product Information utility to retrieve your model and serial number from you product by clicking here then selecting save as and running the utility.

You can also view a short VIDEO showing you how to find your model and serial number by Clicking here

Locating your ASUS Notebook Part Number

Please close the opening lid and flip the notebook with its back facing upward. Your model name will be printed on the “MODEL”section. Please neglect the third, fourth and fifth letters in it.

For example：A6Va series (or better known as A6Q00VA)

Locating your Gateway Notebook Part Number

Example Model Numbers: "MX6930", "Solo 9500 ", Etc.

Locating your Lenovo Thinkpad Part Number

The product name is printed on the LCD Bezel of your machine

Product Name - X230

The serial number is printed at the bottom of your machine or beneath the battery. If the Machine Type model information is needed, it is located just right next to the serial number

Serial Number - 7812XXX
Machine Type - 2668
Machine Type Model - 2668KHU

Locating your IdeaPad and Lenovo notebooks Model Number

The product name is printed on the label at the bottom of your machine.

The serial number is printed on the label at the bottom of your machine.

Locating Your Lenovo Chromebook Model Number

The product name, machine type model, model name and serial number can be found on rating label on the back cover.

Locating your Macbook Pro Model Number

Identify your MacBook Pro by model identifier, model number, or configuration

When you have one of these numbers, match your numbers to the tables below to identify your MacBook Pro model.

Model identifier

Find your model identifier in the System Report:

1. Choose About This Mac from the Apple () menu in the upper-left corner of your screen.
2. Click System Report.

The model identifier is listed in the Hardware Overview.

Model number or configuration details

If you still have the box or receipt from your MacBook Pro, you can find the marketing model number or configuration details.

For the model number, the two characters before the slash (/) vary by country, but the part number will be the same worldwide. In the table below, "xx" represents these two variable characters. The configuration is listed as screen size/processor speed/RAM size/hard drive size/optical drive type (when included).