This instruction teaches how to find the model number of your laptop. You can use this number. For example, to install the drivers, provide to the service center or choose a spare part for it.
1. We will learn a laptop model using system information.
2. With DirectX diagnostic tools
4. Through BIOS.
Find the computer number and serial number on the System Information screen in 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 in the search engine and download through official sites.
6. Sticker with the title on the laptop itself
Acer.
For Acer laptop you will find a sticker at the bottom of your laptop (circled red) when the screen is closed. From there you will search for a break, in which the "Acer" logo should be. Typical examples of Acer models are Acer Aspire 5517, Acer Aspire D257 and Acer Travelmate 3000 Series.
Below is the enlarged photo of the bottom cover Acer, which was red. This specific Acer Aspire 4810T model, the ASPIRE line is the most common.
Apple.
Apple models are the most complicated of all. Apple MacBook, MacBook Pro and MacBook Air, Fortunately, use the same system. You will find it in the lower case when the screen is closed, look at the screenshot, where the screen and loops are found, shown in red.
There will always be the letter "A" to the model number. For example, some of their more popular models - A1278, A1286 and A1181. Here is an enlarged photo showing the location in red.
If it is worn or you cannot find it, there is another way to which Apple uses to determine its models. You need to enable a laptop and go to the "Mac" section, which can be found in the Apple Start menu. Depending on which OSX version, you use, you will see the serial number on the first page, which it opens, or you need to click "More ...". Here you will choose the "Equipment Review:", after which you will see a serial number, which can then be found on the Apple website. For example, the serial number of this model was W8921PTC66D.
ASUS
Below asus, they are similar to most, where the model number is located on the bottom of the housing. It should be next to the name asus on a laptop, as shown in the Red Frame.
If you look carefully on this, you will see the model number written next to the place where Asus is located, this model is usually a series of K50. Asus usually uses the letter, and then the number, but their new models are becoming more complex, for example: x500ca or g571
COMPAQ.
Compaq belonged to HP, so the appearance and location of their model number will be almost identical. They usually differ only on the starting inscription, so pay close attention. Compaq usually puts the model number in two places, open the open screen opens around the frame that borders the screen. You will usually see it there, for example: CQ50
They also have a label on the bottom of the computer, the red area is displayed in this picture.
The model number is in a red field, although a more specific model number is written in several lines below. All we need for quotation is a shorter shared model number.
Dell.
For most newly new Dell laptops, starting from 2005, they are located above the keyboard somewhere, as shown in the Red Frame. Some of the new Dell models will have a similar tag for other manufacturers at the bottom of the computer. Examples include: Inspiron 5137 or Latitude E6420
Gateway.
You will notice a repetitive topic to now, Gateway is the same when their model number is displayed on the bottom of the laptop with a closed screen. Here we will show it in red below.
You are almost always looking for the Gateway logo, since the model number will be very close to it. More popular Gateway models will be the letters "NV", since most of their models are similar to NV55 or NV72. They have new and older models, but identification is the same.
HP (Hewlett Packard)
As mentioned earlier in the Compaq section, HP is a companion company Compaq, so their models and location numbers will be very similar. HP DV6000 is really different from COMPAQ V6000. Like Compaq, the model number will be on the bottom of the computer or around the plastic or metal screen panel.
Below is an enlarged view of the bottom housing of the HP laptop showing where it can be located. Like most brands, it is best to look for the manufacturer's logo, in this case the HP logo is slightly lower than the product / model number.
Sony
This is one of the most difficult models that can be found. If you follow the way all other brands look like, look at the bottom case and find what you consider your Sony model number. This, however, is not the model number that we are looking for, or that shops are used. If you find something like "Sony PCG-7122L", do not use this model number. For all Sony models until 2013, it will be on the edge of the screen on the housing, such as HP and Compaq. It is usually in the lower right corner of the screen, but may also be in the upper right or left corner. It can be quite small and fit into the laptop, but it always is.
Below is a more detailed view of the model number, which is located in the lower right corner of the rim around the Sony LCD screen.
Toshiba.
Toshiba is one of the easiest in the search, since they always had their own models listed in the same place with the same format as much as we can remember (or at least find one of their first models). You will look in the same place as always, in the lower case, and you will look for where "Toshiba" says, so it is red.
You will look for a long model number, which is a combination of letters and numbers. Their most popular models are Satellite series, however, some of their older models used another name, for example Tecra. Now you need to find a room after Satellite, for example L455-S5009 or L875-S4505. The only part you need for the quote is the first letter and numbers. It may even be shorter than C55 or P75, but the first grouping is all you need, as shown in red below.
If this did not answer your questions or helped you determine your laptop, let us know, we like to add to the textbook, because it helped thousands of people like you. Keep in mind that there are some manufacturers not included as Emachines or Nobilis, which are rather unusual and do not work. However, if you doubt, we recommend starting from the lower case, looking for a company logo, and it should not be far away.
Before each user always arises the question of the model of his laptop. Causes are different: new software is needed, you need to competently ask the Council on computer forums or pass the device to repair. To find out the exact model of the laptop, there are several simple ways.
PC system code is contained in:
Information in the instructions
If you do not have access to the PC, or he broke, and you are afraid to touch it, then the best solution will search for the name of your device in the instructions or on the box. The system code code is contained directly on the front side of the box or behind it, in the product description. If you failed to find it, it is worth getting all the documentation for your device and look there.
You do not need to look for a PC system code in the instruction manual - the entire product line is once in them, and the only thing you can learn from there is a product brand. You need to pay attention to the warranty card and other similar papers, where the full name of the model is specified immediately several times, all the nuances are included, the installed operating system and so on. This paper will be useful to you if you try to return the warranty device - do not throw it out.
If the first method did not help you, you do not have a box with instructions, feel free to go to the next item.
Front Panel
If the laptop remains without documents, the modern laptops on the front panel contains a line - the name, product brand. If you need an exact system product code, this method will not fit - only the general name of the model is indicated here, without describing modifications, versions of assemblies, year of issue.
Photo: Neuitbook model sticker on the panel
The desired string may be above the screen, under it, next to the touchpad, near hot keys. Inspect all these places, and if you have not been able to detect the name of your apparatus.
We are looking for a battery
The last "manual" way of determining the model is the removal of the battery. If you have never done it, then gently turn the device and put it on a stable surface. Inspect the panel: at the top or near the bottom edge you will find a rectangular part separated from the rest of the small neckline.
Pay attention to the nearby buttons and levers - there must be signs that explain the sequence of their presses. Click and pull for them, and then take a battery carefully. Under it you will find many different icons and inscriptions, look for among them.
This option will work in almost every case, unless the inscriptions are erased. In this case, one option remains - searching in internal software.
Sometimes the name is contained in the factory stickers present at the bottom of the device. Inspect them, these inscriptions are rarely erased due to the strength of the stickers. Sometimes, although very rarely, the stickers themselves are died. If this happened, you did not find any designations, you will have to find the name of the device through the laptop itself, or rather in the information enclosed in system files.
How to find out the laptop model via the command line
The fastest way to find out the name of the laptop model is to enter the appropriate inscription on the command line.
To do this, you will need to do the following sequence of clicks:
In the event that you need to know 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 amount of utilities in order to find out the full summary of the characteristics of your PC. Consider some of them:
Everest. - One of the most common and convenient in this category, shows all the properties of the PC, including the installed software, drivers. Eversest paid, weight 10.6 MB.
CPU-Z. - A small utility that shows a summary of your device, main advantages - fast scanning, fast installation and quick download. Of the minuses - displays only basic information, without software and without drivers. CPU-Z free, weight 1.5 MB.
Hwmonitor - Free utility, reading information about PC. It is capable of reading data from sensors located on ventilation systems, processor, etc. This allows the user to know the voltage, the temperature of the main parts of the device. HWMONITOR free, weight 1.1 MB.
Sisoftware Sandra Lite. - Free utility for viewing information about PC, the main feature, which is the ability to conduct driver diagnostics and search for errors in the equipment. Sisoftware Sandra Lite is quite bulky, 66 MB, but applies free of charge.
As you can see, the choice is quite wide. From this list, choose your favorite program and install. Next, we will analyze several most powerful programs in more detail.
Among them:
- popular Everest;
- new AIDA64;
Video: System Information
Popular Everest.
The Everest utility is provided in two versions of Home and Ultimate Edition. It is capable not only to show the system code of the computer and the exact characteristics of all its components, but also help customize your device for the best work option.
If you see an error when opening the program, just run it on behalf of the administrator, it will solve all the problems.
To find out the device name, do the following chain of action:
The full version includes additional modules, such as system monitoring functions (visual indicators of the most important information about the computer), performance tests and other features. This version costs 1410 rubles, there is a free demoment. The utility is the most complete and distributed among many users. Information about the PC, which it provides, unfolds onto hundred pages. More than enough for a regular user.
Of the minuses, it is possible to distinguish the difficulty of working with the latest systems, problems with installing on Windows 7 and 8. This is due to the termination of the program support from the developers. If you could not run the program, go to the next item.
New Aida64.
Another powerful utility is AIDA64, which is an Everest, updated under modern systems and computers. It costs money, but you can use a free demo that works 30 days. The interface is identical to the previous program, so you will not have 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 opened. The advantages of this program compared to the higher - work with modern systems and support for its developers.
BELARC ANALYSIS complex
The last utility is the BELARC ANALYSIS complex, which, like the previous ones, will help learn not only the full name of your device, but also can serve you with a good service when diagnosing.
After starting, it automatically scatters your computer and displays all information about your device. You can find the name in the "System Model" section, which is in the top of the window.
Details in BIOS.
In the event that your computer does not load the operating system, and on its surface you did not find any inscriptions, do not despair. You will help the system boot screen. In some models, the name is written when turned on - inspect the inscriptions that appear when loading. If there is nothing there, you will have to turn on the BIOS.
To enter the BIOS, various buttons are used on different computers. When you turn on the PC you will see the inscription below - pay attention to the signs F1, F12, DELETE, F8. Check the inscription next to these keys - choose the one next to which there are BOOT words, BIOS. Press the corresponding key on the keyboard. You need to do it when the window is on with inscriptions, the Windows logo does it too late.
There are a variety of BIOS versions on the PC. But in each of them, there is a name of the device. It can be both on the very first screen and on other tabs - push to the upper inscriptions. Be careful! If it seems to you that you do something wrong, reboot.
Remember, this method is the most complex and most dangerous to the device. Use it in the most extreme case when others did not help.
We hope you helped these ways. The effective method is better to record on a piece of paper and save - who knows when you need the system code of your computer. If you could not find anything - you can try to go to computer forums, put a photo of your device - specialists will define the code of your device. Their response will have to wait at least a few hours.
The diversity of portable devices offered today on the market require a lot of awareness of the parameters for which laptops are selected so that the purchase in the end turned out to be profitable and benefiting its owner.
Manufacturers of computer equipment produce several modifications of specific types of laptops, externally, which, as a rule, look the same. Depending on the power of the device, the volume of storage devices, etc. The cost of various laptop models will be different.
In most cases, the name of the product line is applied on the front of the devices, the knowledge of which is not enough in a number of cases.
The question of how to find out the model of the laptop becomes relevant under the following circumstances:
Depending on trade brands of instruments (Samsung, HP, Dell, MSI, etc.), information about its model is obtained in various ways.
Notebooks Acer The model name is displayed on the sticker located in the lower left corner next to the keyboard. As a rule, over time, this information is erased due to a permanent contact with the hands of the user. For convenience, the manufacturer duplicates the desired information on the back of the laptop. It is necessary to flip the device and consider the name from the stickers, where, for example:
- ASPIRE 5560 - a series of laptop;
- MS 2319 - Laptop model name;
- ASPIRE 5560G-8356G50MNKK is the exact series and a device model that is necessary to determine its configuration.
The Samsung brand manufacturer information about the portable computer model is applied on its turning side, which is a combination of letters and numbers (for example, NP 300 E 5 A - SO 8 RU). The user is enough to drive this value in any search engine to get the SAMSUNG laptop configuration information. Downloading SAMSUNG software, be sure to know the full name of the laptop model.
HP (Hewlett-Packard) - how to find out the laptop model
Marks of portable computers HP The name of the models contains under the battery. To do this, it is necessary to gently turn the device, using a special latch, open the battery lid and remove it. Accurate information about the HP laptop has the form (as an example):
- Series - CND 23111F8;
- Model HP - M6-1032ER.
We learn exact model Lenovo laptop
Lenovo portable computers information about the name of the model is contained on the side or back cover, where the engraving or sticker containing alphanumeric value is about the exact serial number, the type and model of the device. For user convenience, the Lenovo manufacturer often duplicates the name of the type of laptop on its front panel next to the screen.
Portable computers asus
The name of the ASUS model is not difficult. It is enough to close the cover, flip the device and consider the information contained on the sticker side of the laptop. For the correct reading of the alphanumeric code, the ASUS model should be ignored from the third to the fifth character in all its name.
Laptops brand "MSI"
Like most manufacturers, MSI information about the name of the model contains on the back of a portable device, which is a combination of letters and numbers (for example, MS-1335).
When booting a BIOS device, you can get the desired information at the bottom of the screen.
Dell laptops contain a serial number on the back cover by driven by which on the manufacturer's official website, you can find out the exact number of the user instrument model. Usually this method is used in the absence of a second sticker containing information about the model (for example, Inspirion 5010 - 8857) in the back of the Dell laptop.
As practice shows, almost all laptop manufacturers indicate the information about the series and the type on the sticker located on the rear cover of the device. If the information is erased, you must open the device cover under which the desired information contains.
The answer to the question of how to find out the laptop model, you can get from the technical documentation, warranty coupling or packaging box of the device, which always go complied with.
Microsoft offers the user with his ways to get the right information. To do this, you just enter the command "WMI CSProduct Get Name". Also, the Win and R key combination calls the "System Information" window, where the user is offered an extensive information list with the characteristics of the installed system on the laptop.
In the Windows operating system, you must select the "My Computer" properties, after which the name of the manufacturer, device name, processor characteristics, memory size, etc. will be displayed.
The use of BIOS is one of the most accessible ways to obtain the name of the device model. The algorithm is simple enough. When you start the laptop, you must press the "Delete" and F2 keys several times (in some cases 10). Details are in the Info or Advanced tab.
Also programmers have developed a number of simple programs that provide information about the laptop model: AIDA 64, BELARC ADVISOR. The latter does not support Russian, but is free and takes a little space on the user's computer. AIDA 64 - paid software providing for the thirty-day period of free use.
The above methods for obtaining information about the accurate name of the type and series of laptops are available for most users, do not require special education and skills.
Video about how to find out the laptop model
Sometimes a question arises before the owners of laptops: "How to find out a laptop brand?" Often it arises not from idle interest, but it is necessary to solve any problem or task. For example, to search for suitable drivers, replace equipment or repair. In such situations, it is not enough to know only the name of the manufacturer and the device series, it is necessary to figure out the exact article and use it as basic information to find solving the problem. In this material, consider all possible options for finding the Laptop brand HP, Samsung, ASUS and any other. Most ways are suitable for each model.
Information in documents and complete brochures
Perhaps the most obvious and usual way for people, how to find out the brand of laptop and technicians in general, to look at the documents that the manufacturer or the seller carefully laid in a set with the device. Nevertheless, this option is not the most suitable, since, firstly, it is not always possible to find a passport on the acquired laptop, and secondly, the human factor is there, which means you could accidentally put documents from another computer. Some sellers are completely sining by the fact that brochures with false information are given in order to increase interest in the product.
Stickers on the laptop housing
Typically, manufacturers of laptops working on the Windows database are not much careful about the exterior of their gadgets, therefore they are not shy to glue from top to bottom with stickers with information about the system and iron. This user is only on hand, because often the device is written on them. This method will suit when the computer is in non-working condition. Stickers with information about the laptop model can be located in the workspace (under the keyboard), at the bottom of the laptop or on the battery (most often under it).
In the HP laptops, the new stickers are hiding at the bottom of the laptop, there you can get information about the series and the exact configuration. The battery is often hanging stickers with a serial number. Asus typically write all the information directly on the front sticker, next to the Windows licensed sticker. If someone, based on his aesthetic preferences, has already managed to remove it, it can always take out the battery or remove the bottom of the computer, where marking will be present.
Bios.
If the computer works or at least loads to the login stage in the BIOS, then information can be found right there. To get into the BIOS, you need to use one of the hot keys functioning during the computer boot. The F1, F2, Delete keys are most often used, you can meet F8 and F12.
On ASUS laptops, it is sometimes necessary to first clamp the F2 key, and after - the on key. On solutions from HP and most often uses the F10 key. Once in the BIOS, you don't even have to look for anything, the Count Product Name will turn on the starting screen and will provide complete, and most importantly, accurate information.
How to find out the brand of your laptop using the command line?
For those who do not trust graphical interfaces and complete documentation, an output version of the device name via the command line is provided. This is especially true for Linux, where the graphical interface may not be available at all, it can be implemented there using the SUDO command (Dmidecode I Grep -a 9 "System Information"), after entering the command, the basic information on the device will be displayed, including the brand and article. In Windows, you can use the WMic CSProduct Get Name command and get the name and code code without additional information.
DXDialog and Msinfo system utilities in Windows
In the Windows operating system, you can find at least two hidden utilities that have information about the characteristics of the computer used and its model. The first is called dxdialog, the second is Msinfo. To start them, you need to press the Win keys + R (K), enter into the dxdialog or msinfo32 dialog box and press ENTER. One program displays the full device information.
Through the control panel in Windows
Those who are more familiar to work with the graphical interface, instead of climbing the system utilities, can enter and see the information you are interested in in the "control panel". In Windows versions (to Windows 8), the control panel is hidden in the Start menu. In Windows 10, it can be found through the built-in search. Opening the "Control Panel", you need to go to the "System" submenu, where information about the computer model is displayed.
Through third-party utilities
Many laptop manufacturers equip their gadgets with additional software, which allows you to find out the exact characteristics of the computer and the full name with the code of the entire series and the specific model. These software can be downloaded yourself. Among the most popular allocate:
- AIDA64 (in the past Everest) - the famous utility, familiar not only by users of Windows-based computers, but also android fans. Displays the most complete information about the device in its interface, including characteristics and number of points in all sorts of performance tests.
- Speccy is a more preferred option for those who only want to know the brand of the computer, as this utility is distributed free of charge and has a simplified interface.
Some laptop manufacturers offer their own utilities. For example, HP was reserved in the system a combination of the Fn + Esc keys, which allows you to instantly go to the HP Support Assistant program interface, where you can find all the necessary information. Asus is a little different way and offers to download the software package for working with the motherboard and BIOS. ASUS AI Suite allows you to update / reinstall the BIOS and displays information about installed hardware, including the device configuration, serial number and accurate name.
How to find out the exact MacBook model?
How to find out a laptop brand asus, samsung, hp and others, figured out. It remains to talk about the lucky owners of "apple" computers. To find out how the series includes a laptop, quite simple, just look at the labeling under the display, but with an exact model and characteristics is more complicated. If you have a new computer, you can open the system menu (apple icon in the upper left corner), select the "About this Mac" submenu, and then click on the "System Report" button. The problem is that the information in this menu can be faked, which is often a fraudster, selling a computer from hand. In order to obtain the most accurate information, you must install the free Mactracker utility and open the "My Device" submenu in it. The screen will appear on the screen, characteristics, support status and much more.
Very often, users face that they cannot determine the model of their laptop. But to download the official or upgrade of the computer to know the manufacturer and the model of the device is extremely important. Otherwise, you can encounter the fact that the laptop will work with interruptions or will refuse to start. Let's learn how to determine the model of your device.
Studying the corps
Almost all manufacturers of modern laptops are placed on the body of their products a sticker, where information about the device model is contained. Its location is the front panel, the bottom of the laptop or battery. As a rule, the marking always begins with the name of the manufacturer, so it is easy to find it. However, if the computer is used for a long time, the sticker may be damaged beyond recognition.
If the box is preserved, then the corresponding information may be on it. And some manufacturers, for example, HP, place information about the model under the lid.
One way to define a laptop model is to view computer information. This can be done as follows:
For about 10 seconds, the required data will be collected and displayed on the screen. In addition to the model, the utility displays the current version, information about the installed video adapter, etc.
The same information can be obtained by entering the word dxdiag into the console. In this case, information about the laptop will be more detailed. However, the name of the computer will be indicated, as in the first embodiment, generalized, without any specification species.
In order not to be confused in a huge bunch of various information, you can use the command input window to open the administrator rights. You can open the command window by pressing Win + R, enter the CMD command in the input field, select "CMD" in the search results panel and call the context menu by clicking the right mouse. Execute Run on the name of the administrator»
After the command line was open, you need to regin wMIC CSPRODUKT GET NAME. After a few seconds, the information will be displayed. However, it may happen that the brand itself is not to decide through this command. The thing is that not all developers make it in a software description.
There is also the ability to view the laptop model through the properties window, but this option almost never gives a positive result. Exceptions are except devices from Samsung and MSI, but also there, in most cases, this function will not show anything.
How to define a laptop model if Windows does not start
It also happens that it is necessary to know the laptop model, but the operating system does not want to start hard. In this case, the first thing you need to enter the BIOS. For this, the user must after turning on the computer and its initial loading, click any of the keys: Del, ESC, F2, F10, F12. Most often, the information about the desired button is displayed on the screen after the computer is turned on.
After entering the BIOS, the tab will automatically open with all the laptop information. The user needs to find a field called Product Name, there will be a device model.
Third-party applications for defining a laptop model
In addition to all of the above, there is a huge number of applications that give the use of the user to view information about the laptop model, as well as many other important parameters. Of all this variety can be allocated as follows.
AIDA64 - Software comes in charge, but there is a monthly trial period. The utility is rightfully considered to be the best among themselves, because Displays absolutely all information about the computer, and also knows how to conduct different tests of the system. In order to find out the model about the model, the version of the Extreme program is sufficient.
After installation, you must find the list of tabs, where you first open " A computer", And then an element called DMI. After you need to right to choose " System" At the bottom of the window will be the necessary information, in the field " Product».
There are a huge amount of ways to determine the laptop model, so any user will choose what is convenient for him.
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