Locating Your Compaq
Model Number
Locate the Model Number on the Service Tag placed on the bottom
of your Notebook PC. The Service Tag will resemble the picture below.
| 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. |
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| 2. Model: |
This is the correct identifier for your laptop
model. Please disregard the #ABA at the end of the
model name. |
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| 3. Series: |
This is the correct identifier for your laptop
series. Select the series first, then select from the
list of valid models. |
Alternative options : View the model and product
numbers printed on the Service Tag
Figure 2: Sample B
Figure 3: Sample C
Look for Service Tag on Bottom of Notebook
| Identifier |
Name |
Example |
| 1 |
Model Number |
dv9095xx (Sample A)
dv7-1000 (Sample B)
15-1001xx (Sample C) |
| 2 |
Product Number |
RQ877AS (Sample A)
AA123AV (Sample B)
VR898AS (Sample C) |
| 3 |
Product Name |
HP Pavilion dv9000
(Sample A)
Pavilion dv7 (Sample B)
HP ENVY 15 (Sample C) |
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NOTE: |
The serial
number on the Service Tag is unique to your computer. If you
contact HP to get assistance, order parts, or check warranty
information, you will also need to know the serial
number |
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Locating Your HP Model Number
Locate the Model Number on the Service Tag placed on the bottom
of your Notebook PC. The Service Tag will resemble the picture below.
| 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. |
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| 2. Model: |
This is the correct identifier for your laptop
model. Please disregard the #ABA at the end of the
model name. |
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| 3. Series: |
This is the correct identifier for your laptop
series. Select the series first, then select from the
list of valid models. |
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Locating Your IBM Lenovo
Model Number
The location of the label containing the model number of your machine
can be found in various different places, as shown below.
You are looking for either the "Type", the P/N (product
number), or the Model on the label, do not use the S/N (serial number)
information.
- ThinkPad - The label can generally be found on the bottom
of the machine.
- ThinkCentre, NetVista, IBM PC, and IntelliStation - The label can
typically be found on the right front panel.
- Aptiva - It varies by system. View detailed descriptions.
- IBM eServer xSeries, Netfinity and PC Server - The label can be
found on the back panel.
- IBM Monitors/Flat Panels - View detailed descriptions.
- Ispirati - The label can be found at the bottom of the left side
of your system.
The label typically looks like one of the following pictures:
For this type of label, the TYPE is the Model
Number.
-or-
For this type of label, the Model is the Model
Number.
-or-
For this type of label, the P/N is the Model
Number.
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P/N: 430197X
S/N: 0800783 |
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More information for IBM / Lenovo laptop model numbers
How is my product number used?
The product number is used to find specific information about your
product on the Support and downloads site. The product number can also
be used by the Support Center to provide technical assistance for your
product.
* 7 character product number (machine type and model)
* 7 or 12 character serial number
* 10 character serial number
ThinkPad and Value Line
notebooks
Located on the bottom of the system:
ThinkCentre, NetVista,
Value Line, and other desktops
Located on the front right panel or on the back of the system:
Value Line and IdeaPad notebooks
The serial number is printed on the label on the back of the
system.
It is a combination of 10-digital letters and numbers, i.e.
EB12345678
Value Line and
IdeaCentre Desktops
The serial number is printed on both of the service tag and rear
chassis label.
It is a combination of 10-digital letters and numbers, i.e.
SS12345678
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Locating Your Sony Model
Number?
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Sony laptop series and model numbers begin with the letters
"PCG" or "VGN" and are located on a small
label on the frame around the LCD display or above the keyboard.
The label is normally the same color as the case with
contrasting letters. The model number is typically a
more detailed variation of the series number - both numbers can
be obtained from the same label.
NOTE: Do not use the "Model" listed on the
grey label on the back of the computer as this will not provide
the correct information.
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How to locate your Sony® VAIO® Computer Model Number (Model Name)
The method for locating your model number depends on when the
product was released. Please refer to the appropriate section
below.
For models released before Summer 2000
The computer information and compliance label (located on the
bottom of the notebook case or the back of the desktop case)
indicates the actual model / product name.
For models released Fall 2000 and later
The model name can be found on a small label located in one of
the following places:
Notebook Computers: (see
picture)
- On the bezel (frame) of the LCD display.
- On the LCD hinge.
- At the top left or top right of the keyboard.
Notebook Computers -
Where can I find the Model Name, Product Code and Serial Number
and Service Tag?
Model Name:
Combination Label:
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Some models may have all model information combined on
one white barcode label located on the bottom of the
computer. The label may be located anywhere on the bottom
of the computer so it may be necessary to look carefully
to locate it.
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Separate Product Code / Serial Number and Service Tag
Labels:
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On other models, the Product Code and Serial Number are
located on a small white barcode label and the Service Tag
(only on some models) is located on a second label on the
bottom of the computer or behind the battery. The labels
may be located anywhere on the bottom of the computer so
it may be necessary to look carefully to locate them.
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Desktop Computers: (see
picture)
- On the front of the computer.
Desktop Computers - Where
can I find the Model Name, Product Code, Serial Number and Service Tag?
Model Name:
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Desktop computer model names begin with the letters "PCV"
or "VGC" and are located on a small label on the front
of the main computer unit (case or tower). The label is normally
the same color as the case with contrasting letters.
NOTE: Do not use the
"Model" listed on the grey label on the back of the
computer as this will not provide the correct information.
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Combination Label:
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Some models may have all model information combined on one
white barcode label located on the back of the computer (case or
tower) and may also be located behind an access door on the
front of the computer.
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Separate Product Code / Serial Number and Service Tag Labels:
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Locating Your Toshiba
Model Number?
This label is located on the bottom of your Toshiba Laptop, and should
contain both the series and the model numbers, as shown.
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OR use Live Chat
Locating Your Acer Series
Number
For this vendor, only the series is needed to correctly select parts for
your laptop. Detailed series identification information for
this vendor is currently unavailable. Please check the series
list drop down list for this vendor in our navigation tool, and attempt
to find a matching series on a label somewhere on your laptop.
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OR use Live Chat
Locating Your Apple
Series Number
For this vendor, only the series is needed to correctly select parts for
your laptop. Detailed series identification information for
this vendor is currently unavailable. Please check the series
list drop down list for this vendor in our navigation tool, and attempt
to find a matching series on a label somewhere on your laptop.
For assistance locating your model number, please call visit www.laptopsandparts4less.com
OR use Live Chat
Locating Your Asus Series
Number
For this vendor, only the series is needed to correctly select parts for
your laptop. Detailed series identification information for
this vendor is currently unavailable. Please check the series
list drop down list for this vendor in our navigation tool, and attempt
to find a matching series on a label somewhere on your laptop.
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OR use Live Chat
Locating Your Dell Series
Number
Locate the Series Number on the Service Tag placed on the bottom
of your Laptop. The Service Tag will resemble the picture below.
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OR use Live Chat
Locating Your Fujitsu
Series Number
For this vendor, only the series is needed to correctly select parts for
your laptop. Detailed series identification information for
this vendor is currently unavailable. Please check the series
list drop down list for this vendor in our navigation tool, and attempt
to find a matching series on a label somewhere on your laptop.
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OR use Live Chat
Locating Your Gateway
Series Number
For this vendor, only the series is needed to correctly select parts for
your laptop. Detailed series identification information for
this vendor is currently unavailable. Please check the series
list drop down list for this vendor in our navigation tool, and attempt
to find a matching series on a label somewhere on your laptop.
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OR use Live Chat
Locating Your NEC Series
Number
For this vendor, only the series is needed to correctly select parts for
your laptop. Detailed series identification information for
this vendor is currently unavailable. Please check the series
list drop down list for this vendor in our navigation tool, and attempt
to find a matching series on a label somewhere on your laptop.
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OR use Live Chat
Locating Your
Panasonic Series Number
For this vendor, only the series is needed to correctly select parts for
your laptop. Detailed series identification information for
this vendor is currently unavailable. Please check the series
list drop down list for this vendor in our navigation tool, and attempt
to find a matching series on a label somewhere on your laptop.
For assistance locating your model number, please call visit www.laptopsandparts4less.com
OR use Live Chat
Locating Your Samsung
Series Number
For this vendor, only the series is needed to correctly select parts for
your laptop. Detailed series identification information for
this vendor is currently unavailable. Please check the series
list drop down list for this vendor in our navigation tool, and attempt
to find a matching series on a label somewhere on your laptop.
For assistance locating your model number, please call visit www.laptopsandparts4less.com
OR use Live Chat
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