How to find out your laptop model

There are situations when it is necessary to determine the laptop model. For example, if a decision was made to modernize components. Then, in order to avoid incompatibility of various system elements, you need to know the characteristics of the device. And the easiest way is to find out the model and look on the Internet what components this laptop is equipped with.

Main laptop models

In this article, we will look at the main ways to determine the laptop model. From simple ones that any user can handle. To specific ones, thanks to which it is possible to find out everything you need, even with an uninstalled operating system. If you have already forgotten your laptop, then it is easy to find information about it. The most important thing is to know the brand and what OS (Windows, Linux or iOS)

First, let's look at the main options and distinctive features of laptops from different manufacturers. Most users will have a device from one of the following manufacturers:

• Acer
• Asus
• HP
• Lenovo
• Dell
• Apple

Apple's MacBook is easily distinguished by the bitten apple on the top of the case. Also, a distinctive feature is the body made of aircraft-grade aluminum. And almost all models are so-called ultrabooks.

Devices from other manufacturers, due to the large assortment, do not have distinctive features. But on all of them you can find a brand name with the company logo. Usually it is also located on the top cover of the case.

How to find out the exact model of your laptop

To more accurately determine the model, you will need to inspect the case more carefully. The manufacturer places a sticker on the bottom of the case on most devices. It contains basic information about the manufacturer, serial number and, most importantly, the laptop model.
If such a sticker is not found, then you should carefully examine the inside (working) part of the laptop, where the screen and keyboard are located. In some cases, the exact model of the device may be engraved somewhere on the case.

It is also possible to use additional or built-in software that will allow you to find out all the necessary information. Such programs include:

• Aida64 – A very popular program, but it has significant limitations in the free version.
• CPU Z is free and provides a practically complete list of the names of components and the device itself. But it has a very unfriendly interface.
• DirectX – Installed on almost all devices running the Windows operating system. It is not intended to identify characteristics and to find the necessary data, you will have to delve into the interface.
• CMD or Command Line - Present on literally all devices, including those based on the Apple operating system.

Reference! There are many more program options. But almost all of them simply duplicate each other’s functionality. Also, some of them are paid, although the functionality remains the same as that of free programs.

The most reliable option is to use the command line, but this will require knowledge of the necessary commands. The average user is unfamiliar with the intricacies of the command line. And therefore, below you will find detailed instructions on how to use it to determine the laptop model.

How to find out your laptop model via the command line

If you decide to use the command line, then first you need to find a console in the tools into which commands will be entered. To do this, press the key combination “Win” + “R”. It will open a window where in the “Run” line, enter the “cmd” request.

After which a black window will open, which is the desired console. Already in it you need to enter the command “wmic csproduct get name” and press “Enter”. Then the console will display the model of your laptop. You need to write it down, or just remember it.

Important! All commands must be entered manually; due to the specifics of the console, copying often does not work correctly or does not work at all. It is also necessary to respect the case of the entered commands.

Let us describe a brief instruction of actions:

1. Press the “Win” and “R” keys at the same time
2. In the run window, enter the query “cmd”
3. Then enter the command “wmic csproduct get name” and press “Enter”.

You can check the received data by opening the “System Information” window. To launch it, we perform a similar list of actions:

1. Press Win+R
2. Enter msinfo32

In the window that opens, look for the lines “Manufacturer” and “Model”. They will describe the manufacturer and model. Also in this window you can find detailed information about all the characteristics of the device.

How to find out the exact name and basic information about your laptop

For people who are well versed in computers, it is possible to use the BIOS.This method will be relevant if the laptop does not have an operating system installed or the hard drive has malfunctioned and the device does not see it. Also, this method will allow you to reliably find out the main information about the device, and not just the laptop model.

Important! If you are an inexperienced user, then do not change the settings in the BIOS. Incorrect setting can lead to serious damage to the device.

To enter the BIOS, you need to know the key combination that allows you to open the BIOS during boot. Typically these are the "F11", "F12" or "Delete" keys. Also, when loading, a picture usually appears on the screen with the necessary keys written on it.

After entering the BIOS, you should find the “Info” tab. The window that opens will provide all the necessary data. The laptop model is written in a line with the name “Product Name”.

Reference! Depending on the manufacturer of the motherboard installed on the laptop. The BIOS may look different, but the main windows with characteristics will have the same names.

If your BIOS has Russian localization, then the tab will be called “Information” or “System”. On laptops with a Gigabyte motherboard, this tab is called “O.E.M.”

How to find out a laptop model by serial number

If you only have the serial number, then you can use it to determine the device model. But for this you need to know the manufacturer. You can determine it, as described above, by simply carefully examining the laptop case.

Then you should go to the manufacturer’s official website and find the “support” or “support” tab on it. Sometimes the link to this section is hidden in the “Service” tab.After you have reached the required page, you will see a line where you can enter the product serial number.

If the serial number was specified correctly, then after a few seconds of searching, the site will provide a link to the technical page of the laptop. In which you can find not only the exact model of the device, but also all the necessary drivers, as well as a complete list of device characteristics.

Reference! If you are sure that you are entering the serial number correctly, but the site gives an error.

Perhaps the site is currently undergoing technical work and you should try again later. If even after a day the site gives an error, then most likely the number itself is incorrect, which indicates a possible fake.

Where on the laptop case is information about it contained?

If you can't start the laptop. For example, the battery was completely discharged, and there was no power supply nearby for recharging. Then the only option left is to look for the necessary information on the laptop case.

In most cases, the manufacturer leaves a special sticker that indicates the main characteristics, including the model we are looking for. It is often located on the back cover of the case. If it is not found there, then perhaps it is located on the battery power supply. To check this, turn off your laptop and unplug it. Then carefully disconnect the power supply and carefully inspect it for writing. Also, the sticker with the parameters may not be on the battery itself, but in the recess in which it is located.

Also, the manufacturer often leaves an inscription with the laptop model, but on the inside of the device.This can be either the part on which the monitor is located, or the bottom panel, under the keyboard. Here you just need to carefully examine the entire surface. The inscription may be barely noticeable, printed to match the color of the case. It should be noted that if you just sewed a combination of letters and numbers on the case, then most likely this is the laptop model. The manufacturer does not like to clutter the working part of the device and disguises this inscription well.