How to find out the laptop model

There are situations when it is necessary to determine the model of the laptop. For example, if it was decided to upgrade components. Then, to avoid incompatibility of various elements of the system, it is necessary to know the characteristics of the device. And the easiest way is to find out the model and see on the Internet what components this particular laptop is equipped with.

Basic notebook models

In this article, we will analyze the main ways to determine the model of the laptop. From simple to cope with any user. Up to specific, 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 which OS (Windows, Linux or Ayios)

To begin, let us examine the main options and distinctive features of laptops from various manufacturers. Most users will have one of the following manufacturers:

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

MacBook from Apple, easy to distinguish by bitten apple, on top of the case. Also, a distinctive feature is the body of aviation aluminum. And almost all models are so-called ultrabooks.

Devices from other manufacturers, because of the large range, do not have distinctive features. But at all you can find a brand name with a 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 more carefully inspect the case. On the bottom of the case, the manufacturer places a sticker on most devices. It contains basic information about the manufacturer, serial number and most importantly laptop models.
If such a sticker was not found, you should carefully examine the internal (working) part of the laptop, where the screen and keyboard are located. In some cases, somewhere on the case can be engraved the exact model of the device.

It is also possible to use additional or embedded software that will allow you to find out all the necessary information. These programs include:

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

Reference! There are many more options for programs. 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 would be to use the command line, but this will require knowledge of the necessary commands. A regular user, unfamiliar with the tricks of the command line. And therefore, below you will find detailed instructions on how to use it to determine the model of the laptop.

How to find out the model of the laptop through the command line

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

Then 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 or just remember it.

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

We describe a brief instruction of actions:

1. Simultaneously press the keys "Win" and "R"
2. In the window to execute, enter the query "cmd"
3. Then enter the command “wmic csproduct get name” and press “Enter”.

Check the received data, possibly by opening the "System Information" window. To start it, we make a similar list of actions:

1. Push 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 main information about your laptop

For people well versed in computers, it is possible to use the BIOS. This method will be relevant if an operating system is not installed on the laptop or the hard disk has failed and the device does not see it. Also, this method will 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 may cause serious damage to the device.

To enter the BIOS, you need to know the shortcut keys that allow you to open the BIOS at boot time. This is usually the “F11”, “F12” or “Delete” key. Also, when loading on the screen, usually a picture appears on which the necessary keys are written.

After logging in to the BIOS has been completed, the “Info” tab should be found. In the opened window all necessary data will be provided. The model of the laptop is written in the 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 the characteristics will have the same name.

If your BIOS has Russian localization, 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 laptop model by serial number

If at your disposal only the serial number, then it is possible to determine the model of the device. But for this you need to know the manufacturer. To determine it, as described above, you can simply carefully examine the case of the laptop.

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

If the serial number was specified correctly, then after a few seconds of searching, the site will display 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 the characteristics of the device.

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

So, perhaps, on the site at the moment, technical work is underway and should be tried again later. If even after a day the site will give an error, then, most likely, the number itself is incorrect, which indicates a possible fake.

Where on the notebook contains information about it

If you start the laptop is not possible. For example, the battery was completely discharged, but there was no power supply for recharging. That remains the last only option to search for the necessary information on the laptop case.

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

Also, often the manufacturer leaves an inscription with a model of a laptop, but 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 in tone color of the case. It should be noted that if you found just a combination of letters and numbers on the case, then most likely this is the model of the laptop. The manufacturer does not like to litter the working part of the apparatus and masks this inscription well.