How to find what dell laptop i have

Last Updated on July 31, 2022 by

The model number of any laptop consists of numbers and letters. There is also a series name included in the Model number.

Model number identifies a specific computer from the same lineup of computer series.

The Laptop Model number is not unique like the serial number for each computer.

There are many ways through which we can easily check the Dell laptop model number. Let’s discuss these methods :

1st Method – by Looking at The Laptop Product Label

Mostly you can easily get the Dell laptop model number on the laptop product label or sticker which is present outside the Dell laptop case.

This label could also be present on the backside of the laptop or in the battery section or on the keyboard trim.

2nd Method – with The Help of Dell Support Assist Application for Windows

SupportAssist is the Dell built-in application. It also updates as needed so that you can get the best experience by utilizing its help service.

It is very effective in resolving many problems and issues. And you can easily check the model number of your laptop by simply opening it.

How to check the laptop model number by supportassist in different windows is described below:

Windows 10

• Type SupportAssist on the search box of the window.
• Now select the SupportAssist application from the search result this will run the application. In case you don’t find the SupportAssist application in the search result it means it’s not present on your laptop and if you want to install it on your laptop you can go to the SupportAssist page for the laptop you can easily install it from there.
• Once you open the SupportAssist application on your windows you can easily get your laptop model number.

Windows 8 (8.1)

• The charm bar will appear as you move the cursor to the upper right corner of the screen.
• Now select the search options.
• Now type SupportAssist on the search bar.
• The SupportAssist application will appear. just click on it. The application will open and if you don’t find the SupportAssist application on the search result it means it’s not installed on your laptop. You can easily get this application from the SupportAssist page and download it from there.
• As you open the SupportAssist application you can see the model number of your laptop.

Windows 7

• On the lower-left corner of the screen click on the start button.
• Now click on the search options and write SupportAssist on the search bar.
• You will see the SupportAssist application in the search result simply click on it. If you can’t find the SupportAssist application on the search result it means this application is not installed on your laptop. You can simply download and install it from the SupportAssist page.
• As you the application you can see the model number of your laptop on the main screen of the application.

3rd Method- Open the Windows System Information Window

msinfo32 is another name the windows system information with the help of this you can easily see the details of your laptop e.g laptop model number, details about the manufacturer of the laptop, and which operating system are you using in your laptop? etc.

The process of finding your laptop model number through windows system information in different windows is as below:

Windows 10

• Go to the search bar and type ‘system‘ there.

• You will see many search results. Select the ‘System‘ option under the setting.
• Now you can easily see your laptop model number.

Windows 8 (8.1)

• Move the cursor to the lower right corner of the screen. Move the mouse pointer up and clink on the search bar.
• Now type msinfo32 in the search bar.
• Search the msinfo32 in the search result. Now simply click on it. A system information window will open in front of you.
• Now you can easily see your laptop model number on the screen.

Window Vista

• Move your mouse cursor to the lower-left corner of the screen and tap on the ‘start‘ menu.
• Now go to the search bar and click on it.
• Now write ‘system information‘ in the search bar. In the search result click on the system information. The system information application will run in front of you.
• You can easily see your laptop model on the screen now.

Windows XP

• Just move the cursor to the bottom left corner of the screen. Select the ‘start‘ menu.
• Now go to the ‘My Computer‘ option and right-click on it.
• Click on the ‘Properties‘ option.
• Now you can easily see the model number of your laptop.

4th Method- By assessing your laptop BIOS

You can also check your laptop model number by assessing your laptop BIOS. The abbreviation of BIOS is the ‘Basic Input/output System‘.

When you turn on your laptop first of all this system starts and it has to check the hardware of the system whether the hardware is working properly or not.

After checking the hardware properly, it now allows the window to start.

You don’t need windows to check the details about your system on the BIOS. Without windows, you can easily get your laptop details and information on the BIOS.

You have to follow the following steps to find the information about your laptop model number on the BIOS:

• First of all turn on your laptop.
• Now you have to act immediately. Press the F2 button as soon as you see the Dell logo on the screen. You will access the BIOS now. If the windows start? you again have to restart your laptop to access the BIOS.
• You can easily find the laptop model number in the menu title.

Conclusion

You can easily find your Dell laptop model number if you follow any of the above methods. These are the fastest and easiest ways to get information about your laptop.

You can also find your laptop model number by allowing the Dell support website to detect your laptop.

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