How to tell what hp laptop i have

Check out our video on how to find the product information for your HP laptop

Watch our below video tutorial to learn how to easily find an HP laptop model number, product number, and serial number.

Video transcription:

This video explains how to locate the model number, product number, and serial number on your HP product.

It is important to know your model, product, and serial number when navigating HP’s customer support website.

What do model, product, and serial numbers mean?

The model number represents the components and features that define your product. There could be 10,000 HP products with the same model number.

The product number identifies your HP product within a series. 1,000 HP products could share a product number.

Serial numbers are unique to an individual product.

Finding your product information

The most common location to find your product information is on its label. For most HP products the product label is on its bottom, its side, its top, or its back.

On some products, it might be inside a battery compartment or behind an access panel.

Your product label might look different depending on what HP product you own. If your label does not include your product’s model number, check the ink access area of printers or on the front or top of your HP product.

Another way to find the product information on HP computers is by opening the HP System Information window.

For HP notebooks, press the Function(Fn) and Escape(Esc) keys together. The HP System Information window should appear on your screen. This window might appear differently on some devices, but it will usually include product information such as the product name and serial number.

After finding the model number, write it down and keep it in a safe place.

Knowing where to find your HP laptop model number will help you check for product compatibility, verify your warranty, and receive the appropriate support when needed.

In this guide, you'll learn how to identify your laptop, smartphone or tablet model name and use that information to select Keyshorts decals that fit your device.

Apple MacBooks

1. Launch your MacBook. Go to the bar on top of the screen and click .

2. From the menu choose About This Mac.

How to tell what hp laptop i have

3. In the window that shows up you can find your Mac model, it will start with MacBook.

Apple iPhones

Check the back cover of your iPhone. Look for a series of letters and digits starting with A. Next, use the table below to decode your iPhone model:

 Model number Model name
A1865, A1901, A1902 iPhone X
A1863, A1905, A1906 iPhone 8
A1864, A1897, A1898 iPhone 8 Plus
A1660, A1778, A1779 iPhone 7
A1661, A1784, A1785 iPhone 7 Plus
A1633, A1688, A1700 iPhone 6s
A1634, A1687, A1699 iPhone 6s Plus
A1549, A1586, A1589 iPhone 6
A1522, A1524, A1593 iPhone 6 Plus
A1453, A1457, A1518 iPhone 5s
A1528, A1530, A1533 iPhone 5s
A1456, A1507, A1516 iPhone 5c
A1529, A1532 iPhone 5c
A1428, A1429, A1442 iPhone 5
A1431, A1387, A1387 iPhone 4s
A1349, A1332 iPhone 4
A1325, A1303

iPhone 3GS

A1324, A1241 iPhone 3G
A1203 iPhone

Apple iPads

Check the back cover of your iPad. Look for a series of letters and digits starting with A. Next, use the table below to decode your iPad model:

 Model number Model name
A1670,  A1671,  A1821 iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd gen)
A1701,  A1709,  A1852 iPad Pro 10.5-inch
A1673,  A1674, A1675 iPad Pro 9.7-inch
A1584, A1652 iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st gen)
A1566, A1567 iPad Air 2
A1474, A1475, A1476 iPad Air
A1538, A1550 iPad mini 4
A1599, A1600 iPad mini 3
A1489, A1490, A1491 iPad mini 2
A1432, A1454, A1455 iPad mini
A1893,  A1954 iPad (6th gen)
A1822, A1823 iPad (5th gen)
A1458, A1459, A1460 iPad (4th gen)
A1416, A1430, A1403 iPad (3rd gen)
A1395, A1396, A1397 iPad (2nd gen)
A1219, A1337 iPad (1st gen)

Acer laptops

The easiest way is to use the big sticker on the trackpad of your laptop (if you still have it there). Model name will be located in the top section, containing Aspire word.

If you don't have the front sticker, locate one on the side or bottom of the laptop. This sticker is usually white with black text or black with white text. The model of the laptop is usually printed in the Model section or at the white region of sticker (with the barcodes). Again, look for names containing Aspire or V3, V5, E1, E3.

How to tell what hp laptop i have

If you don't have any sticker, turn on or restart your Acer. After the screen lights up, press F2 or Delete keys couple of times to enter BIOS. Locate your model name in the Product Name section of the Information tab. Press Escape key to exit BIOS.

Asus laptops

The easiest way is to use the big sticker on the trackpad of your laptop (if you still have it there). Model name will be located in the top section, usually on the right, containing letters and digits. The model name always starts with a letter. Examples are: X205, R501, X550, TP500LA. Names such as Altec or SonicMaster are not model names. These names refer to sound system brand/manufacturer.

If you don't have the front sticker, locate the one on the bottom of your laptop. This sticker is usually white with black text or black with white text. The model of the laptop is printed under the Model section. Again, look for names containing letters and digits.

Dell laptops

Some Dells have model name printed on the laptop itself, usually near the keyboard. Look for names containing Inspiron, Latitude, Chromebook, Studio, Venue, XPS

If your laptop doesn't have its model printed somewhere, locate the sticker on top or bottom of your laptop. Look for names containing Inspiron, Latitude, Chromebook, Studio, Venue, XPS. 

How to tell what hp laptop i have

If you don't have any sticker, turn on or restart your Dell. After the screen lights up, press F2 key couple of times to enter BIOS. You will find the model name in the menu title or listed under System Name. Press Escape key to exit BIOS.

Google laptops

Locate the model name on back case of your laptop.

HP (Hewlett-Packard) laptops

Most HP laptops have a manufacturer's sticker on the back side. Locate the model name on top or top right corner.

How to tell what hp laptop i have

If you don't have that sticker, and if you have a Windows operating system, press Fn + Escape keys to enter System Information window. There, look for Product Name and Product Number, these two combined are your laptop model name.

If you don't have Windows or can't find anything in System Information, restart your laptop. After the screen lights up, press Escape key repeatedly to enter BIOS. Now press F1 key to get to System Information section. You will find the model name next to Notebook Model. It can contain words such as Pavillon, Envy, DV, Elitebook, Folio, OmenProbook, Spectre, Stream, X360. Press Escape key to exit BIOS.

Huawei laptops

Huawei currently produces only one model: MateBook X Pro. If you're unsure about your model, please send us a photo of your keyboard.

Lenovo laptops

If you have a laptop from ThinkPad series (you have a red, round button between G, H and B keys), then your model name is printed on the screen frame. It can be something like X230, L400, T400, X1.

If you don't have Lenovo ThinkPad laptop, locate the sticker on the bottom of your laptop. Look for names containing IdeaPad, Flex, Yoga, G and digits, Y and digits, Z and digits.

How to tell what hp laptop i have

Microsoft laptops

If your Surface has Windows 10 installed do this:

1. Run PowerShell (type Powershell in the field near the Start icon).

2. Type: Get-WmiObject Win32_ComputerSystem.

3. See the Model line.

MSI laptops

Most MSI laptops have big sticker below the keyboard with model name written on it. If you don't have it, locate the sticker on the bottom of your laptop.

If you don't have it, remove the battery and look for it in the battery compartment. Model name is usually written in the biggest font size and can start with MS-. It can also be located near the barcode, after the PSN: caption.

Razer laptops

Locate the sticker on the bottom of your laptop. Model name/number is listed after Model No.

Samsung laptops

Locate the sticker on the bottom of your laptop. On the top right corner, there should be a big caption with letters and digits - that's your model name. If you can't find it or have doubts, locate the long barcode. Under it, your model name is listed after MODEL CODE. It will start with NP-.

Vaio laptops (formerly Sony Vaio)

Locate the sticker on the bottom of your laptop. It will have two barcodes. Under them, your model name is listed after Product name.

Toshiba laptops

Locate the sticker on the bottom of your laptop. Your model name is listed after Part No or Model.

How to tell what hp laptop i have

Xiaomi laptops

Locate the sticker on the bottom of your laptop. Your model name will contain names like Mi or Air.