What Is a Serial Number?
Your serial number is a string of numbers and letters that identifies your specific HP device. A series of laptops, like the HP Envy, will have product numbers or model numbers that match the other laptops manufactured at the same time, but a serial number is unique to each specific laptop.
How Do I Find the Product Number of My HP Laptop Using CMD?
If you can’t find the label with your serial number, it may have been damaged or removed. As long as your laptop is still in working condition, you can also get the serial number by using the Command Prompt.
When Will I Need the Serial Number of My HP Laptop?
Your serial number identifies your specific HP product, taking the guesswork out of troubleshooting by identifying when your laptop was manufactured and which hardware was used. If you contact customer support to resolve a problem, they will ask for the serial number. You can also use the serial number to check on the warranty status for your laptop. Whether or not your device is still under warranty, you’ll need to provide the number if you send your laptop for repairs.
How Old Is My HP Laptop By Serial Number?
Even after your laptop’s warranty has expired, you can use the serial number to see how old your laptop is. The serial number is a string of letters and numbers. You can determine your laptop’s manufacturing date by looking at the 4th, 5th, and 6th digits in the serial number. The 4th digit is the last digit of the year, and the following two digits indicate the week. The string of numbers 050 would indicate a laptop manufactured during the 50th week of the year 2020.
Where Is My Serial Number Located?
To find your serial number, the first place you should look is on the bottom of your laptop. It’s usually printed on a label along with the product number, model number, and warranty length. If you don’t see the label, it may be located inside the battery compartment.
Where Else Can I Find the Serial Number?
The serial number is also located in the System Information window of your HP laptop. To open the System Information window, use your laptop’s built-in keyboard to enter the key combination Fn + Esc (on some laptops it may be Ctrl+Alt+S).
