What Is My Laptop Model? Here Are 5 Methods to Check It
When you want to upgrade or replace a certain component of your laptop, you have to make sure the new component is completely compatible with your device by checking the model number. Besides, if you want to ask for technical support from the manufacturer, you will need to provide your laptop model number.
So, it is quite helpful and important to get known about the model number of your computer. But for some users, it is kind of difficult to find computer model. What is my laptop model? What computer am I using? Don’t worry, keep reading and you will get some simple methods to find computer model.
Method 1: Find Model Number on Your Laptop Body
Actually, there is a printed sticker affixed to your laptop (or laser etched into the cover in some devices) which displays most of your computer specifications, including the model number of course. The location of the sticker might vary from different devices, but it will be prominently displayed on a certain part for your laptop.
Commonly, you might find your laptop model number in the following locations:
- On the top cover
- On the bottom of the laptop case
- On the frame around the computer screen
- On the keyboard area
- On the LCD Bezel of the laptop
This is a simple method, but it is not so convenient. If you want to search components on the internet as per the model number or send the information to the technical support, you have to type them manually.
Luckily, Windows 10 provides several utilities that can help you find computer model with ease and allow you to copy the information. They are listed below and you can have a try.
Method 2: Use System Information
To find laptop model number using System Information, just follow the steps below.
Step 3: Keep in the System Summary section, and you will find the System Model item in the right pane.
Method 3: Use DirectX Diagnostic Tool
DirectX Diagnostic Tool is a built-in program in Windows that reports detailed information about the DirectX components and drivers installed on your system. Here’s how to use this tool to find computer model.
Step 2: Input dxdiag and then click the best match from the search result to run this tool.
Method 4: Use Command Prompt
You can also get your laptop model directly by executing a certain command. Here’s how to do that:
Step 1: Invoke Run window.
Step 3: Input the command wmic csproduct get name in the console and press Enter key to execute it.
Then, your laptop model number will be displayed directly.
Method 5: Use Windows PowerShell
Now, you can see your laptop model under the displayed Model column.
Originally published at https://www.partitionwizard.com on August 12, 2020.
