How can the find my serial number of my computer?

Serial Numbers are normally found on a label on the item but in some cases they are printed in the manual or a piece of paper that came with the item.

They are normally Numeric or Alphanumeric e.g. 0123456789 or A1B2C3E4

Desktop Computer

The location and name of the serial number will vary depending on which make an model of computer you are using.

In most cases the serial number is located on the Box/Case itself

Serial Numbers may be refered to as

  • Serial
  • Serial Number
  • Serial No.
  • Asset Number
  • Service Tag
  • S/N

These are normally near or next to the barcode.

Examples:

Service Tag

Service Tag

Asset Number

S/N 2

 

Laptop

Laptop Serial Numbers are normally located on the bottom of the laptop or under the battery compartment.

S/No

S/N 1

Serial Number 6

 

Printers/Mobile Device or other devices

Other Devices serial numbers could come in all sorts of different shapes and sizes. Like in the examples below. These are normally printed stuck on labels and are located on the back of devices. In most cases there is a barcode near or next to them.

S/No

S/N 1

Serial Number 6

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