You can check your dell laptop’s model name and serial number to see if the device still within it’s valid warranty period. You could also use it to troubleshoot any hardware issues or verify it’s authenticity.
The easiest way to check the model and serial number is from the stickers on your laptop. you may generally find them on the back of your laptop. The serial number should be right near the barcode/QR code and usually next to Service Tag orST.
you may find the laptop model along with other information on a separate sticker, likely under Model or Model No. In some models, the same sticker may also contain all the details.
If you don’t have the sticker, you can still use some system applications and tools to find these details.
Use Windows Management Instrumentation Command
Windows uses the Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) for accessing varieties of management information on your computer and network. You can also use it to get several pieces of information about your computer, including the model and serial number. You need to use the WMI command-line (WMIC) commandson Command Promptfor this purpose.
And while you can use the WMIC equivalent, Get-WMIObject cmdlets to get these parameters using PowerShell, these cmdlets are already deprecated. So, if you want to get these parameters using PowerShell, we recommend using the Get-CimInstance cmdlet instead. WMI makes use of the Common Information Model (CIM) standard to depict the information of your system and devices. So, it is the newer version.
Check Dell SupportAssist
Another way you may check the above details is by using theDell SupportAssistapplication. It automatically checks your current system and displays all the relevant details. The laptop’s model and Service Number or Tag appear right on the app’s home screen. Additionally, it is also possible to check whether the laptop’s warranty has expired or not from this program.
Access BIOS
Your BIOS also stores different details on your laptop, its devices, and the operating system. You can also check your Dell laptop’s serial number and model name on the BIOS interface.
Check Other Apps for Laptop Model
Sometimes, you may want to know just the model of your dell Laptop. For instance, if you need to replace hardware components or the battery, the model name is enough to find the supporting devices. In such cases, you can make use of other system tools as well.
Windows 11 Setting
The new Settings user interface (UI) on Windows 11 shows many other pieces of information, including your laptop model.
System Information
The System Information utility shows all hardware and software information on your system. So, you can also use it to check your laptop model.
DirectX Diagnostic Tool
You can also check your model name on the DirectX Diagnostic tool, a Windows utility that helps diagnose issues related to DirectX components.
Battery Report
Another method you can try to learn the laptop’s model name is to create and check a battery report. It is especially a good idea in case you want to know the model name to replace your battery since you can also analyze your battery health at the same time.
