Identifying the labels
The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer:
●Service
◦Product name (1). This is the product name affixed to the front of your computer.
◦Serial number (s/n) (2). This is an alphanumeric number that is unique to each product.
◦Part number/Product number (p/n) (3). This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. The part number helps a service technician to determine what components and parts are needed.
◦Model description (4). This is the number you need to locate documents, drivers, and support for your computer.
◦Warranty period (5). This number describes the duration of the warranty period for this computer.
Have this information available when you contact technical support. The service tag label is affixed to the bottom of the computer.
●Regulatory
●Modem approval
●Wireless certification
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