How do i find my lenovo model number

Model number of any laptop computer usually consists of numbers and letters, and may include a series name. Model number is meant to identify an entire specific line up of laptop computers, and identical computers from the same line up will have identical or slightly varying model names. Unlike serial numbers, service tags or asset tags model name and number is not unique to each individual computer.

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ThinkCentre/ ThinkStation/ ThinkServer
IdeaPad and Lenovo notebooks
IdeaCentre and Lenovo desktops/ all-in-ones
Lookup Serial Number via Command Prompt

IBM-Lenovo computers have labels that are found on the back of the computer or sometimes can be hidden behind a battery or behind another back-side panel like a RAM or HDD door. Unless found on the back cover itself a label with the model number information will be found after removal of the battery on the bottom of the laptop computer. Please do not confuse a model number with a serial number.

IBM-Lenovo has released a lot of different series of laptops over the years and it is best to include the series name during your search to narrow down the results and to avoid confusion with the model numbers that cross-over between different series of IBM-Lenovo computers.
In some case the series name will be "Lenovo".

Try to include the full series name and model number in your search on our website for the most appropriate results:

i.e. Lenovo G50-70 20351

Sometimes the model maybe written on the user facing side of the laptop like the bezel, however it is still recommended to check the bottom panel label under the battery for a model number that Lenovo refers to as "Type", it will ensure that only the LCD options available for your specific computer are shown on our site:

i.e. ThinkPad T430 2355

Location of "Type" sticker under the battery:

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INSTRUCTIONS TO FIND MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER OF A LENOVO COMPUTER

If your computer will not turn on, try looking on the outside of your computer for a printed label. This sample is for one type of Lenovo - yours could look different. Look after S/N for your serial number.

If your computer still runs, go to http://support.lenovo.com. Hover over the PC section and click on Detect Your Product.

You will be directed to this page:

To go directly to Lenovo Find my product or serial number: https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/find-product-name

One more way to find your serial number:
In the Windows Operating System, search for Command Prompt. Open it and type: wmic bios get serialnumber in the command window and press Enter to get the serial number.

Once you have your serial number, you can look up your warranty:

Go to the Lenovo warranty look up page: https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/warrantylookup

To complete a Cherwell laptop support form, for the laptop serial number pictured above, you would fill out the form like this:

Make: Lenovo Thinkstation
Model: 30A....00 (the entry beside Machine Type Model)
Serial Number: M...0F (the entry beside Serial Number)

If you have more questions about this, email or call 864-656-3494.

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If you own a Lenovo product, you might need to find your Lenovo serial number for a number of reasons. If you go to the Lenovo website, it will ask you for the serial number in order to show you the specifications of your system or the warranty status of your product. If you phone Lenovo, they may ask you for the serial number to confirm a number of things such as Warranty, Specifications, etc.

Lenovo has a wide range of products and all of them have serial numbers on it. Following is the list of Lenovo products and possible places where you look for the serial number. You will find most serial numbers in the format similar to S/N 12-34XXX.

ThinkPad

Look for the serial number at the bottom of your ThinkPad machine or beneath the battery.

ThinkCentre/ ThinkStation/ ThinkServer

Look for the serial number at the side or back of your machine.

IdeaPad and Lenovo notebooks

Look for the serial number at the back of your machine.

IdeaCentre and Lenovo desktops/ all-in-ones

Look for the serial number at the rear chassis of the machine.

Smartphone

Usually, Smartphones and tablets do not have a serial number on visible parts. To find serial number tap Settings (System settings) > System (All settings) > System > About phone. Tap Status and you will see the IMEI and serial number of your phone

Tablet

To find the serial number, tap Settings (System settings) > System (All settings) > System > About tablet. Tap Status, and you will see the serial number of your tablet.

Monitor

For ThinkVision monitors, look for the serial number at the left edge of the monitor bezel.

For Lenovo monitors (not ThinkVision), look for the serial number on the rear cover.

System X

The serial number of System X high-end systems can be located at different places depending on the model. Looking in the system BIOS is the easiest way to find the Lenovo System X serial number.

Lookup Serial Number via Command Prompt

If you are using a Windows-based machine, you can find the serial number with a simple command.

Hold the Windows Key and Press R. In the run dialog, type cmd and click OK to open the command prompt.
In the command prompt window, type wmic bios get serialnumber and press Enter.
Your Lenovo product serial number will be shown on the screen.

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