The serial number is located on the bottom of, or underneath, the computer.
Never understood this one on Dell's part. The Service TAG is the Serial number and can be found usually on the bottom of a laptop on a 2-3 long bar-code label. Often looks different on a desktop since they have more room on the back. ~SB. Dell boxes have both a Service Tag and a Service Code IIRC. The Service Tag is the serial number, and the Service Code is essentially a shortened version that you can use on their tech support website to uniquely identify your box.  Best Answer: It sould be on a sticker on the bottom part of the laptop. If not download Belarc Advisor-http://www.belarc.com the program is so small that it even fits on a floppy. You can even run it off a flash drive. Belarc Advisor gives you a full detail report about your computer right on your web browser. That's very good when you need any info about your computer for tech support. Dell has it's own numbers used for tracking and those are the Service Tag and Express Service Code. Neither of these is considered the SN however. The Serial Number usually starts with CN-and is 20 digits long. On my m1330 it's right on the bottom on it's own sticker, with a hardware revision number. Sometimes it's under the battery and you'll have to remove it to find it. Finding the serial number on a laptop is tricky if you don't know where to look. Laptops generally have several tags containing various codes. On a Dell laptop, the serial number is located on the bottom of, or underneath, the computer. The serial number identifies a laptop and is used as proof of ownership. Instructions. Close the screen of your Dell Latitude laptop. Turn the laptop over. Look for a tag containing a five-to seven-character code that includes numbers and letters. This code is the computer's serial number. The tag is located near the middle of the back of the computer, on a thin white strip. On Dell laptops, the serial number is also referred to as the service tag Check the rear of the laptop where the docking station connector is located. Some Latitudes may conceal these connectors under a hinged, plastic cover. Look for a sticker with a Service Tag number. Related Reading: How to Find an iPod Touch's Serial Number. Step 4. Start the computer and repeatedly press F2 as the system boots to enter the setup. Typically, you press F2 when the Dell logo appears, but repeatedly pressing F2 helps avoid mistiming this key-press. Look for Service Tag in the information list on the first setup screen. Do not confuse this tag with the Windows tag, which may be located in the same area on the computer. Go online to find your service tag, if you can't find the sticker. Navigate to Dell's support site and search for System Profiler.. When prompted for the scan answer Yes to allow it. Dell will scan your computer and find your serial number. Check your serial number right from your computer by clicking on the Start button, choosing Run and typing cmd. When the command window appears, type wmic bios get serialnumber, then press Enter to see the serial number. 1 Write down your serial number and keep it in a safe place. 2  Over time the label that is affixed to your Dell computer may begin to fade and wear off, so keeping your serial number in written form will make it easier to get service when you need it. Step 3. Turn the Latitude over and look for a Service Tag sticker on the underside of the laptop. Step 4. Start the computer and repeatedly press F2 as the system boots to enter the setup. Typically, you press F2 when the Dell logo appears, but repeatedly pressing F2 helps avoid mistiming this key-press. Look for Service Tag in the information list on the first setup screen. On most of Dell's laptops the serial number is on a label located on the bottom of the case. However on some Latitude's you have to look under the battery. They typically start with the letters CN-.... Hope that helps. Well it not a serial # you want or need it's the service tag and or the Exprees service code. Both of these are on a sticker on the bottom of the notebook. There is a model # other than what Dell calls it. My C610 has a model # of PP01L. And there is a Dell LBL P/N #. Like all Dell computers, the Latitude uses a unique service tag as the laptop's serial number. This service tag uniquely identifies your computer and allows Dell technicians to quickly pull up your Latitude's hardware configuration. Step 4. Start the computer and repeatedly press F2 as the system boots to enter the setup. Typically, you press F2 when the Dell logo appears, but repeatedly pressing F2 helps avoid mistiming this key-press. Look for Service Tag in the information list on the first setup screen.
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