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    Little help with my new M17

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Chefchenko, Mar 31, 2009.

  1. Chefchenko

    Chefchenko Notebook Guru

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    Hey guys been lurking and reading the posts for a few weeks in anticipation of getting my M17.

    Little question, and I am quite embarassed to ask... Where is my serial number?!?!? there is no sticker on the bottom of the laptop with windows key, just a black stick saying "Alienware M17 R1". I've tried Belarc Advisor but no luck there as you can see below:

    System Model
    Windows Vista Home Premium (x64) Service Pack 1 (build 6001) Alienware M17 W841.B10
    System Serial Number: 0123456789012345
    Chassis Serial Number: 0123456789012345
    Enclosure Type: Other

    Looking to get some insurrance and need the SN for this. Tried Chatting with a guy at Alienware called John L. who said hello and nothing more.

    Any help will be greatly appreciated.
     
    Chefchenko, Mar 31, 2009
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  2. Kanuni

    Kanuni Notebook Geek

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    under battery, there is some serials. maybe you find there what you are searching.
     
    Kanuni, Mar 31, 2009
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  3. Alienware-Armando

    Alienware-Armando Company Representative

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    The PC number should be located under the battery. Let us know.
     
    Alienware-Armando, Mar 31, 2009
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  4. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    lol you can also use the program magic jelly beans
     
    The_Moo™, Mar 31, 2009
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  5. Chefchenko

    Chefchenko Notebook Guru

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    Cheers for the replies guys,

    I'm guessing the SN will be the number printed on the white Alienware marked sticker starting: PC-E******A? does that look about right?

    Cheers for the program Mr Moo, it did indeed find the windows key... and funny enough its the same as the one under the battery!
     
    Chefchenko, Mar 31, 2009
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  6. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    duh its saposed to be ;)
     
    The_Moo™, Mar 31, 2009
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  7. Chefchenko

    Chefchenko Notebook Guru

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    NO WAY! SERIOUSLY? OH MY GAWD! (thats attempt at a yank cheerleader.. i think i did good!)
     
    Chefchenko, Mar 31, 2009
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  8. Alienware-Armando

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    Yes, that would be your system's serial number.
     
    Alienware-Armando, Apr 1, 2009
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