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    How to identify older Dell Laptop?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by archer, Jun 29, 2006.

  1. archer

    archer Newbie

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    I am helping a friend with an older Dell. How do I find identify which model it is? The person purchased if off ebay 2 years ago. It has a front loading (left front) optical drive. I'm not sure if this is a US model as the info tag on the bottom has lots of asian characters on it preceeding the various info.
    What I could get is : Dell LBL P/N 2U934.
    Thats as much as I have so far, any suggestions are appreciated.
    Thanks
     
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  2. Amber

    Amber Notebook Prophet NBR Reviewer

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    Does it not have the model series besides the power button and lights? Most of the recent ones do. Then again it could be wiped off too.

    another option is to go to start-->programs-->accessories-->system tools-->system information
     
    Amber, Jun 29, 2006
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  3. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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  4. E1505Guy

    E1505Guy Notebook Consultant

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    Also, try Belarc Advisor ( www.belarc.com). Click the Free Download link, install and run. It should identify everything in the system inluding the model, all presented in an IE window.
     
    E1505Guy, Jun 29, 2006
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