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    Finding my model Number

    Discussion in 'HP' started by StealMySoda, Nov 14, 2008.

  1. StealMySoda

    StealMySoda Newbie

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    So, I'm planning on reinstalling vista, so need to download drivers.
    However, the model number which is displayed on the base of my laptop doesn't match the specifications of my laptop.
    I have a dv2890nr (according to the base), but the specs on the HP website says it should have a 7100m (I have a 8400m GS) see:
    h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c01391863&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&product=3686751
    So I thought that maybe it could be the very similar named dv2890ca
    h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c01391866&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&product=3691901

    but it doesn't have the HDMI listed in the specs.

    Can anyone shed any light as to which is my model?

    I deleted the SWsetup folder unfortunately so I can't get them through that method.

    Thanks for the help :)
     
  2. Harper2.0

    Harper2.0 Back from the dead?

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    well since both of the video cards are nvidia cards, they'll have the same drivers. If the other components have the correct drivers, then I would suggest you get all of those drivers and get the drivers for your video card from www.laptopvideo2go.com
     
  3. StealMySoda

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    I'm not actually looking for the video card drivers. They were just reference points in the 'specs'.

    I'm just trying to find my actual model number, as its not dv2890nr as I don't have a 7100m