The serial number or service tag of your equipment is essential, especially when you need to request repairs or if you encounter any issues with your equipment. Finding the serial number or service tag is simple; you can usually find this information in one or several places, depending on the type of equipment you have.
[ACCORDION] Yubikey
If you're looking to identify your Yubikey serial number, the S/N is printed on the back of the Yubikey as shown in the below image under the QR code:
[ACCORDION] Apple Devices
If you're looking to identify your Mac, there are a few methods you can utilize.
- Select 'About This Mac': The quickest and simplest option is to select 'About This Mac' from the Apple menu, located in the top left-hand corner of your screen.
- Use System Information: On your keyboard, press and hold the Option key while selecting the Apple menu, then click 'System Information' from the menu bar. The System Information app, will provide more detailed information on your Mac. You can learn more about how to use these tools to identify your Mac through Apple's support website.
- Check the device itself: In the event that you don't have access to your Mac or it won't start up, you can still find the serial number by checking underneath the device near the regulatory markings. Additionally, the serial number can be found on the original packaging, next to the barcode label.
[ACCORDION] Dell Devices
If you need to locate the Dell Service Tag on your computer, it’s essential to know that this serial number is unique to your device and is used for identifying your system's warranty status and other important information.
- Use the SupportAssist app: If you have a Microsoft Windows device, use the SupportAssist app to automatically scan your device and identify the service tag.
- Use Command Prompt: Open Command Prompt by searching for it in the Windows Operating System. Type in 'wmic bios get serialnumber' and press Enter to view the serial number for your computer.
- Visit the Dell website: If you've registered your Dell computer with Dell, you can log in to your account on the Dell website and find your service tag there.
- Check the bottom panel: The Service Tag or Express Service Code is located on the bottom panel. On some laptops like the Dell XPS and Precision mobile workstations, a flap covers the label.
[ACCORDION] Lenovo Devices
If you need to find the serial number of your Lenovo computer, there are a few different methods you can try depending on whether your computer is powered on or off.
Use Command Prompt: Open Command Prompt by searching for it in the Windows Operating System. Type in 'wmic bios get serialnumber' and press Enter to view the serial number for your computer.
Visit Lenovo Support Website: Go to http://support.lenovo.com and hover over the PC section and click on 'Detect Your Product.' Your computer's serial number will be displayed on the resulting page.
Look on the outside of the computer: If your computer will not power on, try looking on the outside of your computer for a printed label. Look for the "S/N" label, which indicates the serial number of your computer.