HP Pavilions ship with a serial number used to identify each unit. Unlike the product name and number, which apply to a specific group of units, the serial number is unique to each computer.

If your computer still displays the sticker near the back of the tower, the serial number also can be found there. Look for the year of manufacture amongst the various letters and numbers.

Find out which Motherboard Model and Serial Number you have on your Windows PC. Check Motherboard details using any one of these 5 methods.

If you want to find your computer's serial number, there are a couple of different ways you can get it. We explain why you might need it and how to get it.