If you have the serial number, include that in the report. In fact, your laptop may already have the needed tracking software. Most major manufacturers include code for Absolute Software's. Tracking a stolen Asus laptop Can I track my laptops location if the thieves try to pawn the latop isn't the pawn shop responsibility to enter the laptop serial number and the windows key into a database for the police to see if it was stolen?
Looking up an HP laptop model number based on a serial number is easy to do using an online tool provided by HP. If you have access only to a list of serial numbers for your company's laptops and you want to update an asset tracking database, you'll need additional information about each computer. For instance, the model number is one important detail that you will want to enter into your records. Obtaining this information is as easy as typing a serial number into a Web form and writing down the model number provided by the HP website.
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How To Track A Laptop With Serial Number
Launch a Web browser and navigate to the HP PartSurfer website (link in Resources).
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Select your geographical region in the drop-down list, and then click 'Close' on the pop-up window that opens to confirm your selection has been saved.
Step 3
Enter the serial number for the computer you wish to look up and click the 'Arrow' icon next to the input field. The information for the serial number you entered is displayed, including the product number and full description of the computer.
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About the Author
John Granby began his writing career in 2000 as a founding member of a tech industry website targeted at WAP developers. He has provided in-depth coverage of the wireless industry, served as a speaker at several conferences and authored a book on Bluetooth. Granby earned a Bachelor of Science in computer engineering from Purdue University.