What does the model numbers mean?

[Ralph_Bohm]

Just thought I'd ask what the model numbers mean. Mine is:

Pavilion 590 P0053W

I'm going to presume the "w" designates where the system was purchased; in my case it was Walmart. 

It's interesting as there is such a long list. 

[NonSequitur777 · Accepted solution]

@Ralph_Bohm,

Welcome to our HP User Forum!

Yes, that's correct!

The "w" at the end of the HP Pavilion 590-P0053w model number is a designation that this particular version of the desktop computer was sold exclusively through Walmart. This is a common practice in the computer industry, where different retailers may offer slightly different versions of the same model with different product codes to help differentiate their inventory.

Here are some other examples of suffixes used by HP:

• "c" - HP uses the "c" suffix to denote models sold through Costco.
• "d" - HP uses the "d" suffix to denote models sold through its direct online store.
• "t" - HP uses the "t" suffix to denote models sold through its business channels.
• "z" - HP uses the "z" suffix to denote models sold through Best Buy.

It's important to note that the use of these letters or suffixes may vary depending on the specific model and the region where the computer is being sold. Additionally, not all HP models sold through different retailers or channels may have a suffix attached to their model number.

Hope this was helpful.

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777

[Ralph_Bohm]

Hello NonSequitur777,

Thank you for the info. I've just gotten home for the next 24 hours before having to head back out for another week of trucking tomorrow afternoon.

In the meantime, the 32GB of RAM that you'd suggest I order has arrived and I have just installed them into the 2 slots on the MB. It already seems a lot faster. After I send this message, I will open Fusion 360 and see what it can do. I am still due to receive the 1TB SSD on Wednesday so that will have to wait until next Monday for installation. 

Oh, and while I was installing the RAM, I dropped the front panel and in doing so tore out the little connector that goes to the on/off switch. I "borrowed" one from my other Pavilion 590 for the time being and will look up where I can purchase a replacement. 

Here is a picture of my handiwork:

Ralph

[NonSequitur777]

@Ralph_Bohm,

You are welcome, and if you have any follow-up questions, don't hesitate to ask.

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777

[NonSequitur777]

@Ralph_Bohm,

And btw, the part you need has (most likely, lacking HP confirmation/documentation) part number L14645-001, and can be purchased here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/134198800847.

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777