How to check for original hp laptops

Lumber_Jack · ‎12-03-2013

The retailers where I live I do not trust!!!
Unfortunately I cannot order online and even if I can, I want sure proof ways to check if an hp laptop is original.
Because I've seen the china ones also an they look the same and feel the same even have a good running OS and it makes it so hard to tell.
If it's a brand new laptop, which means the retailer only allows you to inspect the BIOS, how do you check for original hp laptops?? Is there anything?? A barcode, special serial number for checking online or anything else that can help me always buy an original hp laptop?

banhien · ‎12-03-2013

Hi,

HP laptops should have all information you need to know from model/product to serial number. The is a label with is at the bottom of your laptop or in the batter chamber. Please use the following example:

http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c00033108

After getting product # and serial number you can check the warranty:

http://h20565.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/wc/home?ac.admitted=1386061944028.876444892.492883...

With product number, you can check its full specs and compare what are on your machine.

Hope this answers your question.

BH
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Lumber_Jack · ‎12-04-2013

This works. Granted. However these fake manufacturers are getting smarter by the minute. Why do I say this?

1. I've seen a fake china laptop with a serial number under. Which if checked online corresponds to its specs and color and everything. But it's a sure fake because when you boot it, instead of "HP" logo, it appears as "GOOD LAPTOPS" with funny transitions all over.

But the serial number is a correct serial number which they might have gotten from an original device from hp and replicated it. I want sure ways to identify these fake devices through BIOS or some other method.

But thanks anyway. Your answer has a good impact on helping minimize the rate of fake hp devices. It can help. But it honestly isn't the full surest way to be sure.. All other answers are welcome. Thanks @banhien.

omkAr007 · ‎01-12-2016

Iam going to buy a hp laptop.Is they have possible to get sometimes duplicate product in flipkart. How can i verify the laptop is genuine and original. Could please me perfect solution. iam scared. I read this comments.

PeerOne · ‎01-12-2016

@omkAr007 wrote:
Iam going to buy a hp laptop.Is they have possible to get sometimes duplicate product in flipkart. How can i verify the laptop is genuine and original. Could please me perfect solution. iam scared. I read this comments.

Then you need to contact HP support about this.

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