You don’t know your device’s model designation? No model sticker is visible, or you can’t identify the model on the sticker? For many purposes – including finding the right memory – it’s essential to know the exact model designation of your device. We’ll show you how to find it.

How to find the model designation of your device

There are generally two ways to find out your device’s model designation: Either you check for a model sticker on the device, or you use a Windows program that displays the manufacturer’s information.

Device information via Windows program msinfo32

1. Open the search bar

Open the search bar in Windows 7 by clicking on the Windows symbol at the bottom left. From Windows 8 onwards, you can also press the [Windows] + [R] key combination.

2. Start msinfo32

In the search field, type msinfo32 and press “Enter.”

3. Evaluate the msinfo32 result

The system information for your device will be displayed. We have highlighted the important sections in green.

4. Find relevant system information

The result of msinfo32 can be extensive. We’ve explained the key information here:

Field	Information
System Model	Displays your device’s model designation.
Processor	Shows which CPU is installed in your device.
BaseBoard Product	Indicates the motherboard installed in your device.
Installed Physical Memory	Shows the amount of memory installed in your device.

5. Search using the model designation

To find the appropriate memory, simply use the name listed under System Model or BaseBoard Product and enter it into the search field above.

Find the model sticker on the device

For most manufacturers, the identification sticker can be found on the product’s back, near the power supply. For some devices, the model sticker is also hidden under the battery.

Soon we will list examples from the most common device manufacturers on where and how to find the model sticker and which information on the sticker is relevant.