How to Find Your Dell Service Tag {Complete Guide}

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Nolan Ryan
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All the modern Dell products have a service tag sticker in their product. The service tag is exclusive to the product. It is usually required when receiving customer support. If you are computer and you don’t have the clear sticker, then you can find it using Windows, Linux, or Android. We will discuss a few methods. We hope that might help to find your Dell Service Tag.

How to Find Your Dell Service Tag

Method 1: Locate the sticker on any Dell Product

Step 1: Finding the label on a laptop.

The tag is mostly found on the bottom of the laptop near the battery cover. Find out the 7 digit alphanumeric code next to or below the words “service tag” or “serial number.” Sometimes when you don’t see the sticker, lift the flap to expose it.

Step 2: Find the sticker on a desktop PC.

It is usually found with a white sticker on the back of the tower or a black label with white lettering. Either of them will have the 7 digit alphanumeric code next to or below the words “service tag” or “serial number.” Look for a white sticker on the back of the monitor in the case of All-in-One PC.

Step 3: Find the sticker on the printer.

You can lift the scanner lid. It will reveal a black label with white text with the words “Service Tag.” In the case of an old model, look for a large white sticker with a bar code on the backside of the unit. The service tag is a 7 digit alphanumeric code.

Step 4: Find the sticker on a monitor

Look for the back of the monitor, which says “service tag” in a black and white sticker. You can even find the service tag number on the invoice.

Step 5: Find the sticker on a tablet

On the backside of your device you will find a black Sticker with white letters on it. It is a 7 digit alphanumeric code.

Step 6: Find the sticker on a projector.

The black sticker is usually on the underside of the projector. If the sticker isn’t available there, then it’s the storage bag that came with the projector. Look for the 7 digits alphanumeric service tag code.

Method 2: Using SupportAssist for Windows

Step 1: Open SupportAssist.

The SupportAssist comes pre-installed in most of the Dell PCs and tablets. You can get it in the start menu under All programs→ Dell. If you have the SupportAssist installed, then it will display the 7 digits alphanumeric service tag. In case you don’t have SupportAssist, but you can get it on the internet, continue the next step.

If you don’t have SupportAssist and cannot get online, then follow the methods given below:

Step 2: Go to Dell website and you need to do this if the previous step did not provide you a service tag.

Step 3: Click Detect PC next to the “enter a dell service tag” field. Now Dell will scan your PC. If a window appears displaying information, then you have SupportAssist. Now you can look for the digit alphanumeric code. If SupportAssist is not found, you can see “you need SupportAssist” in the gray box.

Step 4: Now, agree to the terms and then click continue option. The SupportAssist app will begin to install.

Step 5: You must follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Once the installation is done, you can find the service tag in the window.

Method 3: Using the Windows Command Prompt

Step 1: Firstly, press Win+ S. This will take you to the windows search bar.

Step 2: Secondly,  type cmd or Command prompt in the search bar.

Step 3: Thirdly, click on Command Prompt in the search results.

Step 4: Lastly, type wmic bios to get the serial number at the prompt — press enter. You can get the service tag, which is the 7 digits alphanumeric code.

Method 4: Using an Android Tablet’s settings

Step 1: First of all, go to Android’s settings.

You could use this method if the Dell tablet came with Android instead of Windows. To find the settings, drag the notification bar and tap the gear.

Step 2: Next, scroll down and tap on about tablets.

Step 3: At last, you can find the service tag next to “service tag” or “serial number.” It is a 7 digit code consisting of both letters and numbers.

Method 5: Using Linux Commands

Step 1: Press Ctrl+ Alt+ T and This will take you to the terminal window.

Step 2: Now type dmidecode-system-serial-number and then press Enter.

Step 3: Now, enter your password and press enter. After this, it will show you the 7 digits alphanumeric service tag below the “Serial Number.”

Method 6: Booting into the BIOS

Step 1: First of all, turn off the computer.

If the service tags sticker s missing and you aren’t able to use Windows or Linux methods, then find the service tag in the BIOS.

Step 2: After that, turn on the PC and press F2. Press the key as soon as you see the Dell logo. It will bring you to the BIOS.

Step 3: Lastly, find the service tag in the system information. The service tab on the screen opens by default. You may have to explore it sometimes. It is a 7 digit code that contains both letters and digits.

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Conclusion

Lastly, we have discussed the methods where you can find the Dell service tag for a printer, tablet, or other Dell products. We hope you are available to determine the dell service tag using the above methods.