How do you find out with model a laptop is?

[Bob I]

Since HP zd8000 is a series, we go to Google and look a bit.
So,
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=zd8000&btnG=Google+Search
then
http://www.getpartsonline.com/hp-compaq-pavilion-zd8000.html
then
http://www.getpartsonline.com/374427-001-n.html

End of problem.

 

[C.Joseph S. Drayton]

<sigh>

You've got a Ph.D. I would assume that you can probably comprehend
what you read.

Here's the original post.

"The laptop is a HP zd8000 laptop. The laptop's AC adapter is bust so
in order to purchase a new AC adapter, I need to know what
model/version the laptop is.
How can I find out?"

I'm getting bored so I will waste my time and explain to you that in
both the subject line and body of the article he asked how he could
find out the specific model of his laptop.

And for the record, if you went to the HP web site, you would see that
they sell 3 different models of AC adapte for the dv8000 series laptop
that I have. When I checked, my actual model number is dv8100cto. So
saying an adapter is an adapter could get you in trouble. The fact that
the box said dv8000us doesn't mean that all 3 adapters will work. Which
is of course why HP tells you to use their identifier to make sure you
are asking about the correct model.

Since I spent $2,000 for my laptop, I see no problem with making sure
that the adapter I would plug into it is the correct one. BTW, the
batteries are the same when talking about the high-capacity ones.

--

Sincerely,
C.Joseph Drayton, Ph.D. AS&T

CSD Computer Services
Web site: http://csdcs.tlerma.com/
E-mail: (e-mail address removed)

 

[M.I.5¾]

<sigh>... the OP ONLY NEEDS AN AC ADAPTER.

Indeed. But he needs an adapter for a HP laptop. HP have a long history of
making things proprietory. For example, I have an HP laptop here with a
power plug that has an unusual stepped outer part of the plug. I know of no
generic adaptor that offers a similar plug, thus I am forced to buy one from
HP - if I could figure out the exact model and type number of the laptop.

 

[M.I.5¾]

Classic example of taking things out of context to defend yourself. He
THOUGHT that the model number might effect his choice of power
adapters.

In the case of HP, the model number affects the choice of power supply
greatly. Even if the actual supply is the same, the connector can vary -
and HP often use non standard designs.

 

[M.I.5¾]

<sigh>

You've got a Ph.D. I would assume that you can probably comprehend
what you read.

Here's the original post.

"The laptop is a HP zd8000 laptop.

There is no such thing as a HP laptop that has the model number of simply
zd8000. That is a series number which encompasses numerous sub models and
variations on those sub models. The full and complete HP model number will
appear something like zd80NNxxx (number of trailing letters may vary).
Anything less will not identify the laptop accurately enough to ensure
getting the right adapter with the right plug.

 

[M.I.5¾]

Turn the damn thing over and read the tag. End of discussion!

That only establishes the sub model number. Within that model number HP use
a multitude of variations of motherboard and features. HP don't put the
full identifying information on the tally plate.

 

[Daave]

Indeed. But he needs an adapter for a HP laptop. HP have a long
history of making things proprietory. For example, I have an HP
laptop here with a power plug that has an unusual stepped outer part
of the plug. I know of no generic adaptor that offers a similar
plug, thus I am forced to buy one from HP - if I could figure out the
exact model and type number of the laptop.

I'm not following.

We know that OP has a ZD8000 series laptop. Wouldn't this adapter fit
the bill:

http://www.shopping.hp.com/product/...Hn9H2qLWqjTCp4cCjH7Gn4rlXrxQSnrQgbN!100970662

Or http://tinyurl.com/2sv34b

 

[Daave]

I'm not following.

We know that OP has a ZD8000 series laptop. Wouldn't this adapter fit
the bill:

http://www.shopping.hp.com/product/...Hn9H2qLWqjTCp4cCjH7Gn4rlXrxQSnrQgbN!100970662

Or http://tinyurl.com/2sv34b

Nevermind. I just saw your other posts.

Boy, HP sure makes things difficult!

 

[Daave]

HP don't put the full identifying information on the tally plate.

That is so incredibly ridiculous of them not to properly identify their
own products in a straightforward way!

 

[Bob I]

Nevermind. I just saw your other posts.

Boy, HP sure makes things difficult!

I think they got the idea from the boys over in the inkjet cartridge
design department.

 

[smlunatick]

That is so incredibly ridiculous of them not to properly identify their
own products in a straightforward way!

If the laptop is still configured as when you receive it, you may be
able to locate these details if you enter the serial number into HP's
warranty system on their web site (if it is still active??)

 

[Daave]

If the laptop is still configured as when you receive it, you may be
able to locate these details if you enter the serial number into HP's
warranty system on their web site (if it is still active??)

Yes, that is why I originally posted the following link to the OP:

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/...8&product=18073&lc=en&dest_page=product&cc=us

Still, if they can put a serial number on the bottom of the laptop,
surely they can put the *complete* model number there, too!

 

[M.I.5¾]

Yes, that is why I originally posted the following link to the OP:

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/...8&product=18073&lc=en&dest_page=product&cc=us

Still, if they can put a serial number on the bottom of the laptop,
surely they can put the *complete* model number there, too!

I have been dealing with HP long before they entered the IT market. Little
has changed over those 40 years.