What is the difference between the serial number and SNID?

• You can use either the serial number or the SNID to identify your computer when contacting eMachines for technical assistance. The serial number has twenty-two characters (numbers and letters).
• The SNID has eleven or twelve numbers.

Where are the serial number and SNID located on my notebook or netbook?

The serial number and SNID are both printed on a white label underneath the computer.

Where are the serial number and SNID located on my desktop?

The serial number and SNID are both printed on a white label near the bottom of the right-hand side panel.

Using eMachines Identity Card to find the serial number

For computers that shipped with the Microsoft® Windows® 7 Operating System, eMachines provides an application entitled Identity Card, which can be used to display the serial number for your computer.

To launch Identity Card:

1. Click Start and then All Programs
2. Click on the eMachines folder
3. Click on Identity Card

Alternatively, the serial number will be located in the BIOS which can be entered by pressing the F2 key when powering on the computer.

Where are the serial number and SNID located on my monitor?

The serial number and SNID are both printed on a white label on the rear of your eMachines monitor.

For a Windows-based PC

To find out which version of Windows you are using, please click Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System.

You will be able to see the version of Windows your computer is running on the window that opens.

For an Android Smartphone / Tablet

Open the Apps list and tap Settings > About phone / About tablet. Look under Android version to see which version your phone is running.