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post #21 of 26
12/15/11 at 5:19am
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Originally Posted by seamansilk View Post

here is the reason for changing serial #

a virus got into my system and changes the serial # & sku # which I would like to correct

microsoft now thinks I have counterfit win7 op sys

Pretty nasty virus that can do these things ... winknudge.gif

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post #22 of 26
1/24/12 at 10:09am
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Originally Posted by rafanumber1 View Post

You are ignorant or stupid you don't know that motherboards can go dead ?what is wrong with you? grow  up dude yourself

nothing is wrong with the member(s) - on a side note you are! BANNED!

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post #23 of 26
5/10/12 at 6:41am
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Originally Posted by dr/owned View Post

Ok dude, there is no legitimate reason anyone would want to change the serial number of a product. So right off the bat, I'm betting your story is a lie and you probably stole the motherboard or bought it stolen. The serial number is permanent and can NOT be changed. Period. Duh.

 

I can think of one legitimate reason for needing this, Service Tech replaced motherboard, forgets to set the serial number (at all) and for asset management purposes I'd like to set/correct it.

 

I know it's rare, but it's legitimate.

 

Cameron

post #24 of 26
5/10/12 at 7:31pm
Welcome to the forum, CharlieSierra24!

And you are quite correct... A related note is my own experience, which is that replacing a dead or damaged motherboard with a new (or refurbished) one does not automatically provide the correct serial number.

If not changed, this can lead to difficulty or downright unavailability of auto-identify options on manufacturer websites. WORSE, it could lead to MISidentification of a system and possibly damage resulting from bad BIOS flashes because of that misidentifcation.

Yes, many of us may not actually say yes to those options. But others do, and such a misidentification could be costly.

In short, there ARE legitimate reasons for wanting to change a serial number, even as I'm sure there are illegitimate ones. It's not really up to us to judge. We're here to help or at least share information!

Regards,
O Shadow Fox O
post #25 of 26
7/24/12 at 1:36am

Actually.  Duh! :)  there is a legitimate reason.  I used to be a tech in the field.  I wished he would have hung around and explained his reason...It was not stolen...HP/Compaq...when you change one of their motherboards...you have to run a utility...that you can download from their tech site.   You will change the serial number of the motherboard in the BIOS.  The computer will run fine if tattooing the motherboard.  Google it.  :)  So...instead of running people off...maybe you should understand what they are asking.  Ignorance really is bliss.  :)

 

I understand you guys just didn't get it and thought the worse...it's ok...it was 4 years ago and who cares right? LOL  have a good one!!!  I only posted because maybe someone will come across this thread and wonder the same thing. 

 

BTW...I didn't mean anything by my DUH!  Remark...

post #26 of 26
7/24/12 at 2:00am
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Originally Posted by Old tech View Post

Actually.  Duh! smile.gif  there is a legitimate reason.  I used to be a tech in the field.  I wished he would have hung around and explained his reason...It was not [URL=http:/Compaq...when]stolen...HP/Compaq...when[/URL] you change one of their motherboards...you have to run a utility...that you can download from their tech site.   You will change the serial number of the motherboard in the BIOS.  The computer will run fine if tattooing the motherboard.  Google it.  smile.gif  So...instead of running people off...maybe you should understand what they are asking.  Ignorance really is bliss.  smile.gif

I understand you guys just didn't get it and thought the worse...it's ok...it was 4 years ago and who cares right? LOL  have a good one!!!  I only posted because maybe someone will come across this thread and wonder the same thing. 

BTW...I didn't mean anything by my DUH!  Remark...

It amuses me, always, to have techies bragging about working for so and so notebooks manufacturers and coming here posting for assistance, describing a 1/2 a!'# problem and assuming that forum members would understand the problem.

We chase NO ONE here if the request for info is legit. Sure some members would come across as in-your-face type (we all now and then waking up on the wrong side of the bed) but deep down we all try to help each others out.

And my quote again to the OP, for you to understand what a bragging 1/2 a#§ query is all about ...
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Originally Posted by bencyp View Post

... I work for HP support center and once the serial number changes then the warranty is only valid for the old serial number.


then u should know how to do it urself. DO IT!


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Originally Posted by bencyp View Post

Any, looks like people here are not there to support or help other than crtisizing others. Thank all of you for your support. Never to ask help here again.


thanks for stopping by


cheers ...

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