How to find the part number for a HP laptop motherboard

If you have a HP or Compaq laptop, more than likely the motherboard has failed or is about to fail!

To find the part number of the motherboard, so you can replace the defective one:

1. Remove the RAM cover on the laptop
2. Remove the RAM from the holders
3. That's it. The part number or P/N will be listed. For example 454883-001 (Sometimes the part number is listed as SPS: 454883-001 however the same rule applies)
   

Now its possibe to find replacement parts for that specific model by typing this part number into google or even eBay.