Laptop Serial Number

Should the serial number on the underside of the laptop case, a 2010 made G62, agree with the serial number reported by Belarc Advisor, which I believe is taken from the motherboard, assuming the board is the original?
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Yes it should (assuming the system board is the original one).
Check the system information window in the BIOS and that should also display the serial number without using 3rd party software.
That is the number you should compare with what is on the sticker that has the product number and serial number.

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