Mobile phones so riddled with serial numbers that although we do not see or know they are mostly unique or are directly linked to a model. In recent times these numbers have become more and more useful and have served as a repair tool, device detection and many other possibilities. Among them the PCBA number is one of the most important.
Possibly you have never heard of this number and you will not be able to do so unless you disassemble your mobile and examine it with a magnifying glass. But before starting to open it, we explain to you that some manufacturers do provide us with the option to find this number, others nevertheless hide it because the user will not need it on a regular basis.
Your mobile base has a unique PCBA number
In the manufacture of mobile phones, the main element is the motherboard and the component where all the circuits that compose it are assembled and this is where the PCBA appears, which is an acronym that corresponds to (Printed Circuit Board Assembly) the plate where all the components are mounted . This number can be used for many things, but unlike others it is unique and you cannot find two alike in the world.
If we lose our mobile, this would be a very safe method of identifying it, although it will be difficult to access the number. That is why manufacturers opt for the IMEI number, which is more accessible and easier to find, although you run the risk that the IMEI number can be changed even if it is not legally possible. The PCBA is formed from several parts called PCBs that are made up of resistors, diodes and capacitors that give life to smartphones.
How to know the PCBA number of a mobile
We mentioned earlier that this number cannot be easily found on mobiles, although some manufacturers are integrating number checking on their mobiles. This means that for example in OnePlus mobile phones and also in OPPO, we can find out the PCBA number of a smartphone in a few seconds. In the same way that we would do with the IMEI number, we only have to enter some codes in the phone application.
To know it, we will open the official call app and press * # 888 #. Instantly the corresponding number and a QR code will appear on the screen that transmits this information. Although we do not know, we only recommend using it in reliable sources such as the manufacturer’s own website or to obtain its own benefits. Misuse can lead to a serious problem.