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Replacing Motherboard

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+ Reply to ThreadResults 1 to 2 of 2 Thread: Replacing MotherboardBookmark & Share LinkBack URL LinkBack URL Add Thread to del.icio.usTweet this threadShare on FacebookReddit!Google+StumbleUponThread ToolsShow Printable VersionSubscribe to this Thread…Search Thread Advanced SearchToday, 04:37 PM#1Mark F Mark F is offlineNotebook Enthusiast Join Date Apr 2010Posts 22Rep Power 9 Default Replacing Motherboard
I am going to replace my motherboard and I am wondering if the number matches is that all I need to be concerned with?

My specs (double checked I didn't transpose any)

CF-74GCDCDBM and MB # DL3UP1600BAA,

Looking at one on ebay with same # DL3UP1600BAA.


I shouldn't have to worry about BIOS flashing or anything right? I should be able to just swap them out? How about the first boot, will there be a conflict with the OS? I usually use W7 pro, not worried about other OS I have.

Thanks for any input.
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CF-74GCD mk3 Core Duo 4 GB ram Momentus XT 750GB Hybrid Hard Drive
CF-72X3J mk5 2.5GHz 1.20 GB ram
CF-72XCJ mk5 1.8Ghz 1.20 GB ram
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As long as the board doesn't have a bios password it should drop in.

The OS may detect the change and ask a couple questions. This is no different then swapping a HDD from one unit to an identical unit in my experience.

Set bios to defaults first time around.

Good luck. Report back.
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