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    Question on motherboard compatibility.

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by Ash Rai, Aug 16, 2007.

  1. Ash Rai

    Ash Rai Newbie

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    Hi Acer owners and experts!

    My Aspire 5002WLCi's motherboard got fried, I found a motherboard of Acer Aspire 5003WLMi ZL5 online, I was wondering if the motherboards are compatible across 5000 series. Does anyone know? It would be a ton of help, thank you.
     
    Ash Rai, Aug 16, 2007
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  2. Orlbuckeye

    Orlbuckeye Notebook Evangelist

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    I doubt it. Laptops aren't like desktops. The one good thing at least with my mobo is acer made it so it's more likely to be available in a couple of years. Try contacting Acer.
     
    Orlbuckeye, Aug 17, 2007
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    downloads No, Dee Dee, no! Super Moderator

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    Yes it is. Aspire 300x and 500x all have the same mobo. The difference is in the processor.
     
    downloads, Aug 17, 2007
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    If thats the case, can another processor (like duo core) be installed in the Aspire 3680?
     
    Pzyborg, Aug 25, 2007
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    The processor compability is determined by the chipset of the mobo.
     
    Orlbuckeye, Aug 25, 2007
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    Still, can the 3680's processor be upgraded and if so, to what?
     
    Pzyborg, Aug 25, 2007
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    Incursis, Aug 26, 2007
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