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    components downwards compatible?

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by Gildo Schuster, Apr 13, 2007.

  1. Gildo Schuster

    Gildo Schuster Newbie

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    Hi guys,

    sorry in advance if this has been answered elewhere but I couldn't find it.

    I've a broken Travelmate 320 and am thinking about buying an old used travelmate on ebay and subsequently trying to re-use the working (ram, hd, maybe the cd-drive) parts. Will this work?

    Cheers
     
    Gildo Schuster, Apr 13, 2007
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  2. mujtaba

    mujtaba ZzzZzz Super Moderator

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    Depends on the older model's motherboard.
    But I think it will be better if you buy a barebone laptop.
    Search eBay and other places and find compatible parts.
    But it might not be worth it,
    meaning that by paying a bit more you might be able to get a much better laptop.
     
    mujtaba, Apr 13, 2007
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