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    M15x motherboard replacement

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by STiHiaL, Oct 9, 2015.

  1. STiHiaL

    STiHiaL Notebook Consultant

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    I've seen two part numbers of it: 072HGG 40GAB3900-A100 / A101 and 00G5VT 40GAB3900-A400
    Need to buy a new mobo for this little monster, and don't know which one to chose. Does anybody knows about any difference in those boards and which one will be better to buy? I will be thankful for any help.
     
    STiHiaL, Oct 9, 2015
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  2. kosti

    kosti Notebook Virtuoso

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    As far as I know, there is only one motherboard type for the M15X. Having already changed the motherboard on my M15X, I purchased a board with part number 00G5VT but I am pretty sure that part number 072HGG is exactly the same. Just check your old motherboard's part number and match it with that. If you look on e-bay most sellers list both part numbers for the same item. I don't know why Dell does this, but just as another example: I recently bought a power button cover strip for my M11x R1 which was actually made for the M11X R3 and had a different part number than the R1 but was exactly the same.

    BTW: be careful on e-bay if you buy a used or refurbished motherboard. Keep an eye on the seller's feedback rating. The board I got was missing the metal clip that holds down the Bluetooth card. I had to take the clip out of my dead board and glue it on the replacement board. Otherwise the replacement board works fine, but try to get a new board or a Dell refurbished board from a reputable seller.
     
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    kosti, Oct 10, 2015
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    fatboyslimerr Alienware M15x Fanatic

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    fatboyslimerr, Oct 11, 2015
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    STiHiaL Notebook Consultant

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    Thank you all for replies, bought 00G5VT. Will what will be shipped.
     
    STiHiaL, Oct 14, 2015
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