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    MB Compatibility (X52N and K52N)

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Murdok, Mar 15, 2012.

  1. Murdok

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    Hello!

    I have an Asus X52N with a fried motherboard (almost a cup of coffee spilled on it) and I want to have it repaired. Problem is that a new mb is way too expensive so I`ve found an Asus K52N with a broken display.

    I know that the first letter of the model represents the chassis and materials used, but before buying the K52N I wanted to ask you guys if the swap will be possible.

    Also, I`ve noticed that on the back of the X52N on a sticker says : "MB model : K52N". Still, I would like your input on the matter.

    Thanks!
     
    Murdok, Mar 15, 2012
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  2. tijo

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    If i'm not mistaken, the motherboard is the same between the X## and K## models so an X52 should have the same mobo as a K52, an X53, the same as a K53 and so on. Isn't the X52 an European model?
     
    tijo, Mar 15, 2012
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  3. ALLurGroceries

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    Just check the port layouts and the overall layout of the components, if they match it should generally work since the X and K series are the same give or take a few specifications.
     
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  4. Murdok

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    Looking at some internet pictures, the layout of the ports is the same, I cannot say the same about overall layout of the components because I don`t have the K52N, yet.

    Yes, the X52 is an European model.

    With all these I`m guessing that I have a fair chance of succeeding. I`ll return when I`ll have some results.

    Thanks for your opinions, guys!
     
    Murdok, Mar 16, 2012
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  5. Murdok

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    As promised, I come back with some results. The only physical difference between Asus X52N and Asus K52N is that X52N has WIN 7 and Radeon stickers on it, or at least that is all I`ve noticed.

    I decided that it would be best to swap the display. And the K52N with X52N display works like a charm with a small problem, but I`ll open another thread on that.

    Bottom line is that the MB got fried and so did the processor and a 2 GB RAM module and of course the keyboard acts like a mad one.

    I`ve attached two photos of the dead MB, just in case.
     

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    Murdok, Apr 9, 2012
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  6. King_Khan

    King_Khan Notebook Consultant

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    what happened to the laptop that all those parts fried? Was it water damage?
     
    King_Khan, Apr 14, 2012
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