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    Need help modifying inspiron

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by mukunds, Dec 6, 2011.

  1. mukunds

    mukunds Newbie

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    Hey guys,

    I have a dell inspiron n4030. I'm fed up with the on board 0.3mp webcam and wanna try modifying and installing a hd webcam in its place. Looked up the model number of the hd webcam of 14R(n4110) to be T3NPC. Before i order this module from dell though i'm convinced its possible is there anything extra I should order. Will the webcam cable be the same for both the old and new modules? And I'm not worried about warranty issues since i'm outta warranty on it anyway. :D


    p.s. I really dont need suggestions that I could rather buy a usb hd webcam and be done with it. I just wanna give a shot modding this. Just wanna confirm if this is possible and if anyone has tried the same before I order the module.


    Thanks in advance :)
     
    mukunds, Dec 6, 2011
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  2. homank76

    homank76 Alienware/Dell Enthusiast

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    Will it fit properly?
     
    homank76, Dec 9, 2011
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  3. JohnByeBye

    JohnByeBye Notebook Evangelist

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    To me it looks like the cables are different. I'm not sure though.

    Inspiron n4030:

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    Inspiron n4110:

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    JohnByeBye, Dec 14, 2011
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    mukunds Newbie

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    Thanks for clarifying JohnByeBye. Yeah i think the cables seem different too. Will check if its possible 2 change the cable too and if thats compatible with the motherboard on my inspiron. Need to find the product code of the flex cable now.
     
    mukunds, Dec 15, 2011
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