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    Studio 15 motherboard

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Dspr_02, May 31, 2009.

  1. Dspr_02

    Dspr_02 Notebook Evangelist

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    Is it possible to replace my studio 1536's motherboard with that of a 1535 or 1537?
     
    Dspr_02, May 31, 2009
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  2. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    It certainly is. Another member here, JohnByeBye, did exactly that; he replaced his 1536's motherboard with that of a 1535. ;)
     
    Mastershroom, May 31, 2009
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  3. Dspr_02

    Dspr_02 Notebook Evangelist

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    Oh thank god....I feel much better knowing that for about 300 cad (Shipping + Items) I can get a nice C2D and a better video card!
     
    Dspr_02, May 31, 2009
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  4. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    Yeah, JohnByeBye was not impressed with the AMD-based 1536. Just make sure you get the motherboard with the ATi 3450 graphics card, because the 1535 also has a different motherboard with the Intel X3100 integrated graphics.

    For the record, you can also swap it for a 1537 motherboard, which is what I would do if I were you. The 1537 is also Intel-based, but on a newer platform (Intel Montevina w/PM45 chipset) than the 1535 (Intel Santa Rosa w/PM965 chipset). The 1535 can use up to 667MHz RAM and 800MHz FSB processors; the 1537 can do 800MHz and 1066MHz RAM and FSB, respectively.
     
    Mastershroom, May 31, 2009
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  5. JohnByeBye

    JohnByeBye Notebook Evangelist

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    Just here to say that Mastershroom is correct in his posts. :D

    I sold my 1536 Motherboard on ebay for 80 bucks. You may be able to get more since they are extremely rare.

    Also, you will have to purchase a new heatsink for the Intel motherboard, the AMD heatsink is not compatible.

    If you plan on getting the ATI HD3450 graphics then this is heatsink that will you need:

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    JohnByeBye, May 31, 2009
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