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    Can a person use a motherboard w/ diff part number as an replacement?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by tetutato, Apr 6, 2010.

  1. tetutato

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    Im selling this motherboard for dell studio 1535 that has the part number
    0M265C. The buyer's question is "My motherboard says M269C on it can I use this as an alternate?"
     
    tetutato, Apr 6, 2010
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    cmon 43 views and nobody knows?
     
    tetutato, Apr 7, 2010
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    Cmon somebodys got to know. The question is does the part number of the motherboard have to be the same for it to work as an replacement.
     
    tetutato, Apr 8, 2010
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    Generally, yes it needs to be the same.

    The only times it doesn't is if the part was phased out with a replacement, such as they had to change the video system due to a problem. The replacement part may have a new number.

    The only other time is if they upgraded it, and left the parts all identical, such as a minor revision, however this almost always requires at least a few other parts to make work, such as a new lower casing.

    So no, odds are it will not fit.
     
    leslieann, Apr 9, 2010
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    I believe if they have the same video card (onboard vs dedicated) you can use them alright.
     
    crayonyes, Apr 9, 2010
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