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    Dell Inspiron 8600/8600c Motherboards

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Ghost Shadow, Mar 28, 2005.

  1. Ghost Shadow

    Ghost Shadow Newbie

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    Are the motherboards from an earlier Inspiron 8600 (parallel/Serial ports) the same as a newer 8600c (no parallel or serial ports)?

    In other words, can I transfer the following from a 8600c to an earlier 8600 motherboard; basically transfer everything?

    Do I need to modify the newer 8600c to accommodate the older 8600 board?

    Intel Pen M Processor 755 2.0GHz, 1GB ddr 333MHz 2 dimms, 128mb ATI Mo Ra 9600 Pro, etc.

    Thank You!!
     
    Ghost Shadow, Mar 28, 2005
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  2. bootleg2go

    bootleg2go Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    I really doubt it. notebook mother boards are rarely inter-changable even from the same manufacturer and never between manufacturers. There is just usually too much change in the mechanical design between each modle or sub-model.

    Jack

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    bootleg2go, Mar 29, 2005
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