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    Modding POS IBM 600E

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by jainer123, Oct 15, 2005.

  1. jainer123

    jainer123 Newbie

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    I can already probably guess the answer to my question...but here it is.

    I have an old ass ibm 600e the specs are as follows:

    PII 366
    96mb ram
    9G HD

    and graphics etc. that would accompany a laptop that bad...haha.

    My question is, is it possible for me to strip it and use the case to make a new one?
     
    jainer123, Oct 15, 2005
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  2. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Well...you've probably already guessed my answer - it's no - not possible. You should get a new laptop if you want to do that.

    The reason you can't do it is because you wouldn't be able to find a motherboard to fit the old chassis. They are made specifically for one notebook.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Oct 15, 2005
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    A little more memory and it might work as a internet surfing machine.
     
    ZaZ, Oct 16, 2005
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  4. drumfu

    drumfu super modfu

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    the cost of parts (mobo + ram + HD + vidcard) would cost as much to get a new machine.
     
    drumfu, Oct 16, 2005
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