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    Switching the internals of two laptops?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Hungry Man, Mar 19, 2011.

  1. Hungry Man

    Hungry Man Notebook Virtuoso

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    I have a CR-48 but the single core really holds it back.

    It was a free laptop so I'd be willing to spend to upgrade it but the motherboard/ cpu are embedded so I have to replace both.

    Is it possible to buy a mobo that'll fit + an n550/570? If not, could I just buy
    Newegg.com - Acer Aspire One AOD255E-1643 Diamond Black Intel Atom N570(1.66GHz) 10.1" WSVGA 1GB Memory 250GB HDD Netbook

    And switch the parts minus the hard drive?

    edit: I'd really much prefer to buy the mobo+n550/570. Can anyone point me to where I could?
     
    Hungry Man, Mar 19, 2011
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  2. Nick

    Nick Professor Carnista

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    I highly doubt that the case would be compatible with the motherboard. Screw holes, etc.
     
    Nick, Mar 19, 2011
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  3. Hungry Man

    Hungry Man Notebook Virtuoso

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    Ah, darn. I like the case of the CR-48 so much but the specs are weak.
     
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  4. Jack

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    It is meant only for internet surfing, correct? You shouldn't need to upgrade the CPU. You use your Vaio E for all intensive purposes.
     
    Jack, Mar 19, 2011
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    shakennstirred Notebook Evangelist

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    laptop motherboards and cases are make/model specific
    there not a standard size n shape like desktop parts
     
    shakennstirred, Mar 19, 2011
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  6. Jack

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    The Chrome OS, if you are using it, is also picky in what hardware it supports.
     
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  7. Hungry Man

    Hungry Man Notebook Virtuoso

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    I know that ChromeOS works on that particular laptop. It's been tested on quite a few of them actually.

    The thing is, a single core atom isn't very good for watching any shows on Hulu. It's really barely watchable (20fps). I realize it's mostly software constraints but a dual core would make a pretty big difference. Especially for when java is added to the OS.
     
    Hungry Man, Mar 19, 2011
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    TomJG90 Notebook Evangelist

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    there is no way you can do anything. CPU is soldered to motherboard+ motherboards are not switchable. You might as well buy a different netbook if this isn't good enough for your uses.
     
    TomJG90, Mar 19, 2011
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    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    The only time you can think of this is when notebooks of differnt spec are about.

    EG: The 5935G and 5940G share the same case.

    You could buy a 5940G motherboard, CPU and heatsink, slap it in the 5935G's case and be good to go.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Mar 20, 2011
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  10. newsposter

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    sometimes, you get exactly what you paid for.......
     
    newsposter, Mar 20, 2011
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  11. Jack

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    Sometimes. I think that this is not one of those times. You get a single core laptop for free? Sounds like you get more than what you paid for.
     
    Jack, Mar 20, 2011
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    kiatkiat Newbie

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    I had replace my compaq V3000 with HP dv2500 motherboard.

    Before swap, need to do your homework and look for another model with same I/O port position.
     
    kiatkiat, Mar 20, 2011
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