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    install expansion port?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by ddouglas, Jan 19, 2008.

  1. ddouglas

    ddouglas Newbie

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    hi everyone,

    i have a compaq v2000 notebook that doesn't have an expansion port, but has space for one. is it possible to install an expansion port in that space? if so, how would i go about it?

    thanks in advance.
     
    ddouglas, Jan 19, 2008
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    You would have to replace the entire motherboard, the port is soldered on to specific boards.
     
    Greg, Jan 19, 2008
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