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    Replace Envy 17 motherboard

    Discussion in 'HP' started by tommy91, Jul 28, 2011.

  1. tommy91

    tommy91 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi folks,

    I have 1st gen Envy 17, but my motherboard is dead. In the local service center said it is completely fried. I don't know how, but everything else is fine. I've checked all parts on a different notebook.

    So my question is... If I order the HM67 motherboard (new one) is it going to fit and work in my Envy? I know that I need Sandy Bridge processor, but do I need anything else? The reason doing this is to have switchable graphics :eek2:
     
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  2. jaguare

    jaguare Notebook Consultant

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    Aren't you still under warranty? The Envys come with a 2 year warranty, no?

    I know the chipset is HM67, but I didn't know the motherboard was branded as such as well.

    Buying motherboards for laptops generally isn't cost-effective. I don't even know how feasible it is.
     
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    tommy91 Notebook Enthusiast

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    My mistake about the motherboard, HM67 is the chipset. Does it mean that the board with hm67 is physically the same as the one with hm55???
     
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