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    Motherboard Replacement

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by chefrichard, Jan 13, 2010.

  1. chefrichard

    chefrichard Newbie

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    I am looking to replace motherboard in R52 1858 W14 Thinkpad laptop. I want to know what other models will have the same motherboard so I can purchase a repair unit on ebay for pull of mobo. Will a R52 1858 CTO have the same motherboard as an example. Thanks for any info.
     
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    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    as long as the laptop have the same screen size from the same unit, then it will work.
     
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    chefrichard Newbie

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    When you say "unit" is that r52 or r52 1858's? Thx!!!
     
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    R52 with the same screen size.
     
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