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    Motherboard replaced - need reinstall?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by commander, May 16, 2011.

  1. commander

    commander Notebook Consultant

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    My W520 has probably faulty graphic card, so I assume that Lenovo will replace the whole board. Will I have to reinstall the whole system, or not?
     
    commander, May 16, 2011
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  2. BeastRider

    BeastRider Notebook Evangelist

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    If they're gonna use the same exact board (which I'm guessing they probably will) then you don't have to. You'll know anyway when you turn the laptop on for the first time. But my bet is you don't, windows will probably just install some driver on the toolbar for a few seconds and you're good to go. Well at least that's what I think.

    Hope this helps. Cheers. :)
     
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  3. LampyDave

    LampyDave Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've had laptop motherboards replaced twice (although not on a Thinkpad) - and no re-install was necessary.

    Hope so!
     
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    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    if you are using vista or windows 7 then you would need to reactivate the OS.
     
    lead_org, May 16, 2011
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  5. commander

    commander Notebook Consultant

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    I am on W7. What does it mean exactly?
     
    commander, May 16, 2011
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  6. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Meaning sometimes Windows activation gets messed up with a new motherboard. Worst case scenario you are on the phone with Microsoft for like 5 minutes.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, May 16, 2011
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  7. commander

    commander Notebook Consultant

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    ok, thanks.
     
    commander, May 16, 2011
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