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    P150EM motherboard on P170EM Chassis

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by drystxx, Mar 1, 2021.

  1. drystxx

    drystxx Notebook Guru

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    So my P170EM's motherboard died on me. I have a chance to get a p150EM motherboard for a good price. My question is, will there be no issues swapping its motherboard to p150em? I find both boards looks identical but I want an expert opinion before doing this.
     
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    Damin Notebook Consultant

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    There are a few to think of that I remember

    1. Power jack
    2. Keyboard ribbon placement
    3. HDD/SSD positioning issue .

    But there is a work around for all this
     
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    drystxx Notebook Guru

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    Thank you. Will keep in mind with the modifications needed for those 3 points above.
     
    drystxx, Mar 2, 2021
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    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    BIOS is a little more limited as it assumed slightly worse cooling
     
    Meaker@Sager, Mar 2, 2021
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