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    P870KM (Motherboard) install into P870DM3 Housing ?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Damin, Aug 10, 2019.

  1. Damin

    Damin Notebook Consultant

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    Hello all

    so i bought the P870DM3 empty housing in the hopes that i can install my P870KM Motherboard dose anyone know if this is a straight swap and install ?
     
    Damin, Aug 10, 2019
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    Dr. AMK Living with Hope

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    At least, you need to cut the frame to open for the 3rd m.2. KM has 3 m.2 slots under the keyboard, DM3 has only 2.
    Good luck.
     
    Dr. AMK, Aug 10, 2019
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  3. Damin

    Damin Notebook Consultant

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    This is not a problem I wonder if you can install it and leave it as is just leave it there .. otherwise power cable from power switch should be ok and all the fittings ?
     
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    I'm not sure 100%, but yes you can install it and leave it as is, what I know that the layout is the same except for the m.2.
     
    Dr. AMK, Aug 10, 2019
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