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    Replace motherboard satellite pro p100 PSPA4A-005002

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by hoby, Sep 29, 2008.

  1. hoby

    hoby Newbie

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    Hi everybody.
    Well, it looks like I toasted my motherboard on this unit with a failed BIOS upgrade.

    I would like to replace the motherboard with a different one, but cannot find the serial number for this motherboard.

    1. Does anyone know where I can find the part number for this motherboard? It doesn't seem to be mentioned on any of the websites selling motherboards.

    2. Or, can I just put "any" P100 motherboard in? I've read notes mentioning that motherboard replacements are very model specific. Is that true?


    Thanks in advance.

    hoby
    Wellington, New Zealand ;)
     
  2. andyasselin

    andyasselin Notebook Deity

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    I think might have mainboard for that at work They not cheap mainboard

    I have mainboard from laptop got run over broad run great case smash to hell
    nvidia graphics card

    yes model spefic have you try blind flash you bios?
     
  3. hoby

    hoby Newbie

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    Yeah, tried flashing the bios using USB floppy. Can't get any power/movement of the floppy drive despite trying all of the USB ports.

    I've pretty much given up on that....unless you have any suggestions. + since the bios isn't removable, reprogramming it after removal isn't an option.

    hoby