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Questions about Replacing XPS 8100 Motherboard
So a while ago I might have damaged my memory slots somehow when upgrading memory (see post below), now I'm thinking about replacing the
motherboard myself as it seems to be the only option.
http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/desktop/f/3514/p/19425156/20015671.aspx#20015671
However, when I talked to dell representative, they gave me a quote of $250 for the motherboard, which is too expensive for me. I checked online but did not find anything matching the exact part number ( PG8TD). I did find people selling other Dell XPS8100 motherboards but with different part numbers.
Would these third party motherboards work in my circumstance? Also, if I am to do the replacement myself, is a fresh reinstall/reactivation of the windows 7 operating system required?
Thank you so much!
DELL-Satya P
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August 24th, 2012 22:00
Hi arguer,I have checked the details of the PG8TD part number and it is listed as motherboard service kit, Studio XPS 8100, Foxconn, for screw-type heat-sink.The second part number is F0HMC which is listed as motherboard & heat-sink service kit, Studio XPS 8100, Foxconn, for push-pin heat-sink.The Studio XPS 8100 was shipped with a Intel H57 chipset.Please remember about the above mentioned specifications before you make a purchase.arguer
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August 29th, 2012 01:00
Thanks Satya! Does this work though? It is sold on Amazon by Dell and it is said to be compatible with XPS 8100...
www.amazon.com/.../ref=sr_1_1
DELL-Satya P
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August 29th, 2012 04:00
Hi arguer,
The above mentioned part number will work with the Studio XPS 8100. Please be informed mother board is considered a technician replaceable unit and may not be easy for you to install it yourself.
Windows 7 need to be re-installed or re-activated.
Studio XPS 8100 System Manual link:
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