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Dell Inspiron 1545 motherboard problem, which to choose?
Hello everyone,
I have dell inspiron 1545 laptop and few days ago it just stopped working after almost 8 years of service :(
When turning on, screen is blank, about a minute waiting time and it gives me two beeps.
Doing research, found out it is a problem with RAM. Tried to replace it (have another dell laptop) - same problem. After more research found out that is motherboard problem and I need to change it :(
I am not the biggest expert in laptops (however can change motherboard myself) so need your help:
Which mother board do I need to choose for my laptop as there is various models available?
My laptop specs: 500gb hard drive; 4gb ram; intel processor; radeon 512mb or 256 cant remember video card.
Cannot excatly remember, as bought 7 years ago, however at that time this was the highest spec dell 1545 laptop that was available.
Can I buy any motherboard for dell 1545 and it will fit?
Or it should be some specific module?
Many thanks, if you may require more info to make question clearer, please let me know.
Thanks for you help
ejn63
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August 13th, 2015 09:00
There are basically two different boards for this system - one has Intel video and the other AMD (ATI) -- you can use either, but to make the change from one to the other, you'll need a replacement heatsink assembly.
These range from under $100 for Intel video to about $200 for an AMD/ATI board. Given the age of the system, it may be wiser to put the replacement cost toward a new system.
paulven
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August 13th, 2015 13:00
Hi, many thanks for you answer.
How do I find out which mother board is in my laptop?
Is there anyway to check?
paulven
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August 14th, 2015 09:00
Hi, many thanks for you answer.
How do I find out which mother board is in my laptop?
Is there anyway to check?
ejn63
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August 14th, 2015 12:00
Support.dell.com - enter service tag, choose Original Configuration. It should list the exact mainboard you have. Alternatively, look on the board near the memory sockets. The Dell part number will show there (it starts with DP/N...