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DellRayRay

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May 9th, 2021 10:00

Motherboard compatibility

Greetings, I have a 2017 15-3567 with the Core i3 7100U, motherboard is 0J3PPW rev. A00. This laptop was also available with a Core i5 configuration but I can't find info on whether the motherboards are the same or interchangeable. I was hoping that somebody can shed some light on this for me as I am able to get one with a fried screen and if it's possible, I'd like to put that system into my case. I just got a newer laptop so this is my backup but it's still a good laptop for what I do. I'm not into gaming or any high demand processing. I mainly use it for some light programs for construction, ProCore and such and basic internet stuff. I have done a few upgrades recently such as new Dell battery, clock battery, doubled the RAM with matching module to max 16gb, replaced LAN card with a dual band for 5g, replaced the HDD with a Hynix Gold 500gb SATA SSD, removed the optical drive into an external enclosure and replaced with a caddy drive with the original HDD. It's been a solid workhorse for me and I like the number pad keyboard layout but it would be nice to have the better processor if possible. The broken machine is free so it's only a matter of my time to swap if possible. I realize it's older tech and most will probably be like "WHY?" but it's just something I do. I like to tinker with small projects in my spare time. Anyway, thanks in advance for any input on this.

  • ejn63

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    Posted May 9th, 2021 10:00

    As long as the systems both have the same GPU, they will interchange.

    If the GPU changes from integrated to discrete, you will need a new heatsink assembly and possible a larger capacity AC adapter.

     

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    Posted May 9th, 2021 13:00

    Ok, thanks for the info. The battery will be ok, just the AC adapter? This one is a 45 watt, the one that goes to my newer machine is a 65 watt and the plugs are the same. I've used the 45 watt to charge the other one when I left my 65 watt at work once. I don't think I would try it the other way around though. I'm pretty sure it's the same setup though with the GPU. If I remember correctly, you had to get a higher end pc with the 4k screen in order to get the better GPU.

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    Posted May 9th, 2021 13:00

    I just went to look it up, Amazon still has a new 3567 i5 for sale at $749 HaHaHa. I paid less for a 7k series 2 in 1 with 24gb RAM and 256gb NVMe PCIe SSD plus a 2 tb HDD. But to clear it up, it does have the same GPU. Coolness!