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Compaq laptop problems

Apr 13, 2004 11:48AM PDT

My father-in-law just bought 2 Compaq Armada M 700, off of some guy he knows and we need to get new motherboards for them. mainly b/c the video card (which is integrated) is going out on them. so i am trying to find the parts. however, every website i go to wants to know what socket i want and things like that. now i have no idea what all that means, being as i have never worked on a laptop. desktops i got, laptops totally different thing. so if i could get some advice, help, whatever it would be greatly appreciated. best way to contact me is by email: armychic2000_2001 at yahoo.com

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Compaq laptop parts?
Apr 13, 2004 11:04PM PDT

As you have found out, there are not as many interchangeable parts on laptops. It's very rare that one motherboard will work in another unit.

In short:
1. The motherboard is specific to the make/model you have.
2. Such items, in good working order can cost about 1/4 to 1/2 the price of a new laptop.
3. You may get lucky on E-bay and find a laptop with a busted screen, but good other parts. Item #1 as a rule comes into play.

Advice? Busted laptops are best removed from my playing field. They can become time-sinks and traps that suck money and time from me. As such, I get a repair estimate and if it's too much, I find a way to get rid of the unit ASAP so I can move on.

Bob

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Compaq Laptop
Jan 28, 2005 5:14AM PST

Hi

My name is Pasco Jiles, I think I can help you with your Laptop-Amada M710 problems

This is what i need Model #

Ser No.#

Brand Name---#

Do this laptop have 98,ME,Xp ?

Name the parts you are looking for.

Thank You

Pasco Jiles

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Video problems
Jan 28, 2005 6:32PM PST

What is the issue he's having on these dinosaurs? May not be the integrated chip..