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Question

Samsung Laptop

Mar 12, 2016 10:40PM PST

Motherboard of my NP300E5A-S08AU laptop died a couple of weeks ago. Where can I buy a new motherboard? Can model BA92-09190A replace my old S08AU motherboard as they look alike?

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Laptop
Mar 13, 2016 4:23AM PDT
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Sunsung NP300E5A
Mar 13, 2016 11:08AM PDT

Thanks for the input. I tried to chat with Sumsung yesterday, but they were all busy. Then I sent them an email (waiting for a reply). I bought the notebook from Australia a few years ago (I live in the US now).

I have always used Debian. So I don't need the OS. Do you think any NP300E5A mobo would work with my laptop? ( I plan to buy one from Ebay).

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I see this list at link.
Mar 13, 2016 11:42AM PDT
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Sunsung NP300E5A
Mar 13, 2016 1:48PM PDT

I really appreciate your help guys.

I completely agree with you. I won't pay that much for a motherboard. I have a new notebook. But I'm just trying to see if I can buy something cheaper like this on Ebay and fix my old laptop, and give it to a family member or use it for some other purpose like a server.

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(NT) If you want to play.
Mar 13, 2016 2:43PM PDT
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Trying that again
Mar 13, 2016 2:55PM PDT

If you want to play go for it.
Be prepared to send the thing back.
Looks like about a 100 buck shot.

What's the part number on the mobo you have?

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Part number
Mar 13, 2016 5:33PM PDT

I don't want to make a mistake, and that's exactly why I'm here seeking information, guidance and advice from you guys. If it's not worth the trouble then I'm not going to waste my money on this.

Here's the model number: BA92-09185B

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Model #
Mar 13, 2016 6:27PM PDT
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Just a repeat.
Mar 13, 2016 3:05PM PDT

I like the link I gave as it gives us a clue these models share the form factor. That's as good as I found.

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Genuine Samsung
Mar 14, 2016 12:19AM PDT

Yes .Genuine Samsung NP300E5A Motherboard <BA92-09190A>