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Hp p6540y
Microsoft Windows 7 (64-bit)
I have hp p6540y with Windows 7 upgraded to free Windows 10. I need new motherboard. Can I just replace with exact same board and will I have any problem with Windows license?
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This page should be the same motherboard in your system..but you should visually verifry...

 

http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c01925486

 

Form factor: Micro-ATX: 9.6 in x 9.6 in 

 

Motherboard name: H-RS880-uATX 

 

 

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You can replace the board but your license key will not work and you might have to buy a new Product Key from Microsoft.

Hence, if you intend to replace motherboard, get it replaced from HP (by calling and settingup a service) or take it to HP authorized service center.

Wish you luck,
Karthik

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You need to install the same form factor - so that it fits and the screws line up. You will also need to install a new OS, you cannot reuse the HP OS Image on a different motherboard unless you replace it with the same motherboard.

I am an HP employee expressing my own opinion.
Please post rather than send me a message. It's good for the community and I might not be able to get back quickly. - Thank you.
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I am using exact same model # board. So will there be issues with license?
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If it is an HP board...then you should not. THis is the HP part number and you get it from an HP supplier.

I am an HP employee expressing my own opinion.
Please post rather than send me a message. It's good for the community and I might not be able to get back quickly. - Thank you.
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Model # did not show up in your reply thanks
HP Recommended

This page should be the same motherboard in your system..but you should visually verifry...

 

http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c01925486

 

Form factor: Micro-ATX: 9.6 in x 9.6 in 

 

Motherboard name: H-RS880-uATX 

 

 

I am an HP employee expressing my own opinion.
Please post rather than send me a message. It's good for the community and I might not be able to get back quickly. - Thank you.
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