dv6000 motherboard upgrade amd > intel

[hadesz]

I need to buy a motherboard for my DV6000(AMD). I see plenty of motherboards I can buy. It seems to be a common problem.

What I want to know is if I can replace my motherboard with an intel motherboard (and of course intel cpu)?

I cant think of a reason this wont work as HP offers both versions.

Can anybody comment on this as to any reason why i cant do this?

my pc is dv6189eu, an original motherboards number is 443774-001, what would be the equivalans?

[jimkola]

I'd think if you're gonna get a new motherboard I'd try to get one that doesn't have a Nividia GPU. Try to find one with ATI would be my thought.

[erico]

The problem you will run into is the BIOS tatoo.

The missing BIOS tatoo will make your original hard disk recovery software and OS unuseable with your new Intel motherboard and CPU.

The BIOS will give you a code violation and that is indeed a problem.

There is a separate BIOS tatoo for each version. That is why it won't work so easily. You can do it but it would require you erasing the hard drive and clean installing an operating system. That means purchasing an OS and that is why it is not very cost effective and problematic for most consumers.

regards,

erico 

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[hadesz]

i dont care about the os and the hdd, i already have tree different operating systems, and my hdd is likely empty... but while surfing in the web i've found something, my pc is dv6189eu, it's intel based equivalent is dv6189ea, i was referencing dv6189ea to buy a mobo to reduce the incompability problem but in hp's site, in dv6189eu's specs they say it needs 90 W power adapter, but mine is 65 W, so their power suplies is different, in this case, i should buy, an intel mobo+intel cpu+intel pro wirelless adapter+90 w power adapter

i'm confused now...

[hadesz]

yes, you are right, but i've tried to find an amd based motherboard with ATI GPU but no success... if you know one, can you tell me about it?

and sorry about my bad english, and thank you for your posts...

[erico]

Hi,

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hadesz wrote:

i dont care about the os and the hdd, i already have tree different operating systems, and my hdd is likely empty... but while surfing in the web i've found something, my pc is dv6189eu, it's intel based equivalent is dv6189ea, i was referencing dv6189ea to buy a mobo to reduce the incompability problem but in hp's site, in dv6189eu's specs they say it needs 90 W power adapter, but mine is 65 W, so their power suplies is different, in this case, i should buy, an intel mobo+intel cpu+intel pro wirelless adapter+90 w power adapter

i'm confused now...

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The dv6189eu is AMD based.  The dv6189ea is indeed Intel. There are also market specific numbers on the bar coded tag on your laptop that could help. You will also need the interface board.  It seems that given the price of the motherboard and interface board, unless you can find it cheap somewhere, is more that half the price of a new laptop.  Another issue is that ,unless you check the part number of your bottom enclosure to be certain that it is the same for the Intel equivalent, you might find that not all of the interfaces to the outside of the bottom enclosure will be at the same place (fitted to the motherboard)  and you have a motherboard that will not quite fit in your old laptop's case.  You might want to peruse the product specification pages to look at pictures of where everything is on the outside of both models to check for possible compatibility issues.

I am not trying to confuse you at all. I admire what you are trying to do.

 It is just that swapping a non identical motherboard into a laptop is nowhere near as simple as performing the same operation with a desktop pc.

There are so many more factors to consider.

The wireless module or the modem module  that your old motherboard has might not work with the chipset of the Intel motherboard or even fit on the interface that is on the motherboard. That would not be good.

For the drivers at the website to work in your new configuration , you will have to make the configuration of the laptop, in its assembled state, identical to the laptop model number you want to assemble.

What you are doing could turn out to be an expensive and frustrating challenge to achieve. An interesting thing I have read is that the Intel board has an Nvidia chipset. I have read some not so nice things about the reliability of that one. I do notice that the motherboard you are looking for can be bought pretty inexpensively. 

well...I wish you success and the best of luck in your endeavor.

regards,

erico 

Message Edited by erico on 10-11-2009 11:51 PM

[Huffer]

I can confirm that you can take an AMD dv6000 and drop in an Intel motherboard. All the external ports line up. You will need a new processor, but not a wireless card. The Broadcom or Atheros card in your original laptop will work but you will not get a Centrino logo on the boot screen. You also need a new heatsink and fan. The processor is oriented just a bit differently but all the mounting holes are in the same place. At the shop where I donate some time we have done 2 of these guerilla upgrades now.We have also had no problem reusing the original AC adapter that came with the AMD unit.

Message Edited by Huffer on 10-12-2009 10:56 AM

[hadesz]

thank you for your post, it feels me strong now   my original motherboard is 443774-001 and my pc is dv6189eu, which motherboard should i choose? can you reference me some please?

i've found 434722-001 it is dv6189ea's motherboard, has nvidia gf7400 inside, is that will  suite?

or better way, you are experienced on this upgrade, can you recommend a motherboard that will compatible to mine? ofcourse i dont know which motherboard use which socket, if you recommend a cpu it will be great

sorry about my bad english... and thanks for your attention...

best regards.

[Huffer]

434722-001 is the one we used to replace the same AMD board you reference.It obviously has to be from an HP Pavilion dv6000 series with a model number lower than dv6499 and with the Intel processor. Any of those will work. You can't use the one with the dv6500 or higher without case modifications.

The Intel mobile C2D T7200 processor @ 2ghz is the original equipment on the dv6189ea and you can likely find one of those cheap. It will provide plenty of power.

A T7600 is quite a bit faster @ 2.33 ghz but is going to be very pricey. But it will work. 

[hadesz]

thank you very much, your post was very helpfull... i've found a 434722-001 at $116, and a intel T7200 at $65 on the internet, i think they are both used items, but they should work... i guess 434722-001 has GF7400 display on it, and intel945 chipset right? it means it is powerful then 443774-001 which is my original motherboard (nforce chipset and nvidia gf7200 display) ....

is it wort it? i mean i cant sure if it will work, and it will worth to pay it... because my orginal AMD motherboard is $80 at ebay, but its problematic, as i said i have to replace it tree times two of them was in guarantee...

do you know more powerfull motherboards that will compatible with my laptop?

i know i've asked very questions, sorry... but your experiences will be very helpfull for me... thank you again...

Message Edited by hadesz on 10-12-2009 10:50 AM