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yes; the motherboard is the board and chips that connect your CPU (the main chip, that does all the computations) to everything else, such as the display, the mouse, the keyboard, and the hard drive.
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∙ 15y agoIt is not a "type", they are proprietary designs shaped to fit within the designer's choice of custom case, having cutouts ample for the amount of cooling a given generation of parts needs, the amount of plug-in peripherals, the size of the battery they choose for that system design, etc. The only type a type, as-in compatiblity would be important is replacing the board and to do this you need to compare them visually to other similar models from the same manufacturer, and if a different generation of system, also considering whether they use the same CPU and memory technology if those parts are to be reused, and that the total power consumption stays within the maximum the AC-DC power brick is capable of or else you will have to replace it too.
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∙ 16y agoYes.
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Is it possible to upgrade a laptops graphics card?
In most cases, it is not. Most laptops use "on-board" graphics chip sets, meaning they're a part of the motherboard.
What type of RAM do most laptops use?
The question is broad so the answer is also they use sodimm,which are smaller modules in a 200 or 204 pin attachment....the newest would use DDR3,older DDR2 or DDR.The best way to check what you have is to find out the specs of your motherboard,with that information you could buy the right type and amount the motherboard could handle.....side note if your running Xp it can only handle 4 gig's of ram if your board supports that amount
Does all laptops have fuse inside the motherboard?
Actually almost all of them do not have any fuses inside the motherboard.
Can only laptops use wireless internet?
No, as long as a computer has a wireless receiver connected via USB or the motherboard, it can connect to wi-fi.
Can you adde desktop RAM to a laptop motherboard?
Modern laptops use what are called "SO-DIMM" modules. These are much shorter in length than desktop modules, and are not electrically or physically compatible with desktop memory. Some older laptops did indeed use desktop modules, but these are in the relative minority.
How i find which type of motherboard my PC using?
You can use SiSoft Sandra software.
Which Intel processor type use the SEC when installed into a motherboard?
Pentium II
Is it possible to use 1GB DDR with Windows XP?
Windows XP doesn't directly determine what type of memory can be used; it depends on the motherboard. If the motherboard is compatible with Windows XP and the motherboard supports this memory module, then you can use it with Windows XP.
What type of utensils do Brazil use?
Cellular , Laptops NetBooks Luggage Is the same in US
What type of interface do current laptops use to achieve similar expansion capabilities as desktops?
PCI
What type of heat sink or cooler attached to the motherboard?
plugged into motherboard
What type of motherboard uses an energy saver monitor?
A green motherboard
