Dell 660s dead motherboard seeking replacement
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A replacement motherboard will be very expensive and due to the cost may not be worth it on an older system. Although it's considered a micro ATX motherboard, I'm not sure an aftermarket will work because of Dell's tendency to use proprietary parts and that you will have to purchase a new copy of Windows to work with it..
http://www.impactcomputers.com/x4ft6.html
http://www.impactcomputers.com/x4ft6.html
Hi
looking at Dell user manual
http://downloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_desktop/esuprt_inspiron_desktop/inspiron-660s_owner's%20manual_en-us.pdf
page 15
This motherboard looks a fairly standard socket 1155 type
If you dismantle the system you can measure the motherboards dimensions to confirm if it is a standard size, with standard spacing for mounting pillars.
You need to check the case to see if the back plate is removable and standard size
(back plate has holes for VGA, USB, audio, network, PS/2 ports)
It is a small case which may be tricky to work with but Dell produce good manuals for their PC's & laptops unlike many other manufacturers
regards
Mike Barnes
looking at Dell user manual
http://downloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_desktop/esuprt_inspiron_desktop/inspiron-660s_owner's%20manual_en-us.pdf
page 15
This motherboard looks a fairly standard socket 1155 type
If you dismantle the system you can measure the motherboards dimensions to confirm if it is a standard size, with standard spacing for mounting pillars.
You need to check the case to see if the back plate is removable and standard size
(back plate has holes for VGA, USB, audio, network, PS/2 ports)
It is a small case which may be tricky to work with but Dell produce good manuals for their PC's & laptops unlike many other manufacturers
regards
Mike Barnes
saywhut
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Go with the original board designed for that machine, it will make everything much easier. The only thing you have to do is change the service tag, and that's it.
Is there any reason why you want to sway from the board designed for the 660s?
Is there any reason why you want to sway from the board designed for the 660s?
saywhut
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Don't get an aftermarket board for an OEM system, that is a bad idea. OEMs have so many customization that are designed to work with the system they intended it for.
If you buy a refurb board, it should give you the option to enter it as soon as you turn it on the first time. If it doesn't, you should be able to use the Dell Asset utility to change it.
If you buy a refurb board, it should give you the option to enter it as soon as you turn it on the first time. If it doesn't, you should be able to use the Dell Asset utility to change it.
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