Switching one MB for another MB

[big_yellek]

Can you switch a Acer MCP61PM-GM rev 2.4 MB for a MCP61PM-GM rev 2.3 MB.

 

[big_yellek]

Sorry, I meant. Can you switch a Acer MCP61PM-GM rev 2.4 MB for a MCP61PM-GM rev 2.2 MB.

 

[Motopsychojdn]

The only difference there is the bios version as I see it, just update the bios,
unless you are needing to replace the Mobo due to death,
in which case yes,
although a fresh windows install may be needed, probably not though as same Mobo
**Edit, you posted as I did hehe, same answer though install, update bios, done
Moto

 

[big_yellek]

I'm new and a little lost here. I got Emachine from my sister after it was hit by lightining and need to replace the MB. I'm hoping a MCP61PM-GM rev. 2.4 MB will work. It looks just like the MCP61PM-GM rev. 2.2. I do have some worries about the bios.

 

[jaquith]

As long as your CPU is supported by both you're good. You'll more than likely need to reactivate Widows which is easy - worst case you'll need to call them.

 

[big_yellek]

The only difference there is the bios version as I see it, just update the bios,
unless you are needing to replace the Mobo due to death,
in which case yes,
although a fresh windows install may be needed, probably not though as same Mobo
**Edit, you posted as I did hehe, same answer though install, update bios, done
Moto

Thank you for your reply.

I'm hoping the version of windows 7 P. home on the HD will work. Right now I have a 7 yrs old Dell that's showing it age. I'ld like fix the Emachine cheaply.

 

[big_yellek]

As long as your CPU is supported by both you're good. You'll more than likely need to reactivate Widows which is easy - worst case you'll need to call them.

Thank you for your reply. I hope you're right I about ready to buy a new MB.
again thanks for the help.

 

[jaquith]

^I know I'm right based upon what you've posted.

 

[Motopsychojdn]

If it was hit by lightning, I'd also be concerned that the power supply is alright

Moto

 

[big_yellek]

If it was hit by lightning, I'd also be concerned that the power supply is alright

Moto

I put a good PS in it still didn't do a thing so, then I put the new MB and it works I'm going try the original PS.

 

[Motopsychojdn]

Just be careful lecky trixx can kill you as well as your pc
Moto

 

[big_yellek]

Best answer selected by big_yellek.

 

[Motopsychojdn]

Thanks for B.a., have fun and post a thread if you need help with new Mobo man
Moto

 

[big_yellek]

Thanks for B.a., have fun and post a thread if you need help with new Mobo man
Moto

I just wanted to let know that the new motherboard worked fine with OS and the BIOS worked with the PC. The cheapest desktop I ever got, $79.90

Thank you so much for you help,
Kelley

 

[Motopsychojdn]

Great to hear that, and nice to receive feedback too
Moto