Choosing the right Dell motherboard

Dell laptop motherboards vary from notebook to notebook.  Some can be upgraded while others cannot.  When choosing to replace your motherboard you will want to make sure you do it right the first time.  The buying process begins by identifying the part number that corresponds to your motherboard.  You can find the part number in most Dell laptops by simply removing the memory cover.  The number is in most cases either directly imprinted on the memory bank or underneath the memory chip on a bar-coded label.  If you do not find it, and if your laptop is able to power on, go into the BIOS by pressing F2 and locate your service tag number.  Do a search on Dell's site or click here.  By doing a service tag search you will find a list of all the components that were originally installed in your laptop.  In this list you will find the part number for your motherboard.  It is important to note that there may be several motherboard versions that are compatible with your system.  If you have any doubt as to what part number could be compatible with your Dell laptop, please contact us for assistance.