Computer and Laptop Tech Thread

**EQAddict** · July 19th, 2021 06:09 PM

Gave my 3 year old MSI GS65 slim intel i7 nvidia gtx 1070 to my son. Will miss it.

His 6 year old laptop fried its cpu and its too difficult to replace.

I wonder if we can use it as a shell and put in a generic laptop motherboard inside. Though cooling will be an issue.

I brought it to multiple shops in Greenhills. They told me to find a new cpu (its an old 5th gen i7). Shrug.

Any experts here that can give advice? Its an alienware. Kinda chunky 15 inch. Dunno the model.

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**BlancNoir** · July 19th, 2021 06:13 PM

Originally Posted by EQAddict

Gave my 3 year old MSI GS65 slim intel i7 nvidia gtx 1070 to my son. Will miss it.

His 6 year old laptop fried its cpu and its too difficult to replace.

I wonder if we can use it as a shell and put in a generic laptop motherboard inside. Though cooling will be an issue.

I brought it to multiple shops in Greenhills. They told me to find a new cpu (its an old 5th gen i7). Shrug.

Any experts here that can give advice? Its an alienware. Kinda chinky 15 inch. Dunno the model.

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get a new one nalang bro.

compatibility with the old chipsets and new processor will be an issue.

Also, some peripherals might not work if you change the mobo.

**EQAddict** · July 19th, 2021 06:23 PM

Originally Posted by BlancNoir

get a new one nalang bro.

compatibility with the old chipsets and new processor will be an issue.

Also, some peripherals might not work if you change the mobo.

I was afraid that would be the solution hehe.

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**SpinCycle** · July 19th, 2021 07:01 PM

Originally Posted by EQAddict

I was afraid that would be the solution hehe.

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Unfortunately, that’s the issue with most laptops. Proprietary yung internals and mahirap nang maghanap ng replacement parts after a few years.

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**StockEngine** · July 19th, 2021 07:07 PM

Originally Posted by EQAddict

Gave my 3 year old MSI GS65 slim intel i7 nvidia gtx 1070 to my son. Will miss it.

His 6 year old laptop fried its cpu and its too difficult to replace.

I wonder if we can use it as a shell and put in a generic laptop motherboard inside. Though cooling will be an issue.

I brought it to multiple shops in Greenhills. They told me to find a new cpu (its an old 5th gen i7). Shrug.

Any experts here that can give advice? Its an alienware. Kinda chunky 15 inch. Dunno the model.

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is the cpu soldered or is it socketed? some chunky laptops have socketed cpus. lots of used cpus on ebay.

i dont think you can fry the cpu though, it has thermal protection. the vrm section probably died.

have you tried booting without the ram sticks or one stick at a time?

**EQAddict** · July 20th, 2021 01:50 PM

It won't even power on. Different power bricks used etc to no effect. Diagnosis was cpu. Its soldered on . Bringing it to megamall later for another try.

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**StockEngine** · July 20th, 2021 03:36 PM

if it wont power on, its not the cpu, its the power section after the brick(adapter)

**EQAddict** · July 20th, 2021 07:22 PM

I left it in the shop there in yhe cyberzone near Globe and Smart.. They specialize in repair. Will see.

Went to ROG after. Big mistake.

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**viper888** · July 20th, 2021 08:22 PM

Whats a good brand for a printer? Our HP printers never last more than 4 years

Has anyone tried Ink Tank printers?

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**Papajamba** · July 20th, 2021 08:49 PM

Originally Posted by viper888

Whats a good brand for a printer? Our HP printers never last more than 4 years

Has anyone tried Ink Tank printers?

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Epson ink tank! We have the L120 at mura ang ink bottle. Philippine made pa!
It’s a basic printer.
We also have a Canon 3-in-1 for photo printing.
Both more than 4 years old.

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