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    Transforming an HP TC4200 to an HP TC4400

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by Dspr_02, Jan 2, 2010.

  1. Dspr_02

    Dspr_02 Notebook Evangelist

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    So I have an HP TC4200 tablet pc and i want to upgrade its internals to those of the tc4400.

    Looking at pics of the two motherboards, I noticed that they are identically shaped.

    Would this work and is it worth $220?
     
    Dspr_02, Jan 2, 2010
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  2. Amnesiac

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    Simply put, no.

    One reason I can think of at a quick glance at the specs are that the processor in the yours and the other one use difference sockets I think, and that they are incompatible.

    If you need a tablet, then I suggest you get a new one. The best parts you can upgrade to are only going to get you a tiny bit further than in terms of performance than you already are on that tablet.
     
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  3. dtwn

    dtwn C'thulhu fhtagn

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    But he's asking about switching out the motherboard, no? That might work.

    I'll have to go with this one. For $220, you can pick up a used Core 2 Duo or Core 2 Solo Merom tablet.
     
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  4. Dspr_02

    Dspr_02 Notebook Evangelist

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    Could you please provide a link? If I can do that, then I can sell my tc4200 for $380 and

    1. Acquire Tablet
    2. Post Tablet for sale
    3. ???
    4. Profit

    :D
     
    Dspr_02, Jan 2, 2010
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  5. dtwn

    dtwn C'thulhu fhtagn

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    lol. Yes, something like that.

    I picked up a M400, specs in sig for $230 about 2 months ago. Welcome to Ebay. lol

    If Ebay is out for you, craigslist might be the choice. You would be surprised at what you find there.
     
    dtwn, Jan 2, 2010
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  6. Dspr_02

    Dspr_02 Notebook Evangelist

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    The tc4200 is from ebay so thats not a prob.... :D
     
    Dspr_02, Jan 3, 2010
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    funnily enough im looking to do exactly the same thing.

    i currently have a tc4200 with a pentium m 750 and 2gb ddr2 ram.

    Ive currently been offered a very cheap tc4400 motherboard (sub £60) and wondered if it was possible to pop the tc4200 motherboard out and simply put the tc4400 motherboard in.

    in theory the chassis are the same, (i know i will have to use a sata hdd instead of an ide, but the ram will still be the same) i also have a spare working t7200 core2duo cpu lying around so that problem is solved also.

    my only thoughts are that the tft/digitizer connector is reversed (some people have mentioned this when changing the display over on tc 4200/4400's)

    other than that, it should work ok?

    anyone else out here that can help me and Dspr 02 ?
     
    aikon359, Feb 28, 2010
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