Motherboard Replacement - HP Pavilion XT933

[j-net]

I've got a Pavilion XT933 that I'm working on for
a friend that won't turn on.

The power supply is working fine (I tested it in
another computer), the cpu fan works and I can
hear the hard drive start up but; nothing else
happens, not a single beep. I'm assuming it needs
a new motherboard, otherwise I would expect at
least error code beeps. (If you have any other
ideas, please let me know)

Does anyone know of a decent replacement board for
these machines? I'd like to find a motherboard
that will fit into the existing case if at all
possible. The current board is listed on the hp
site as manufactured by Trigem and has all the
connections for video, sound, & LAN on a metal
plate with the USB, PS2 and other connectors.
I've installed a few motherboards with sound and
video on board, but they used an expansion slot
and connected to the board with a cable & plug.

It has a 1 Ghz processor, that I haven't been
able to test, but I might be able to convince
him to upgrade w/ a combo deal. I tested the
memory (PC100 SDRAM) in another machine and it is
fine. It has the video, sound, and LAN all
on-board. I'd rather not have to replace it all
with individual cards.

There are so many different boards out there I
could spends weeks trying to find one. I've
already been to many online stores, but have yet
to find what I'm looking for.

I'd love to hear if anyone has any suggestions or
knows of a motherboard database.

Thanks!!

Jnet

[craigm]

You have a
1 GHz Athlon chip
micro ATX form factor motherboard.

You probably need to find a motherboard that uses (my guess) a
Athlon/Thunderbird processor. That also fits your case. To find something
new may be difficult. You will probably be looking at something used.

If you wish to upgrade with a Pentium 4 processor, you'll probably need a
new power supply that supports the 12v power for the processor (your
existing power supply may, or may not have this connector).

Have you considered Ebay for a used computer? A used Pavilion XT series can
be found for $300.

Have you considered that a new computer that may be twice as fast is less
than $500?

If you don't go with an exact replacement, you'll either end up
re-installing the operating system or having a long battle with drivers.
Without an exact HP replacement, you'll be unable to use the recovery disks
for the system.

My suggestion would be to get a new low cost system and mount the hard drive
from the old system as a secondary drive. (You probably won't keep the
software, but you will have any data on the drive.

A new system also comes with a warranty.

Enjoy.






"j-net" <jeamor2000@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:09a4nv4nthaddqqubrksvs4ttp3f4eiaf3@4ax.com... I've got a Pavilion XT933 that I'm working on for a friend that won't turn on. The power supply is working fine (I tested it in another computer), the cpu fan works and I can hear the hard drive start up but; nothing else happens, not a single beep. I'm assuming it needs a new motherboard, otherwise I would expect at least error code beeps. (If you have any other ideas, please let me know) Does anyone know of a decent replacement board for these machines? I'd like to find a motherboard that will fit into the existing case if at all possible. The current board is listed on the hp site as manufactured by Trigem and has all the connections for video, sound, & LAN on a metal plate with the USB, PS2 and other connectors. I've installed a few motherboards with sound and video on board, but they used an expansion slot and connected to the board with a cable & plug. It has a 1 Ghz processor, that I haven't been able to test, but I might be able to convince him to upgrade w/ a combo deal. I tested the memory (PC100 SDRAM) in another machine and it is fine. It has the video, sound, and LAN all on-board. I'd rather not have to replace it all with individual cards. There are so many different boards out there I could spends weeks trying to find one. I've already been to many online stores, but have yet to find what I'm looking for. I'd love to hear if anyone has any suggestions or knows of a motherboard database. Thanks!! Jnet

[Just mee]

Personally, I would not worry about trying to
fit a new motherboard into the old, existing hp case..
The hp cases are notorious for being tight on space,
and having weak power supplies... I would bite the bullet
and spend the extra $30.00-$40.00 to get a basic mid tower case
with a 300 watt power supply already installed, which would
give you a great deal more power, as well as ventilation..
I would simply choose a motherboard that accepts your CPU
(at the bottom end of the motherboard's CPU range),and memory..
The hp components will thank you for the extra
ventilation, as well as being properly powered.

hth,

JM



On Wed, 24 Sep 2003 23:41:08 GMT, j-net <jeamor2000@hotmail.com>
wrote:
I've got a Pavilion XT933 that I'm working on fora friend that won't turn on.The power supply is working fine (I tested it inanother computer), the cpu fan works and I canhear the hard drive start up but; nothing elsehappens, not a single beep. I'm assuming it needsa new motherboard, otherwise I would expect atleast error code beeps. (If you have any otherideas, please let me know)Does anyone know of a decent replacement board forthese machines? I'd like to find a motherboardthat will fit into the existing case if at allpossible. The current board is listed on the hpsite as manufactured by Trigem and has all theconnections for video, sound, & LAN on a metalplate with the USB, PS2 and other connectors.I've installed a few motherboards with sound andvideo on board, but they used an expansion slotand connected to the board with a cable & plug. It has a 1 Ghz processor, that I haven't beenable to test, but I might be able to convincehim to upgrade w/ a combo deal. I tested thememory (PC100 SDRAM) in another machine and it isfine. It has the video, sound, and LAN allon-board. I'd rather not have to replace it allwith individual cards.There are so many different boards out there Icould spends weeks trying to find one. I'vealready been to many online stores, but have yetto find what I'm looking for.I'd love to hear if anyone has any suggestions orknows of a motherboard database.Thanks!!Jnet

[Ben Myers]

Good suggestion. What you said applies equally to eMachines. Same contract
manufacturer. Same metal parts in the case. Different plastic on the front.
Different paint on the metal. The little cases suck, but they do not suck
enough air to ventilate the system adequately. Had a hard drive burn out in one
here lately. Lightly used system, well cared for by owner... Ben Myers

On Thu, 25 Sep 2003 05:13:42 GMT, Just mee <me@mydomain.net> wrote:
Personally, I would not worry about trying tofit a new motherboard into the old, existing hp case..The hp cases are notorious for being tight on space,and having weak power supplies... I would bite the bulletand spend the extra $30.00-$40.00 to get a basic mid tower casewith a 300 watt power supply already installed, which wouldgive you a great deal more power, as well as ventilation..I would simply choose a motherboard that accepts your CPU(at the bottom end of the motherboard's CPU range),and memory..The hp components will thank you for the extraventilation, as well as being properly powered.hth,JMOn Wed, 24 Sep 2003 23:41:08 GMT, j-net <jeamor2000@hotmail.com>wrote:I've got a Pavilion XT933 that I'm working on fora friend that won't turn on.The power supply is working fine (I tested it inanother computer), the cpu fan works and I canhear the hard drive start up but; nothing elsehappens, not a single beep. I'm assuming it needsa new motherboard, otherwise I would expect atleast error code beeps. (If you have any otherideas, please let me know)Does anyone know of a decent replacement board forthese machines? I'd like to find a motherboardthat will fit into the existing case if at allpossible. The current board is listed on the hpsite as manufactured by Trigem and has all theconnections for video, sound, & LAN on a metalplate with the USB, PS2 and other connectors.I've installed a few motherboards with sound andvideo on board, but they used an expansion slotand connected to the board with a cable & plug. It has a 1 Ghz processor, that I haven't beenable to test, but I might be able to convincehim to upgrade w/ a combo deal. I tested thememory (PC100 SDRAM) in another machine and it isfine. It has the video, sound, and LAN allon-board. I'd rather not have to replace it allwith individual cards.There are so many different boards out there Icould spends weeks trying to find one. I'vealready been to many online stores, but have yetto find what I'm looking for.I'd love to hear if anyone has any suggestions orknows of a motherboard database.Thanks!!Jnet