Hi

Just inherited a two-year old compaq and it looks as though I need to
change the motherboard. How can know what motherboards will fit? Can
you show me an example at newegg.com or bestbuy.com? It has a 2.6
Celeron, model number S4200NX.

I don't have any more specs, but feel free to ask questions about the
computer. It's sitting right here...

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Clarification of Question by degreeman-ga on 26 Sep 2005 13:18 PDT

I did some looking around the net, and I found this info for another
computer being sold. It COULD be the one I have; it specs seem to line
up exactly with the stickers on my CPU:

 Features/Specifications

    * Compaq Celeron 2.6 GHz System
       

    * General Features:
    * Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition pre-installed
    * Intel Celeron 2.6 GHz Socket 478 processor
    * 512 MB RAM (1 GB maximum)
    * 120 GB hard disk drive
    * 48x12x48 CD-RW Drive
    * 16x DVD-ROM drive
    * 1.44 MB floppy disk drive
    * Intel Extreme Graphics integrated video w/ 64 MB shared
      memory
    * Integrated audio
    * 56K V.90 PCI modem
    * Integrated 10/100 Ethernet controller
       

    * Motherboard Features:
    * Three (3) PCI slots (one occupied)
    * Two (2) 184-pin DIMM slots (one occupied)
       

    * I/O Ports:
    * Two (2) PS/2 ports
    * One (1) 15-pin standard VGA connector
    * One (1) 9-pin standard serial port
    * One (1) 25-pin standard parallel port
    * Six (6) USB ports (four on back and two at front)
    * One (1) RJ-11 standard phone jack
    * One (1) RJ-45 standard Ethernet jack
    * Line-in, microphone, and line-out jacks
       

    * Case Features:
    * Two (2) 5.25-inch external drive bays (both occupied)
    * One (1) 3.5-inch external drive bay (occupied)
    * Two (2) 3.5-inch internal drive bays (one occupied)
    * 250-watt power supply (100-240V, 47/63Hz)
       

    * Case Dimensions:
    * 14.5 x 7 x 16.5-inches (H x W x D)

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Clarification of Question by degreeman-ga on 26 Sep 2005 14:52 PDT

Thanks for your comment, sclonghair.

I did search for it at HP's site, and it looks like it is #
DF215-69002. I did find a replacement there, but it was $150. That's
fine, but I want to see if I can find a cheaper alternative...

I did a search with the model number of the PC (DF215A) and
motherboard, and found this site:
http://www.elhvb.com/mboards/OEM/HP/

According to this (ender the Echo GL section), the motherboard is
"Asus P4G533-LA/P4G533-GL (10/16/2003-I845G/ICH4/IT8708-P4G533LA
11/05/2002-I845G/ICH4/IT8708-P4G533LA)"

Whatever that means.

At new egg, I searched around for Asus P4G533 and could not find it; I
then narrowed the searhc to include Asus motherboards with "P4" in the
title. I found a list of Asus motherboards, and specifically, this
(http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813131460)hard
drive. It looks simalar. Would this work for my compaq?

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Clarification of Question by degreeman-ga on 26 Sep 2005 16:45 PDT

So, to change the scope of the question a bit, I guess I'm asking
this: will this (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813131460)
motherboard work for my compaq? If not, can you reccomend one that
will?

You should search by model # of the computer or contact Compaq to see
if a replacement is still available.

So, to change the scope of the question a bit, I guess I'm asking
this: will this (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813131460)
motherboard work for my compaq? If not, can you reccomend one that
will?

Yes, that motherboard will work with your computer.  If you would like
to know what motherboards can fit in your case, just make sure it is
an "atx" motherboard.

I hv worked with Compaq so it wd be better if u give them a call on
800 HP Invent (800-474-6836) and they will tell u right and cheaper
model for u.
As Its not easy to find out on ur own, u can write me at natidada123
at the rate yahoo

Guys,

I went ahead a bought the motherboard...and it works! thanks for your
input!!! Since the issue was/is solved, I'm going to close the
question. Thanks everyone!