It depends on 2 factors. The motherboard size. Sometimes builders like HP will use custom size motherboard. Also how they fastened the motherboard to the case. If they hard welded it or not. If its screwed in and a standard motherboard size, then yes you can totally just take it out and put it in something else.
If I remember right the last time I fixed an HP it had a plastic bracket that held everything into place (and I mean everything). Best course of action that I can suggest is to look at this motherboard and then the inside of a standard case and see if it will fit. If you don't mind spending $30.00 on a case that might not work I would say go for it. In the worst case the motherboard wont fit but at least you have an empty case for later.
It's a Jeep thing. . . _______ |___| \_______/ = |||||| = |X| \*........*/ |X| |X|_________|X| You wouldn't understand
Most of those slim-line pcs have a microatx mobo. No guarantees, but it might fit. If you've never transferred over a motherboard, make sure you note where are the psu cords are plugged into and where the various usb connections plug in.
Also, you'll void your warranty if you've got one.
I just took apart my HP yesterday and put it into a new case. It worked out fine, but like others have said it was a micro atx board - not a big deal just make sure you buy a case that supports micro atx. The biggest problem for me was trying to wire the front panel of the case and LEDs to the motherboard since I didnt have a manual and couldn't find one online. I ended up getting it after some trial and error and it wasn't a big deal.
Bottom line - you'll probably be fine, just remember you'll lose your warranty.
Comments
It depends on 2 factors. The motherboard size. Sometimes builders like HP will use custom size motherboard. Also how they fastened the motherboard to the case. If they hard welded it or not. If its screwed in and a standard motherboard size, then yes you can totally just take it out and put it in something else.
If I remember right the last time I fixed an HP it had a plastic bracket that held everything into place (and I mean everything). Best course of action that I can suggest is to look at this motherboard and then the inside of a standard case and see if it will fit. If you don't mind spending $30.00 on a case that might not work I would say go for it. In the worst case the motherboard wont fit but at least you have an empty case for later.
_______
|___
\_______/
=
|X| \*........*/ |X|
|X|_________|X|
You wouldn't understand
Most of those slim-line pcs have a microatx mobo. No guarantees, but it might fit. If you've never transferred over a motherboard, make sure you note where are the psu cords are plugged into and where the various usb connections plug in.
Also, you'll void your warranty if you've got one.
Just a heads up. if you change the case Hp will likely refuse to honour any warantee.
You also need a new power supply.. because the one come with HP slim is low watt...
Perhaps buy another new PC?
I just took apart my HP yesterday and put it into a new case. It worked out fine, but like others have said it was a micro atx board - not a big deal just make sure you buy a case that supports micro atx. The biggest problem for me was trying to wire the front panel of the case and LEDs to the motherboard since I didnt have a manual and couldn't find one online. I ended up getting it after some trial and error and it wasn't a big deal.
Bottom line - you'll probably be fine, just remember you'll lose your warranty.