How to reactivate Win 7 after replacing mainboard.
lisbent
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I succeeded replacing the mainboard in an Acer Aspire v3 and everything is (almost) fine.
Only problem is that Windows 7 now claims that I am using an illegal copy of Windows.
I know that the reason is that the OEM version of Windows is activated with the original mainboard.
I have spoken to both Microsoft support and Acer support several times but neither can or will reactivate my Windows. Is it really so that I have to pay for a new Product Key as consequence of a hardware repair?
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Hello,
That said the next question is if I can fix the problem by buying a new Product Key?
Yes, look at this Microsoft answer.
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Hello,
What model of laptop do you have?
Do you known the Acer part number of your new motherboard?
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The computer is an Acer Aspire V3-571-53218G75Mass
The original mainboard is Q5WVH LA-7912P Rev: 1.0 and the new board is identical.
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Hello,
Many members confuse the PCB part number and the motherboard part number.
For example:
NB.Y1111.001 - MAIN BD.NV56R.HM77.UMA.USB3.0 (the only motherboard for Aspire V3-571)
NB.RZP11.001 - MAIN BD.HM77.N13PGS.2G.USB3.0 (one of motherboards for Aspire V3-571G)
Both motherboards have the same PCB. Unfortunatly, your license key works only with the first motherboard.
Check the part number that you'll find near the memory slots:
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I see what you mean. Unfortunately those labels are mysteriously missing on the”new” board bought on AliExpress. (You get what pay for – at the best)
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Hello,
Could you indicate me the first ten characters of serial numbers (S/N):
- In the bios setup utility
- On the label sticked on the lower cover
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Pls. See pictures of BIOS and labels below.
I have also tried to register my Windows with the original Product Key. Surprisingly it seemed to be accepted. It remains to be seen for how long.
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Hello,
No chance!
Just the first ten characters of each S/Ns.
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Label: S/N: NXM13ED005
BIOS readout: S/N: NXM09EK007
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Hello,
Label---> P/N: NX.M13ED.005 - Aspire V3-571-53218G75Mass (Scandinavia market)
Bios---> P/N: NX.M09EK.007 - Aspire E1-571-53218G75Mnks (UK market)
That's why you can not activate your Windows license.
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That may seem logical some. To a simple minded person like me it is absolutely incomprehensible that replacing a hardware component can make the use of legal software illegal. That really is a scam.
That said the next question is if I can fix the problem by buying a new Product Key?
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Hello,
That said the next question is if I can fix the problem by buying a new Product Key?
Yes, look at this Microsoft answer.
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