IBM X30 Motherboard & Security Chip

[besh010]

Hi All

Wonder if anyone can help...


I have an IBM X30 and my motherboard recently died on me. I have found someone who can supply me with a motherboard but there is a slight catch...

The current motherboard on my laptop has a security chip and the motherboard I might be buying does not have one...

If I get the replacement motherboard and add my security chip to it will it work ???

Or what will happen if I get the replacement motherboard and do not install a security chip, will my laptop still work?

Not too sure what the job of the security chip is so any help or advise will be appreciated...


Thanks,
Besh.

[boon]

That probably will be involve in soldering and stuff so there are risks in volve. Are you saying the new motherboard is password protected in the bios?

I don't see the point of switching a security chip...