What Is a Laptop Motherboard?
A laptop motherboard is the primary printed circuit board (PCB) inside the laptop that contains the components that make the computer work. Most desktop computer cases are of a similar size and use similar configurations, allowing them to use the same types of motherboards. Laptops, however, exist in many sizes and configurations, which means several different models of motherboards are required. A motherboard, sometimes called a system board, is included in all types of computers. Motherboards almost always contain sockets for chips, memory slots, firmware chips, and a power connector. Various electrical connectors are etched on the motherboard to connect various components of the system. Several key components live on the motherboard, including the central processor unit (CPU), the chipset, the main random-access memory (RAM) area, and numerous other chips and connectors.
