dell dimension 4400 can i replace the motherboard?

[MrMaster]

I wasted 4 to 5 hours trying to get sp2 to not bsod after installation on a dimension 4400. The particular error I'm not even going to post cause I have researched this extensively and no one knows the answer. (hard error and ntdll.dll are involved)

So if I buy this POS off this person I'm thinking if I mix up the hardware components a bit I can get this bitch to work. My first idea is to replace the motherboard. Anyone know if I can put a retail board in this?

 

[NutBucket]

Dells usually differ just slightly from standard components so I'd watch out. Call Dell and see what they want for one. Sometimes the prices aren't terrible.

 

[MrMaster]

I googled a post that showed it for $120 in January. That is more than I want to spend.