Swap intel motherboard with amd one?

I have an HP dv6-1230us. It originally came with an intel motherboard with a core 2 duo cpu. I would like to change it to an amd one because I like amd's integrated graphics better than Intel's (and it is a relatively cheaper upgrade than buying a new gaming machine). I know that HP made AMD-based laptops in the dv6-1000 line, and from pictures I have seen on eBay, the shape and location of most of the ports is the same. I was wondering if it would be possible to swap my Intel motherboard with an
AMD one?
Thanks.
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Yes. I wouldn't recommend the change, but you can do it.

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