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post #121 of 165
4/8/08 at 2:32am
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Originally Posted by sam956 View Post
I assumed you meant to type $600+

I found some for $440 plus s/h of $10
Would this work? would it be a big step up from the t9300 below?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Intel-T9500-Penr...QQcmdZViewItem

Will admit not all up on the laptop cores and such... but this seems like a fairly decent deal if it would work.

Newegg has the T9300 for $328

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...tel-_-19111001
I am not 100 percent sure the T9500 will work, the specs say 478 pin, and the T9300 say Socket P.

Not sure its the same thing
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post #122 of 165
4/8/08 at 11:36am
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Originally Posted by dave-p View Post
I am not 100 percent sure the T9500 will work, the specs say 478 pin, and the T9300 say Socket P.

Not sure its the same thing
Even if it does work, the extra money for .1 gHz is definitely not worth it, even if you have money to burn.
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post #123 of 165
4/8/08 at 10:05pm
Thread Starter 
T9500 is also socket P so it should work w/o a problem.
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post #124 of 165
4/8/08 at 10:53pm
Here is my HD Tune Results for my Single 160 GB 7200 Drive
LL
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post #125 of 165
4/9/08 at 12:10pm
My new WUXGA screen, and the T8300 are waiting for me when I get home in2 hours

Will try to see if I can find out more about the GPU tonight and post some pictures
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post #126 of 165
4/11/08 at 10:05pm
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Originally Posted by sector7g View Post
Is there any problems with installing thermal paste to the northbridge?

I took off the heat pipe to install my t9300 and the pad on the northbridge ripped so now its not sitting clean over the chip.

or do I have to find another pad for the northbridge?[/QUOTE

I think you will need a pad, the spacing could be the problem, if there is too large a gap it will not cool properly

Well I applied paste to the northbridge, so far so good, I dont think there is a program that monitors the northbridge temp, but the gpu @50c and cpu @40c according to everest seem fine 2 me.
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post #127 of 165
4/12/08 at 8:21am
Time will tell, but you can verify proper contact by removing the heat pipe and checking the coverage on the chipset, and the copper plate. It should be even.

If there are gaps present then you better find a thermal pad soon.

I have found typically there is a small gap in these setups for the North/South bridge thus the Pads
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post #128 of 165
4/12/08 at 8:24am
So anyone try OC the GPU yet,
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post #129 of 165
4/12/08 at 10:14pm
Thread Starter 
I know some have at NBR but I personally haven't.
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post #130 of 165
4/14/08 at 10:14pm
I now have XP running including Sound on the laptop
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post #131 of 165
4/15/08 at 4:38am
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Originally Posted by dave-p View Post
I now have XP running including Sound on the laptop
cool ...
u might sharing migration instructions and all the necessary drivers links with other forum users? much appreciate

cheers ...
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post #132 of 165
4/15/08 at 10:49pm
dave, what new screen did you get and where did you order from?
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post #133 of 165
4/16/08 at 9:21am
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Originally Posted by qhn View Post
cool ...
u might sharing migration instructions and all the necessary drivers links with other forum users? much appreciate

cheers ...
Here is the link with all the instructions and files


http://neonpulse.net/2008/03/06/wind...x/#comment-271
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post #134 of 165
4/16/08 at 9:27am
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Originally Posted by zeeter View Post
dave, what new screen did you get and where did you order from?
I got a Phillps/LG screen from a E1705 series laptop. I had to modify the screen some what, in that the inverter bracket on the bottom was tacked into place.

I will post some pictures later today as I have to edit them first.

Seems just about any WUXGA screen will work on thiese laptops.

I know the samsung, screens work.

The screen I have in my E17-5 was easier to install as the inverter bracket was screwed into the bottom and came off much easier.
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post #135 of 165
6/3/08 at 8:07pm
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Originally Posted by Spinitch View Post
T9500 is also socket P so it should work w/o a problem.
hey spinitch your upgrades impress me alot i was wondering if you could show me were you bought your lcd and the cost of your current proccessesor(lol) and the screen thanks
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post #136 of 165
6/4/08 at 2:14pm
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I actually got the WUXGA and T8300 from pulls from my other Dell laptops. I'm sure you can find a screen and CPU on ebay at a reasonable price.

And yes, the T7200/7400/7600 are not compatible.
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post #137 of 165
6/15/08 at 11:03pm
Curious, did you upgrade from the stock 1440x900 screen? Also, the Sammy you put in, is the light output comparible to the stock screen. Reason I am asking is because I recently bought this laptop and my only experience with screens is from a Dell I9300, and that screen was too dark and the colors were horrible. Any info would help, thanks........
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post #138 of 165
6/16/08 at 11:12am
Yes the stock screen was upgraded to the WUXGA screen. I find that the True Life screens are brighter and better IMO
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post #139 of 165
6/29/08 at 9:54pm
Join just to talk to you Dave P - are you in Toronto, cause I would like to upgrade my screen and would pay you to do it for me + fine tune ... are you interested. Also can you take some pics of your laptop just cause I would love to see the difference.

Temp.
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post #140 of 165
7/11/08 at 12:17pm
Hello there!
I was changing the CPU in my 6831FX and as if you know there are 2 spirals (or springs, I don't know the actual word) at the CPU. The problem is that the last time I checked, both was gone! I actually don't know how...I was able to find 1 of it in the free HDD space, but I can't find the other one.
Because of this I would like to remove the whole back of the laptop to check inside. Can anyone please tell me how can I do this (maybe a guide?) ? It is really important! Thank you!
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