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possible to switch from duo to quad on m1210?

post #1 of 9
5/20/08 at 6:47am
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just a thought. assuming that the processor on the m1210 is not solder, would it be possible to switch the processor to a quad core? they are the same pin size and i think if i some how i find a better cooling system and bump the power it might work, but maybe this sounds TOO simple to do. i currently have the 2.0ghz t7200 cpu. let me know what you guys think. will the bios recognize and run (also stable)?
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post #2 of 9
5/20/08 at 1:26pm
No, the m1210 only supports socket M cpus, meaning up to the T7600 (dual core). There are no socket M quad core CPUs
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post #3 of 9
5/21/08 at 7:37am
As above. You were thinking desktop CPU, which are not compatible.

Stu
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post #4 of 9
5/21/08 at 8:01am
Thread Starter 
oooh ok i thought they use the same processor but notebook cpu were made to use less power.
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post #5 of 9
9/13/08 at 2:11pm
i'm just wondering... there's any precaution before to attempt to swap the cpu in this model?

I got a t5600 at 1.83ghz, can I install that t7600 whitout problem???

thanks in advance
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post #6 of 9
9/15/08 at 12:49pm
I would update your BIOS to the latest revision before doing any CPU swap. This ensures that your board won't have troubl recognizing the CPU.
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post #7 of 9
9/15/08 at 5:40pm
hey thanks, i got the A08 from Dell support, the main Question.... this don't hurt the system? will be POST once's i swap the CPU???

the day before yesterday, i was talking with a guy(look like he knows about it, no idea... soo), and he talk's about hurting my with a CPU swapt, so i get wondering, if this isn't possible.....

MrEvil.... can you tell if this is posible...

here is the everest report about the laptop

once again, thanks in advance
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post #8 of 9
9/16/08 at 7:17am
It should be fine. Just remember, you will probably have to apply some thermal paste (like Arctic Silver 5) to the new CPU when you install it. Other than that, is very straight forward. Will take a little longer than normal booting up the first time as it recognises new hardware, but should be right to go.

Stu
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post #9 of 9
9/17/08 at 11:28pm
hey stu, thanks... well, let's make it happen
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