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Upgrading the CPU on a Dell E6400

Discussion in 'Dell Latitude, Vostro, and Precision' started by Barny, Jul 27, 2009.

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  1. Barny

    Barny Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello

    I'm sorry if this has been covered in some other thread. But I was wondering if you could tell me whether or not it is advisable to purchase a new CPU (for example the P9600) and installing it yourself?

    It seems rather simple but according to Dell, changing the CPU yourself is not recommended.

    Are there any special considerations/things to be aware of?
     
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    No it doesn't. It has a list of compatible processors. And it has a very useful guide for doing a copper mod in order to decrease heat.
     
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    If you know what you're doing, you should be fine. If you've never messed inside a computer before, it's probably a good idea to stay away from it. You should have no problems with the P9600, as long as you apply thermal paste correctly when you're replacing the heatsink.

    Dell doesn't advise it because people who don't know what they're doing could screw up their systems and then complain to Dell.
     
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