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    Dell Studio 15 - CPU, RAM and SSD upgrades

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Neutralizer, Sep 23, 2010.

  1. Neutralizer

    Neutralizer Newbie

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    Hi Guys,

    Just wondering, with the new i5/i7 based Dell Studio 15's, how difficult is it to upgrade the HDD, CPU and RAM?

    I'm technically competent with computers and happy to void my warranty etc, I'm more wondering if there are any physical/software oddities in place with Dell laptops that makes a CPU or SSD upgrade a difficulty (for instance only certain i7 CPU's will work, or only certain SSD's etc).

    Cheers
     
    Neutralizer, Sep 23, 2010
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  2. woofer00

    woofer00 Wanderer

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    HDD and RAM are easy, they're under the bottom cover plate. CPU requires complete disassembly. No idea how high the BIOS will let you go.
     
    woofer00, Sep 23, 2010
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    theoak Notebook Consultant

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    Is the CPU soldered these days? I did not think you could upgrade the CPU ...
     
    theoak, Sep 23, 2010
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  4. Neutralizer

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    Hmmm, I have my suspicions that the BIOS could be restrictive even if the CPU can be physically installed.
     
    Neutralizer, Sep 24, 2010
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