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    Processor upgrade/downgrade compatibility

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by comper, Mar 31, 2007.

  1. comper

    comper Notebook Consultant

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    Hi, I was thinking about switching an AMD Turion ML-40 processor (2.2ghz) from a Gateway notebook with an AMD Turion ML-32 processor (1.8ghz) in a HP notebook (More RAM in the HP along w/vista). I was just wondering if these processors would be compatible with their new systems (upgrade for the HP, downgrade for the Gateway)? Also, is it as easy as just opening up the port on the bottom of the laptop and switching them? Thanks a lot.
     
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    NetBrakr Notebook Deity

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    I am not sure about the processors, but I will tell you it might be hard to get inside of the CPU. I am not sure about Gateway or HP, but with Dell, it require to take many different components. So very BECAREFUL.

    JC
     
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    Skibums Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm not too sure about amd processors. They need to fit the same socket, voltages need to be the same, the chipset of each MB will need to be able to support either CPU. You could run PCMark05 or CPU-z and get the info on you MB and CPU.

    As for just opening a panel on the back of the laptop to access the CPU, well this varies from laptop to laptop. On my Acer and my son's Asus you can remove a panel and get to the CPU. But, on my daughter's Toshiba, I had to completely tear it down (remove LCD, back covers, front cover, keyboard, ect...) to swap out the CPU. I also had to upgrade the bios, prior to changing the Celeron M for a Pentium M. I'm not sure you would have to do that, but look into it.

    Good luck.
     
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