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    Samsung R522 Help ...

    Discussion in 'Samsung' started by Webboy71, Jul 2, 2009.

  1. Webboy71

    Webboy71 Newbie

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    Hallo

    I got a new laptop from Samsung , model R522-Aura it came with a cpu Pentium Dual Core T4200 ,
    I asked to SAMSUNG if I can change the cpu with an Intel Core 2 Duo P8400, 2.26 GHz 3MB 1066 , here is a copy of the answer they sent to me :

    thank you for your request.

    We strictly recommend not to open the notebook, because this will cause the complete loss of guarantee.
    The central processor units build in in our notebooks cannot be removed or replaced without changing the mainboard.

    is that true ? of course I can understand I will loose the guarantee but that I cannot change any faster cpus not !! Have the Samsung Laptops a solder cpu on the mainboard ?
    Please any ideas or help...
    best regards

    and sorry for my bad english
     
    Webboy71, Jul 2, 2009
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    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    That replacement isn't much of an upgrade. Just stick with your current CPU and after your guarantee is up, you could open up the thing and check if it is soldered.
     
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    Webboy71 Newbie

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    the new cpu I have already at home , I got it free froma friend , nobody has done something like that in a samsung laptop ?
     
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    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    It depends on the specific laptop model.

    Just keep the guarantee, the CPU upgrade isn't worth it!!
     
    namaiki, Jul 2, 2009
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    the CPU upgrade isn't worth it!!
    why not ?
    from a t 4200 to a P 8400 must be a different or ?
     
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    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    There would be a difference noticable in benchmarks, but in general use it will be the same. I mean it's not worth voiding your computer's warranty; if something breaks, they won't fix it.
     
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    ok than I will sell the cpu ....
     
    Webboy71, Jul 2, 2009
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    I've never heard such an idiotic statement from Samsung, except the CPU and/or the Heatpipe leading to the CPU is soldered onto the mainboard, or somehow fused together. I hope that's not the case, because that would be really awful. The inner component layout would be interesting though...
     
    franzerich, Jul 3, 2009
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  9. Webboy71

    Webboy71 Newbie

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    Hi

    yes me too not , and I dont believe it , I think I could change the cpu , I tried today to open the laptop but I could not open it , this is very silly !!!
     
    Webboy71, Jul 3, 2009
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    Aftar hours of working I opened the case of my new laptop "samsung R522 aura" and with a bad surprise has a solder cpu on the motherboard .
    I will never buy a samsung laptop ...........this is for sure !!!
     
    Webboy71, Jul 4, 2009
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    franzerich Notebook Evangelist

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    OMG, how bad is that!? Thanks Webboy, you really did a favor to many people by finding that out. A real disappointment since I wanted to buy this laptop too. Despite the bad surprise I still hope this notebooks still serves you well :(

    +1 Rep
     
    franzerich, Jul 4, 2009
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    Yes it is bad ,,,very bad
    I mean the Laptop is fast , the Ati 4650 has ddr 3 and 1 gigabyte , it is super silent , the screen is perfect ,I got a cpu(P 8400) from a friend , just 3 days after I bought this laptop ..so I was thinking to change it ...

    it runs all the new games in perfect speed , I tried also the new game"Call of Juarez Bound in Blood" that is an intensive game , and it runs in perfect speed ...
     
    Webboy71, Jul 4, 2009
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    The samsung R522 is back to the shop !!
    I got now a MSI GX623 .......a lovely laptop, you can change on it what ever you want ...
     
    Webboy71, Jul 9, 2009
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