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    Sucessfully upgraded TravelMate 2480 Cpu!

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by orangeuscrd, May 14, 2008.

  1. orangeuscrd

    orangeuscrd Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just upgraded my travelmate 2480 which had the Intel Celeron M 520 @1.6Ghz to a Intel Core 2 Duo @ 1.6Ghz "T5200" Me so happy!!!! it works perfect! Just swapped the cpu and it worked!
     
    orangeuscrd, May 14, 2008
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  2. bigozone

    bigozone JellyRoll touring now

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    congrats on the upgrade....
    did you post in the CPU upgrade thread?

    i know hoggie & krazy like to hear about the huddled masses they inspire

    later,
    bigO
     
    bigozone, May 14, 2008
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  3. hschutte

    hschutte Newbie

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    orangeuscrd,

    How much work was it and did the bios recognize it immediately. I have the same machine and am thinking about doing the same thing. The celeron processor is dragging alot of my applications very slowly. Any heat issues?
     
    hschutte, May 21, 2008
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  4. SimplyLaz

    SimplyLaz Newbie

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    I also have this computer, would love to hear more on the cpu upgrade. I'm thinking about getting some UV paint and a glossy screen to sweeten my baby up a little bit. Also, does anyone know anything about upgrading the video card? I realize it's not dedicated, but are there any PCI options? Has anybody been successful with a gpu upgrade for this model?

    Thanks!

    Laz.
     
    SimplyLaz, Apr 12, 2009
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  5. ATG

    ATG 2x4 Super Moderator

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    This laptops has the Intel GMA950 right? You can't upgrade the graphic card, sorry.
     
    ATG, Apr 12, 2009
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