Upgraded Acer 3680 Celeron CPU to a T5300!

The VGA socket's got nuts..?? :tongue:

and while taking the mother board out do both the upper and lower casing come off..??

 

Guys i am uploading a few pics of my stripped laptop....pls have a look at them and do advise....

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll317/angadosan/12052008042.jpg
(this is the back side of the lappy shud i reomve that the gold thing also....somehow and how..??)

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll317/angadosan/12052008044.jpg
(this is where the darn thing is stuck....near the heatsink and fan and there is a small pole betwen the vga socket and heatsink....i feel that thing is stuck)

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll317/angadosan/12052008052.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll317/angadosan/12052008053.jpg
(this is the wire socket thats connected to the upper casing just next to the dvd rom {the circles}....is there some way to take out the wire of this special socket..??)

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll317/angadosan/12052008043.jpg
(this is the top view of the lapy depicting where the problems are the left one with the yellow circle is that wire stuck thing and the left side is the heat sink stuck thingy....i fink i ve removed all the screws but are there any hidden ones that i shud look for..??)

plz help

 

what model is your lappy?? 3680/3682???

others w/ this same model can answer this and all your questions better than i can,,, but i'll give it a go anyway

i know if you are working with a 3680 most people have said they MUST totally dissassemble the ENTIRE laptop to do the CPU upgrade....

i'd start by removing the RAM,,, the WIFI card,, and what ever that is beside the WIFI in PIC#1 (it has 2 screws still in it... those could be a part of the prob,,,, and by removing these other parts,, you may find more screws hidden under those components... (just a thought)

pic #1,, the COPPER thing??? is that what you mean?? that is the HEATSINK,, i'd expect Chipset chips,,, CPU and GPU chips to be under there,, so you'll have to remove it,,, you may even be able to replace the stock heatsink paste w/ some higher quailty stuff like Arctic SilVer 5...

Pic #2,, i see the post u mention,, but it looks like it's moving freely,, is there a similar post near the TV out connector (looks like that's where you are held up)... also the round protrusion on the bottom (rubber foot maybe??) there could be a screw below the rubber foot (just a theory)

Pics #3 & 4,, i assume you have tried pulling the WHITE socket from the mainboard??? usually those are similar to the socket beside it... there should be some way to "quick disconnect" it by lifting up,,, sliding forward or backward... (there aren't plastic clips at it's base locking it in making it HARD to release??) if not,, then it might be possible to use a VERY small jewelers screwdriver to release the plastic catches that are holding the wires into the socket (last resort if no one else has a better solution)

Pic #5 is not clear enough for me to make out details... but i'm betting you need to totally dissassemble the LAPPY...


while i had the laptop torn down this far,, i'd try to locate a CHEAP 3rd wire antenna if you think you may upgrade to a N class Wifi adapter in the future you'll need that 3rd wire since N adapters use a 3 antennas instead of one.... but if you are happy w/ your current wifi,,, then don't worry about it.


my advice is to take more PICs for your own use in re-assembly... keep screws seperated by location of removal... (putting screws on duct tape keeps them in order and less likely to get misplaced or lost when trying to pick up one screw at a time...

wish i could be more help

bigO

 

The wire can be simply pulled out by using tweezers or by someone with small fingers.

Push the S-Video Connector & the USB Port inwards then put some force into it to pry the chassis apart.

 

Thanx bigO....I am still trying to make sense of the acer 3680 service guide....I ll try to tear apart the laptop once more tonight....i just hope i dont screw it up....!!

 

If i pull the wire out then how can i reinsert it..??
and trying to take the chasis apart....is there a risk of damaging the heatsink and motherboard..??

 

There is no risk, and believe me I had the same problem lol.

If you can take the wire out, reinsert it the same way.

 

i did open the laptop today and saw the cpu for the fist time....but now i am afraid that i might have been too hasty whilst screwing it up back again....there s a weird faint buzzing sound coming from near the fan....i ve just started the laptop and the temp is not goin above 48 where normally it idles at 55-56 C....

 

You replaced the CPU?

 

Nope ....I just wanted to have a look before going for a cpu....as it wud be a shame if i buy one and cant get the lptp open....:tongue:
but now i didnt touch the cpu....just removed the heatsink and fan to have a look at it and installed the stuff back as it was....!!
it does make intermittent sounds....

 

http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff259/angad1608/12052008062.jpg
is this where i apply the arctic silver 5..??
http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff259/angad1608/12052008060.jpg
is it the black screw that needs to be opened to remove the cpu or is there some other way..??
THX Andy

 

Yes it is, but make sure to completely clean of the old compound (but leave the pads) with some isopropyl rubbing alcohol. Also try not to touch the copper heatsink with your bare hands, the oils from your skin will get onto the copper and create hot spots. Clean those areas with the alcohol also. Remember, you need only a thin layer of AS5.

Yes, I believe it only takes a quarter or half turn to release the cpu. It would good to clean dust out of the fan. Also note the numbers on the heatsink (above the CPU), that is the pattern to follow when tighten down the heatsink onto the cpu. Screw down #1 first, then #2, ect...

 

wuuw....i did nt follow any of those precautions....are there more to keep in mind..?? then shud i use medic gloves while working on the cpu..??

 

Pls can anyone help me with the application of Arcti Silver 5....I have ordered the AS 5 with articlean 1 and 2....i went through the walkthroughs on AS's site and also some some vids on utube but still have some doubts....
http://youtube.com/watch?v=lFjh2Hkfj74 Pls lemme know if the application in this vid is correct....
and do i apply some on the base of the heasink and then wipe it off with a cloth..?? and are there any other precautions to keep in mind....currently i am looking for some info on notebook review too....
I came across this guide which looks quite gud....an thoughts about it http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=77860
Thx Andy

 

Forgot the youtube guide, you are dealing with a much smaller area for the AS5 on a mobile cpu.

Do follow SSX4Life's guide. He has some great info there, with a good step by step and pictures. It worked perfectly for my 5672. On my 3680, I left the pads for the GPU and northbridge (?) on the heatsink and only used AS5 on the CPU.

 

I'm going to add that guide to the front page, thanks angad1608 & Skibums

 

NO PROBLEMO....i am glad i have been of some help....

 

BigO: has given me an idea for the front page Krazy.

as intel like to keep changing things(just to keep us awake).
we need to but CPU codes for pin and socket types on the front page. as this will give upgraders more idea of the cpu range they can go for with there chipset.

Skibums Nice post mate

 

good to see i inspire someone

i can't wait to see what hoggie is up to


later,
bigO

 

I used:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Intel_Core_2_microprocessors#Mobile_processors

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Intel_Core_microprocessors

 

FC-µBGA is designed for lower power than FC-BGA. So the Merom might have insufficient power.
Second, most FC-µBGA are machine soldered and I have found the codes used for CPU's and there sockets is another intel minefield
all i was looking at was the power difference and heat issues between cpu's.

its all BigO's fault

 

*looks around*,,

i'm innocent Hoggie,, i didn't do it

it never occured to me to consider the LV and ULV versions of the CPUs

oh well,,, we live and learn..

later,
bigO

 

Thanks hoggie

 

Alright then, PM me or list it so I can just copy and paste it onto the front.

I was actually thinking of putting a Centrino Pentium M into my 3680 just to test how backwards compatible it could be. It has a lower frequency and being a centrino it outputs less heat. The chip came from an old Averatec I have, going to start that project this weekend.

 

you go Krazy... more info is always a good thing....

i'm not positive about what i clued Hoggie into,, or i'd post a little teaser...

aww heck... here is a hint...

socketM cpus have eSpec ids beginning with SL8 or SL9
socketP cpus have eSpec ids beginning with SLA only
(pay attention to the LV and ULV versions)

any Celeron 410 thru 520 is a SOCKET M
any Celeron 540 or higher is a SOCKET P
Celeron 530 is made in BOTH socket M & P so check the eSpec on the chip

i think that might be where Hoggie is heading,,, but i'm sure he well be much more eloquent and definative than my meager post

later,
bigO

 

bigO I put your link up

 

Hey, I was thinking about upgrading the graphics on the acer 3680 from the intel 945GM chipset; ie 950gma internal graphics. I believe the chipset has a PCI express x16 slot, although of course there is no hope of retrofitting a graphics card internally, different models using the same components otherwise do have other graphics, ie nVidia 7900 go etc. So, i'm guessing that the PCI express slot is usable, and have come up with a plan. I'm not that much of a techie, so i thought i'd just run this past some pro's first. If I can buy a PCI express riser, with an 11cm cable like this one; http://linitx.com/viewproduct.php?prodid=10881
then I could open up my lappy, plug that in to the slot, route it out of the laptop by slightly filing the keyboard edging or displacing the expansion slot on the side, and then connect to a decent graphics board on the outside, probably connecting that with another riser so as not to damage the board by repeated unpluggings. Any thoughts or tips, or indeed knowledge of the layout of the grapevine motherboard would be appreciated. I can't find any information on the layout, so i guess it will be a case of open up, find out, then buy parts and do unless you guys can help out.

And, do you think using a graphics board with external power would probably be a good idea. I guess it would....:confused2:

 

guys....ordered a T5500 any idea if it wud work on my acer 3682 i943/940gml chipset..??

 

Mmmm, a T5500, lets check the socket

EDIT: looks like it "should" work

 

any idea which bios version wud work with it....gone crazy looking for one....!!

 

just download and install the most current BIOS from support.acer-euro.com

newest bios flashes usually contain the most current (best) support for CPUS,,, and may have other benifits as well

no need to dig around looking for a certain version unless others here have have reported probs with the newest version!!

later,
bigO

 

so i just look for the latest bios for 3680....??
although i came across the acer aspire 5710 and 9423....both have T5500s....but also dedicated gpus....will their bios work in mine..??
and the version of bios on the 1st page will it work for the t5500..??

thx

 

ONLY USE BIOS FILES FOR YOUR MODEL

sorry for the caps,, but u need to realize the BIOS is model specific and i would hate to see you ruin your laptop

just go to the acer site listed above and get the highest version # for your model....

hopefully that will clear it up for you.

bigO

 

thx alot bigO....

 

BigO added your 5315 link to the front page.

Hoggie how is that list of LV and ULV Core 2s coming along. I'm excited to start searching for one on EBay!

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EDIT: Alright 3680 Users I think I found something that anyone with cash can safely try. If you know for sure that your CPU was Socket M, you can go all the way to the T7600 which was the last T7X00 before the Santa Rosa Refresh.

Stats: T7600 2.3 GHz; 667MHz FSB; 4MB cache; Lowest "Buy it Now" price $350 USD

Recommended for those with a 3680-2682 and above

Basis of Claim: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socket_M

 

slowly: its a minefield mate you have so many things to way up.
power(watts)-heat-volts.
if you under volt or you mother board can't supply the volt's needed there is no point in the upgrade as why would you want an under-volted CPU with no option to over clock with the mother-board you have

but im still working on it

 

Can anyone help me with some advice as I have just bought a new hardrive but the temperature is going really high....46C....it is a Hitachi HTS726060M9AT00 60GB 7200RPM 8MB Cache....lappy lags intermediatelly for a few seconds....:cry:

 

Is that the CPU, Harddrive, or Chassis temp.?

 

The hard drive....Its the first time i ve installed a 7200rpm hdd in a laptop....so i guess they have high temps..!!
but dunno why my laptop keeps on freezing momentarily just for a few seconds....the hdd has all clean sectors, optimized the registry, even formatted the hardrive and re-installed windows xp from two different cds....:confused2: still the problem persists

 

Dear All,

Anyone tried BIOS Ver. 3508 ??
ftp://ftp.support.acer-euro.com/notebook/aspire_3680/bios/

Is it safe to use this? Currently I'm using 3505.
thanks

 

I'm using it right now

 

Are there any drivers from the Manufacturer website that you haven't downloaded?

 

guys tried the t5500 doesnt work with mine....

 

I upgraded my TravelMate 2480 cpu from M 520 1.6 Ghz to a T5200 Duo Core @ 1.6Ghz! Works Great!!!

 

Folks there s a T5500 (SL94U) for sale ....bought it marked as new but i dont know if the warranty can be claimed or not although is in the retail packaging....

And anyone know if the T5200/T5300 would work with the intel 940gml..??

 

try the T1350!!! It is the highest cpu, which the 940 support!!!
The 940gml supports no CoreDuo/ 2Duo, for that, you need i943 or higher!!!
I have a T5300 and a T5600 for sale!!!

 

Damn....I think if i get a good price for the T5500 i mite the change the mainboard itself to an i943 thats the best i can do....
strange 'Hoggie' in an earlier post said that a T5300 wud drop str8 into my i940....

 

Any one thought of overclocking the FSB ~ 166MHz and then try a Cpu swap....??!!

 

@angad1608
T5500 i'm using now is SL9SH (sorry for not telling you this)

@krazyphire
I'm also using v.3508 right now. Seems that there is no difference compared to V.3505.

 

yeah, to me too. thought, there is a i943 inside, because cpuz sais I943/940...in hoggie´s notebook (7110) it works...but in mine 7112 NOT... i still hope that my t5300 is damaged...can try the T5600 on weekend...last chance...if not comes the T1350...changing mainboard is to expensive, i think...