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    M17x R2 i5 to i7 upgrade

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by corpses3, Feb 9, 2011.

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    corpses3 Notebook Consultant

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    Is it possible to upgrade a m17x R2 i5, 4870x2, to an i7 720QM CPU? And is it hard to access the CPU area?
     
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    blaster, Feb 9, 2011
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