Installing a Quad into an m17.

After reading Julian's very useful thread, http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=357687, there is just one thing that's missing; how to change the processor in the m17. Actually, I've probably just missed thread entirely somewhere. Anyhow! I had a few questions.

1) Does anyone know where to find a how-to guide on replacing the processor?

2) What (quad) processors are compatible with the m17?
On Ebuyer, there's 10 Intel quads which are available: http://www.ebuyer.com/search?sort=pricelow&store=2&cat=22&sq=Q&limit=10&page=1
Are all of those compatible? If not, which ones are and aren't?

3) Are there any problems with upgrading from a dual core to a quad core?

Thanks to anyone who suceeds in/attempts to answer the above questions. I'm a real novice when it comes to installing/upgrading in a laptop.

 

q2000
q2100
qx9300

no problem you unscrew the bottom and then unscrew the heat sink that is not on the graphic cards then then take out the old put in the new and re apply past put the heat sink back on and then turn on


needs to be mobile quads so none of those will fit

i think ill make a guide this weekend how to remove the cpu sinc ei have work this week

 

That'd be amazing if you could, Moo! So is the QX9300 the fastest available at the moment? Assuming it is, do you happen to know any UK stockists? =p Or do any US stockists that ship to the UK? Thanks again, Moo. + rep for being the limitless source of knowledge that you are.

 

Hi Shuya,

I'm in the uk, pretty much a computer novice, but managed to stick a qx9300 in my m17, no probs.

I got an OEM qx9300 off ebay, and used the guide for the OCZ DIY notebook...

http://www.ocztechnology.com/manuals/DIY_17_Intel.pdf

I'm sure you probably know already, but doing this will effect your warranty.

'All the best.

 

read my guid wat will not void your warranty

it will void the warranty but if the computer breaks put the old CPU in and if the damage was not done by the quad then AW will honor the warranty

 

Upgrading your CPU will in fact NOT void your warranty, here is Mr.Moo's guide:

http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=375100

You will need to contact A.W. support who will want to walk you through it.

As long as you don't cause any damage to any of your components during the process you're fine.

 

not quite Rob it will void your warranty if while doing it you damage it or while the cpu is in the it damages it

but if you upgrade then you GPU dies put in the old cpu and the warranty will be fine

 

Yup, that's why I said "As long as you don't cause any damage to any of your components during the process you're fine."

But thanks for the clarity on the CPU causing damage.:rolleyes2:

 

Cool! Sorry for the mis-information.

 

lol just dont screw up and you will still have your warranty and sorry rob i was doing the study guide for my final in honors Chemistry

whoo Ion exchange Resin

 

Nice, would that whoo ion exchange resin fix the 15X hinges?

EDIT: Ya know.............you should change the name to: Whoo Exchange Ion Resin Development! How weird would that be?

 

Don't you mean q9000 and q9100? Never knew the 2000 series existed XD

 

Ewwww, Ebay. =(

Thanks for all the info Rally, Moo and Rob. =)

 

yup my bad lol thanks for the catch lol

q9000
q2100

ebay is good for chips ask for some good sellers there are some people that swear by them also there is some one here that possibly has a cpu or knows where to get one

 

Info I provided was Moo's!

 

Yeah, but you're generally helpful anyway. Also, I'm sure you'll help me in the future, if you haven't already done so in the past.

 

be careful applying thermal paste. I would avoid artic silver and such and use a good non-conductive paste like mx-2 or something like that

 

Isn't arctic silver the most recommended? Or is that only on the gpu?

 

yup robs tha man to ...

lol schools computer PS just died i fixed it yay

artic silver 5 FTW

 

there are MANY types of VERY GOOD thermal compounds. for long time artic silver 5 was one of the best (if not the best) one out there. But it's electrical conductive which can be dangerous if not applied correctly. Don't forget it's harder to apply in notebooks then in desktops.
But now there are many types of good thermal compounds with no conductivity. I'm just saying to play safe and use a non conductive one.

 

agree'd i do like non conductive just usually get what ever

 

Shuya, here is my guide with pics on how i replaced the standard AW paste on my M17 with Arctic Silver 5... been more than happy with the results. hope its of use.

http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=373496

 

Thanks a ton. Any chance you could reupload the 3 images in the last post? They're currently broken. Thanks.

 

Shuya, I edited the post and have added the last three pics. cheers

 

They won't let me give you +rep. =(

 

Its down to the MAN and the fact that I constantly stick it to him, that you cant give me rep.

I shall remain on my 1 rep and be happy!

 

250 post or 100 days of active user name thing

you get 1 rep power the green boxes are how much rep you have and rep power is how many post n rep you recieved and day you have been here

 

mr moo maybe i am slow but i didnt catch a word of that.... i'll just keep sticking it to the MAN if thats ok with everyone

 

i suck at explaining so just read here i know im a failure

http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=115516

 

I read that Arctic Cooling MX-2 Thermal Paste is supposed to be better than AS5 and it is not conductive and does not need a curing time.

 

I used MX-2 onmis my M17 to install a quad. It's indeed very good but there are many other ones equally good and non conductive. When I was a noob I toasted a notebook motherboard because I applied artic silver incorrectly.

 

just take your time and apply it carefully and you wont have a problem.