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    M15X CPU change issue

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by xcxcxc, Feb 10, 2009.

  1. xcxcxc

    xcxcxc Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi I just bought T9500 in order to instead T8100
    BIOS is X36 P3. do I need flash my bios or do some preparation necessary？ thanks
     
    xcxcxc, Feb 10, 2009
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  2. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    not to my knowledge the x36 bios supports them its like swaping ram
     
    The_Moo™, Feb 10, 2009
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  3. kobe

    kobe Notebook Virtuoso

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    Just make sure that you apply new thermal grease on the CPU, after cleaning the old remains, and test it for overheating and stability.
     
    kobe, Feb 10, 2009
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