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    Swapping CPU's on a M17

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Huey Long, Apr 20, 2009.

  1. Huey Long

    Huey Long Notebook Consultant

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    Hi guys, for those who don't know me, which is many of you, my name is Robert and I was wondering how easy it would be to switch CPU's on a M17 from lets say a Core 2 P8400 to a Core 2 extreme qx9300. Thanks in advance, I am kind of new to computers
     
    Huey Long, Apr 20, 2009
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  2. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    very easy

    hold on ill post a link
     
    The_Moo™, Apr 20, 2009
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  3. Huey Long

    Huey Long Notebook Consultant

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    awesome, thanks for the help, looks like i'll be getting mine soon :D
     
    Huey Long, Apr 20, 2009
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    all you do is remove the cover off take off the cpu heat sink then unlock the cpu remove it and then line up the new one drop it in reapply thermal paste then put the heat sink back on and poof quad
     
    The_Moo™, Apr 20, 2009
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  5. Huey Long

    Huey Long Notebook Consultant

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    I really appreciate all of your help, I'm just trying to save myself as much money as possible, once again, thank you
     
    Huey Long, Apr 20, 2009
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    lol ok you do know it will void your warrenty right?
     
    The_Moo™, Apr 20, 2009
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    It might be wise to ground yourself when ur doing that as well.

    It will void your warranty, but Im sure you already knew this.

    If you want step by step directions, Im sure there is a post somewhere in the forum. :p
     
    Snowm0bile, Apr 20, 2009
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  8. Huey Long

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    yea thanks, i was gonna wait a year before doing this
     
    Huey Long, Apr 20, 2009
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    o ok ...... long time .....
     
    The_Moo™, Apr 20, 2009
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  10. nandeep

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    does he need to upgrade the bios or reinstall windows again???
     
    nandeep, Apr 20, 2009
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    not to my knowledge .... the bios will support it and windows should automatically install driver/ reconize

    doesn't hurt though
     
    The_Moo™, Apr 20, 2009
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    Be sure to test everything thoroughly.. Make sure you dont have sound/videolag ( like I do :( )

    I'm also already advertising with my QX9300 to sell it (only on some dutch sites until now.. )
     
    Shockwave_Omega, Apr 21, 2009
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  13. Chefchenko

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    to give you an idea of what the m17 looks like inside and where the CPU is located have a look here http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=373496

    make sure you uses new thermal paste on the cpu... and while your there you mayaswell change teh paste on the GPU's to reduce your temps and extend teh life of the cards.
     
    Chefchenko, Apr 21, 2009
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  14. Huey Long

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    haha yea i guess, i'm kind of pushing it already with the money
     
    Huey Long, Apr 22, 2009
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  15. Huey Long

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    okay thanks :D
     
    Huey Long, Apr 22, 2009
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  16. The_Moo™

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    lol same here
     
    The_Moo™, Apr 22, 2009
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