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    Asus N80vn Disassemble + Upgrade Vids

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by sh1nigam1, Jan 21, 2009.

  1. Red_Dragon

    Red_Dragon Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    that means you propbably have to update your nvidia drivers. :D
     
    Red_Dragon, Jan 24, 2009
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  2. E.B.E.

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    Thanks for the guide! I have added a short notification just before the videos, warning that it voids the warranty.
     
    E.B.E., Jan 24, 2009
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  3. sh1nigam1

    sh1nigam1 Notebook Guru

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    Thanks! I forgot to write that too. I did mention it twice in the vids though. I have updated my video card using laptoptogo. Does 3dmark o5 only benchmark gpu?
     
    sh1nigam1, Jan 24, 2009
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  4. E.B.E.

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    I think they have a CPU test as well.
     
    E.B.E., Jan 24, 2009
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  5. sh1nigam1

    sh1nigam1 Notebook Guru

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    I'm not going to work on it until Monday. Something is definatly wrong with my score.
     
    sh1nigam1, Jan 24, 2009
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  6. AsuraSky

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    the t9800 should've boosted the cpu score a bit but the sm 2.0 and sm 3.0 should remain the same or close to it. hmm very odd

    and when the n81/n51's come out will their ati 4600 gpu's be swappable with the n80/n50's 9650 o.o?
     
    AsuraSky, Jan 25, 2009
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  7. tootall4wsu

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    I don't think the gpu's will swap. Someone in the N50 owners lounge opened their N50 up and the gpu is built into the mobo. The N80 should be the same way.
     
    tootall4wsu, Jan 25, 2009
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  8. E.B.E.

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    Thanks again for the guide, I have now added it to the Info Booth.
     
    E.B.E., Jan 25, 2009
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  9. zmatin

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    Has anyone had any attempts/success in addressing the keyboard flex/clackiness issue? Gonna head to the hardware store and see if i can find something thin and non-conductive to put behind the keyboard to help with the flex, but wanted to see what others had come up with.
     
    zmatin, Jan 28, 2009
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  10. Weenie

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    Why did you downgrade the ram? The N80VN comes with 800MHz ram, yet you switched it out with 667?
     
    Weenie, Feb 1, 2009
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  11. sh1nigam1

    sh1nigam1 Notebook Guru

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    I had some sucess. I used duct tape as an insulator. The only thing I did was stick two pieces together and layed them between the keyboard and the comp. I was a little scared for heating issues so I pulled it out. Something non heat conductive like tin foil might work. Its not much of an issue to me because I'm using a usb keyboard.

    8gb vs 4gb in Vista. Runs a bit smoother even though the bus is lower.
     
    sh1nigam1, Feb 10, 2009
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  12. zerosource

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    Why!? how much is the cpu?
     
    zerosource, Feb 11, 2009
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  13. zerosource

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    You should put the x64 with new 3dmark06 already. =]
    that would be awesome, cuz i'm waiting.
     
    zerosource, Feb 11, 2009
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  14. sh1nigam1

    sh1nigam1 Notebook Guru

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    I will but expect low numbers, for some reason 3dmark hates me. lol
     
    sh1nigam1, Feb 11, 2009
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  15. sh1nigam1

    sh1nigam1 Notebook Guru

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    Well... I just overclocked my GPU. Just scored a 5610. My overclock is rated at
    715/530/1800. Seems pretty stable at the moment.
     
    sh1nigam1, Feb 12, 2009
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  16. tavara

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    good luck :)
     
    tavara, Feb 12, 2009
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  17. zerosource

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    Cool, thanks. 1000 over stock.
     
    zerosource, Feb 13, 2009
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  18. sh1nigam1

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    Had to come down to 1725 because of instability. Seems to be working great now. Running COD4 in 1680x1050 with perfect fps. All maxed except for AA heat dipped into the low 70s though. I also undervolted the cpu to 1.1750v working stable as well.
     
    sh1nigam1, Feb 13, 2009
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    1680x1050 on external?
     
    zerosource, Feb 13, 2009
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  20. sh1nigam1

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    Yup ^^
    I got my new HD today. Vista 64 is installed going to install 3dmark06 now. Lets see what happens o_O. I did loose my undervolt rightmark doesnt work in 64 bit
     
    sh1nigam1, Feb 14, 2009
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  21. zerosource

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    Cool, cool, I just installed x64. xD feel good.
     
    zerosource, Feb 14, 2009
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    my n80 is comming next week. i cant wait to see where this thread goes. if i can hit 5k or close in 3dmark 06 i will be happy. on my 9300m G overclocking the video card memory seems to get me farther then overclocking the gpu. so i will do that on the n80.
     
    AppleUsr, Feb 14, 2009
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  23. zerosource

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    Talking about windows score. I only get 4.8 on 4GB of RAM. hmmm.
     
    zerosource, Feb 14, 2009
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  24. Mooglar

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    vista is only 3gb, also i have the n80vn -a1 would i be able to upgrade the same way on this laptop as you have on the x1, as in are they built the same
     
    Mooglar, Feb 14, 2009
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  25. zerosource

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    Same. What do you mean "vista is only 3gb"?
     
    zerosource, Feb 14, 2009
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  26. plasma.

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    Death Note fan, aye? :)
     
    plasma., Feb 15, 2009
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  27. Mooglar

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    32 bit is only 3gb,'

    everyones a dnote fan =)
     
    Mooglar, Feb 15, 2009
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  28. zerosource

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    I use x64 now.

    Not me. The movie was cool tho.
     
    zerosource, Feb 15, 2009
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  29. sh1nigam1

    sh1nigam1 Notebook Guru

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    Updated Scores on first page
     
    sh1nigam1, Feb 24, 2009
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    I have read the whole thread and this looks awesome.

    My only modification to my laptop is to replace the thermal paste with AS5. (and void the warranty of course ;) )

    +Rep for your courage to do such extensive upgrades... Good luck w/ your future work...

    --
     
    ramgen, Feb 25, 2009
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  31. AppleUsr

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    this is so cool but im such a wussy when it comes to my 2 year warranty. (pets warranty) my precious..
     
    AppleUsr, Feb 25, 2009
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  32. zerosource

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    What about x64?
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    okay, I see.

     
    zerosource, Feb 25, 2009
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  33. JabulOn

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    sorry for the ot...but does anybody know where is the cmos reset button located on the n80 ?
     
    JabulOn, Mar 5, 2009
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  34. aliefido

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    can asus X83Vb-X2 grapich card upgrade, from 9300M GS to 9650M GT ?
     
    aliefido, Jul 17, 2009
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  35. bense

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    aliefido, quit bumping his threads to ask questions that don't even belong here.
    sh1nigam1, where did you get this 9650M GT graphics module? I am working with an n81vg-x1, similar to yours :p
     
    bense, Jul 20, 2009
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  36. aliefido

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    i think my asus N80Vb have alot same..
    coz i see the main different is just on grapich card and the procie, and another part like, heatsink, socket, and much more is same...
     
    aliefido, Jul 23, 2009
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  37. youchian

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    hmm curious, would any socket P core2duo processor in the line be compatible with the n80 board? as long as its 45nm?
    also, is the no wireless thing due to some error on the upgrades? or did your wireless card fry or something?
     
    youchian, Aug 6, 2009
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    what's the recent working gpu driver now?
     
    zerosource, Oct 16, 2009
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    I've also been looking into upgrading the resolution on the screen. I was wondering, what screen/model no. did you purchase? I looked for documentation to see if there is a compatible screen out there but could not find much.
    I upgraded my N80VN with an Intel X25M 160Gb SSD and it is phenomenal. The screen is my next upgrade, I am a developer and would like the extra real estate provided by 1440x900 resolution.
    Any help is appreciated.

    Thanks!
     
    diegot, Oct 24, 2009
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  40. sh1nigam1

    sh1nigam1 Notebook Guru

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    I'm pretty sure any 45nm will work, dont hold me to that tho haha. Switched out the wireless for ITM.

    laptopvideo2go has the most current version

     
    sh1nigam1, Dec 12, 2009
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  41. diegot

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    Thanks!
    I did upgrade to Win7 Pro. Great upgrade, highly recommended. Everything works much smoother, especially with the SSD.

    I tried the following screen but the connector was incompatible. I could not find any screen with the same connector.
    DELL LATITUDE E6400 14.1" WXGA+ BV LED SCREEN

    Just one suggestion. The Intel turbo memory is counterproductive when using an SSD. I would remove it and re install the wifi card.
     
    diegot, Dec 12, 2009
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  42. sh1nigam1

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    Im not having any issues with it. I want to learn a bit more about it before I remove it. That is, if I can find my wifi card haha.
     
    sh1nigam1, Dec 13, 2009
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    Thanks for the info!

    Well the BT183 might not work... but I'm willing to bet the BT253 will!

    If you go to the ASUS Drivers for the N80Vn (and the N81Vg), the BT drivers are for a BT253. After scouring the internet, I found one here:

    http://www.asusparts.eu/product_info.php?products_id=1729

    Actually, it was the only place I could find it! I'm not sure if it comes with the proper cable... I think this one might work:

    http://www.pchub.com/uph/laptop/72-43581-12649/ASUS-A8Sc-Various-Item.html

    Also, this video is for a completely different model, the [A8Js], but the bottom of it also looks very similar to the N80/N81 series (so does the back if you look closely to the video... same ports)

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ucLoVbqTZ4

    I would really love to know if it's possible. I have an N81V, and it looks so similar to the N80V. Would you still try to upgrade with internal BT?
     
    jiminikiz, Dec 16, 2009
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  44. sh1nigam1

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    I really wanted to just for the oo factor. I dont think ill be doing this though =(. On a plus note, I just ordered myself a Vidock2 =) Stay tuned!
     
    sh1nigam1, Dec 17, 2009
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