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    15z and 2730qm quad?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by pinsb, Aug 17, 2011.

  1. pinsb

    pinsb Notebook Consultant

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    Is it possible to upgrade the 15z to a quad core 2730qm?

    Thanks
     
    pinsb, Aug 17, 2011
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    n640nec Notebook Consultant

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    I ordered mine just a couple weeks ago and did not see this option available from Dell.
     
    n640nec, Aug 17, 2011
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    DakkonA Notebook Evangelist

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    You physically could upgrade it, but the reason it isn't an option is probably that it runs too hot for the case design.
     
    DakkonA, Aug 17, 2011
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