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    Help for CPU Upgrade! XPS M1730

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by spradhan01, Jul 27, 2009.

  1. spradhan01

    spradhan01 Notebook Virtuoso

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    I have my friend's laptop with Core2Duo T8300 processor and wanted to upgrade to X9000. Can anyone suggest me how to do that with some links for the picture guided or video instructions? Also, what are other components needed for this upgrade? Infact, please suggest all the procedures.

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    spradhan01, Jul 27, 2009
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    Quicklite Notebook Deity

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    Ripfire Minecraft Architect

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    Quicklite found it :)

    Here -> Disassembly Guide



    Have at it :cool:
     
    Ripfire, Jul 27, 2009
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    EviL Ras Notebook Consultant

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    Bloody hell! That guide is great! As far as upgrading the CPU tho, is it just a case of undoing the whole thing, and dropping a new chip in? How will the bios react? If its that easy i wont worry about the 2.1ghz they're shipping in my replacement! I can buy a 2.4 or 2.5 at some point and upgrade!
     
    EviL Ras, Jul 27, 2009
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