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    Studio XPS 1640 with P8600 - replace with i-820QM?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by atlantaaudio, Mar 19, 2010.

  1. atlantaaudio

    atlantaaudio Newbie

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    Is the i7-820QM or 720QM accptable as a direct replacment for my P8600 in my Dell Studio XPS 1640 that is now out of warranty?

    Thanks for any guidance.
     
    atlantaaudio, Mar 19, 2010
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  2. XmDXtReMeK

    XmDXtReMeK Notebook Consultant

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    ??? you say you are out of warranty and you are getting a direct replacement? I dont get it. Can you elaborate? if you are asking if you can upgrade your processor then no, the motherboard socket is different and bios wont support it.
     
    XmDXtReMeK, Mar 19, 2010
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  3. atlantaaudio

    atlantaaudio Newbie

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    I am stating my notebook is recently out of warranty and I want to know if the i7-820QM can be used as a direct replacement for my P8600 CPU.

    I anticipate that Dell will ignore any requests from me given the 1640 is no longer in warranty.

    Thanks for the question.
     
    atlantaaudio, Mar 19, 2010
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  4. EGM92

    EGM92 Notebook Evangelist

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    you can't upgrade to an i5/i7, they use different sockets/chipsets. It's not possible without getting a different motherboard.
     
    EGM92, Mar 19, 2010
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  5. freedom16

    freedom16 Notebook Deity

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    Good luck with getting another motherboard it takes a long time and its a lot of screws to open up one of those stylish notebooks.
     
    freedom16, Mar 19, 2010
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    webuster Notebook Geek

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    You might as well get a new xps. It's either the pain to replace the motherboard ot the money to replace your laptop. If you sell your old one, you might end up cheaper.
     
    webuster, Mar 19, 2010
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