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    Mini 11z CPU upgrade options i3 330um to i7 640um

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by erick_e, Aug 7, 2011.

  1. erick_e

    erick_e Notebook Geek

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    Tried to search, but didnt have any luck.

    I currently have a Inspiron mini 11z with the i3 330um processor, and and would lke to upgrade it to the I640um. I have found several sources of a used i7 640um processor (actally a complete M11z motherboard/processor), but am unsure if it will work.
     
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  2. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    The CPU is soldered to the motherboard, but if you replace the motherboard with the one you want, there's no reason this shouldn't work.
     
    Commander Wolf, Aug 7, 2011
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  3. erick_e

    erick_e Notebook Geek

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    Thank you. If it's soldered to the motherboard, I won't even bother with it.
     
    erick_e, Aug 7, 2011
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