m1210 questions from a 1210-newbie!

hi there!

yesterday I received my xps m1210 from ebay

first impressions I am VERY happy with it, the size is perfect the battery seems to last an age and it looks very nice!

I now intend to start upgrading, firstly the RAM (curently 2gb) then the HDD (currenly a poor 60gb)

However, I am confused regarding the upgradability of the CPU and wonder if anyone could advise me - currently there is a T2300 in the unit, I am wondering if its possible to put in a T7600 without any problems?

I am upgraded the bios to A08 which I believe to be the latest.

The reason for my concern is that the current t2300 is listed as a CoreDuo, where the t7600 is listed as a Core 2Duo

I dont want to spend the cash on CPU that I cannot use!

would appreciate any advice!

many thanks

 

i dont think u will be able to upgrade

 

can you tell me why not?

 

hi
can anyone else give me any information?

thanks

 

hi sorry to keep bumping, but can anyone let me know the fastest processer that my 1210 can take?

many thanks

 

Have you never heard of Google?

Do a search and you should find numerous links, some of which contain reviews of m1210 systems which include C2D processors. If a review states the machine has a C2D processor, then odds are it's possible.

All else fails, call Dell!

 

hi

yes i have heard of google, but and i apologise if i am stating the obvious here but what is this forum for if not to discuss, ask and respond to dell specific problems?

 

The CPU is not considered a customer replaceable unit, and you would either have to pay for an onsite service to replace that CPU or if your technically inclinded you can do it yourself if the instructions are published on support.dell.com just remember to have a phone tech holding your hand when you do this so that if you do break something it will be covered through the warranty.

Again its very very different then installing a processor on a desktop unit.

I am A+ certified and this is a daunting task for me.

I hope this gives you some answers.

 

The physical act of replacing the processor is no different than a desktop. The real difference is actually opening up the laptop to the point where you can get to the processor.

 

Yea thats what I mean, there are alot of things to take out to even get to the CPU

 

Speaking from experience, you have to literally pull EVERYTHING apart to get to the CPU on an m1210.

 

i have absolutely no problem with taking the laptop apart, absolutely none at all!

i just need to know whats the fastest processor that I can replace mine with!

someone, anyone - please answer my query!

 

I had a C2D 2.33ghz in mine.

If that answer isn't good enough, GOOGLE IT or call Dell!

 

thanks Khris

now, anyone want to sell me a c2d 2.33

 

No it's not.

Then you're a not a very good tech. A+ is bologna anyway.

Bingo.

Keyboard, display and bezels hardly qualify as everything. You can get to the processor in about 10 minutes, and that's going slow. Don't force things. Use several peices of labeled paper to stick the screws to.
http://support2.jp.dell.com/docs/systems/xpsM1210/en/SM/cpu.htm#wp1084976

ebay wildcard search for t7* in laptop cpus.

 

No, but removing the Keyboard, plastics, heat pipe, and fan don't really leave you much left in the main chassis.

I'd hate to see the condition of an m1210 if it only takes you 10 minutes to go "slowly" to get to the CPU. If you had to go fast, what would you do.....crack it open like a fortune cookie?

 

Lol, actually I guess you're right. Still it's doesn't seem like that much.

Ok, technically ten minutes doesn't count preparation time. But once you've done this a few laptops, it's actually pretty simple. They almost always follow similar case setups. Even to the point where guides are almost redundant. We just swapped most of the components of a t43 into a dead t40 a couple weeks ago in about a half hour.

Op seems pretty confident in his tech skills. Just go slow.

I once did a presentation where I disassembled and upgraded components in two different laptops to prove such a point and everyone was freaking out over it. People are so intimidate by laptops, but there's really nothing to be afraid of.