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    cpu for M350WVN

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by atwest1, Jan 13, 2008.

  1. atwest1

    atwest1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey Folks,
    I"ve come across this Gateway laptop the has bent prongs on the CPU that I can't straighten. (pentium 4... 2.66ghz/512k/533fsb)

    I see CPU's on ebay that have the same specs, but I am unsure if they are compatable. The damaged CPU has a number "SL247"... and the ones I see as a replacement have similar #'s, but not the same.

    Will these CPU's be compatable?

    thx,
    Alan
     
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    SpacemanSpiff Everything in Moderation

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    Is it possible you mean an SL724 ?

    I see one on ebay for about $25

    For a list of mobile Pentium 4 processors, go here.
     
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    SpacemanSpiff Everything in Moderation

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    Just to further add, WVN is Gateway shorthand for "Wolverine", which was Gateway's code name for this notebook.

    I believe the original manufacturer of this machine is Quanta (who I think highly of), and if I recall correctly, the M350 is a solid, well made machine, even if it isn't particularly stylish.

    That said, Pentium 4 notebooks did have a tendency to run hot.
     
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    atwest1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thx Spiff... (luv Calvin & Hobbs)
    My bad. It is a SL724...
     
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