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    Atom 280 and 330 pin compatible?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by JohnnyFlash, Sep 24, 2009.

  1. JohnnyFlash

    JohnnyFlash Notebook Virtuoso

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    I have a HP Mini 110, 945 chipset with a N280 Atom. Can I swap in a 330?
     
    JohnnyFlash, Sep 24, 2009
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  2. namaiki

    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    As far as I know, the Atom isn't socketed, and therefore not [easily] upgradeable.
     
    namaiki, Sep 24, 2009
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  3. sgogeta4

    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I think they're soldered on, so they're basically impossible to change by consumers.
     
    sgogeta4, Sep 24, 2009
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  4. JohnnyFlash

    JohnnyFlash Notebook Virtuoso

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    You are right sir. I knew that too, I guess wishful thinking got me.
     
    JohnnyFlash, Sep 24, 2009
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  5. Ayle

    Ayle Trailblazer

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    They are pin compatible but you can't do anything unless you have a way to unsolder and solder back BGA chips...
     
    Ayle, Sep 24, 2009
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  6. Jayayess1190

    Jayayess1190 Waiting on Intel Cannonlake

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    Why get the N330, the D510 is almost out.
     
    Jayayess1190, Sep 24, 2009
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