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    CPU upgrade for Thinkpad X60s

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by felixjai, Dec 19, 2006.

  1. felixjai

    felixjai Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    I have a Lenovo Thinkpad X60s (the less powerful but more battery life model) with the L2400 (Core Duo) 1.66Ghz CPU. I've heard that Core Duo and Core 2 Duo use the same socket M. I'm wondering if I can upgrade my laptop with the new Core 2 Duo (T5500 or T7200...etc)? And is there any official support for this type of upgrade from Lenovo? I wonder if anyone has done this before. And if anyone will foresee any problem with this upgrade. Thanks in advance!

    felix
     
    felixjai, Dec 19, 2006
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  2. Lil Mayz

    Lil Mayz Notebook Deity

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    I'm pretty sure the Low Voltage L2400 is soldered into the motherboard and therefore cannot be upgraded.
     
    Lil Mayz, Dec 19, 2006
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    Zero The Random Guy

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    It may be that the processor is soldered to the motherboard, in which case an upgrade would be impossible. If there is a physical socket, then you may be able to upgrade to a Core 2 Duo. It will probably require a BIOS upgrade, however. On top of that, it will probably have to be replaced a "L" Core 2 Duo. They have not been released yet, so you will have to wait a while. Also, it may void your warranty.
     
    Zero, Dec 19, 2006
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  4. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    The CPU on the x60s is soldered to the mainboard and therefore not upgradeable. As always, Lenovo is not gonna support a machine with a upgraded CPU. If you are looking for a performance boost, a faster hard drive and more memory are good candidates. Office and internet will be no faster on the C2D.
     
    ZaZ, Dec 19, 2006
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