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    CPU upgrade for advent 7201 / Quanta PL5C

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by jacksonuk, Feb 27, 2013.

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    jacksonuk Newbie

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    hey guys

    My parents have given me this laptop for nothing as its been in a cupboard for 2 years since it got replaced. I've added 1GB of ram which has helped it alot and installed windows 7.

    I've been wanting to replace the CPU for a faster alternative. I've already read through some posts on here regarding chipset and socket compatibility and i've decided on the Intel T5300 as a modest replacement.

    However i'm asking you guys first before i order it. I've seen a few people on here with 7201's that have upgraded their CPU's to something like a T2250 (or along those lines) but had problems due to a possible faulty CPU. I've not really read through any solid evidence of anyone successfully running another CPU in this laptop but surely there must be someone?

    The only problem i can see with the T5300 is that its dual core and my BIO's might not like it. Can i update it? Im running Phoenix notebios 4.0 release 6.1.

    Many thanks everyone :)
     
    jacksonuk, Feb 27, 2013
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    jacksonuk Newbie

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    No one? Somebody must have an idea!
     
    jacksonuk, Feb 28, 2013
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    ellalan Notebook Deity

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    Provide more details about your laptop and members will respond, check whether these specs are similar: UKT Support - Advent 7201 Laptop
     
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    jacksonuk Newbie

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    Sorry, Yeah those are the specs!

    CPU Intel Celeron M 440 (1.86 GHz)
    BIOS Phoenix BIOS. Press F2 to enter
    Chipset Mobile Intel 943GML Express
    Memory 1GB DDR2 667MHz SODIMM (2 memory slots. Max 2GB)
    Hard Drive 80GB Hitachi HTS541680J9SA00
    CD Drive Optiarc DVD RW AD-7530A
    Screen 15.4" Widescreen TFT (1280x800)
    Video Card ATI Radeon Xpress 200M (256MB shared)
    Sound Card Realtek High Definition Audio
    Modem Not Fitted **
    Network Card Realtek RTL8139/810x
    QCOM Q802MKG2 Wireless Network Card *
    PC Card 1 x ExpressCard/54 slot (also supports ExpressCard/34)
    Ports 1x Microphone
    1x Headphone
    1x VGA
    3x USB 2.0
    1x Kensington Lock
    1x LAN
    Touchpad Synaptics Touchpad
    Battery 4UR18650F-QC-PL1A (14.4v 2200mAh)
    CGR-B/458 (14.4v 2200mAh)
    Dimensions 36 x 258 x 358 (HxWxD in mm)
    Colour Grey/Black
    Weight 2.7kg
    Made By Quanta AL-096 PL5C
     
    jacksonuk, Mar 1, 2013
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    ellalan, Mar 1, 2013
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