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    Dothan to Core duo?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by flensr, Jan 10, 2007.

  1. flensr

    flensr Notebook Enthusiast

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    Does anyone know if it's possible to upgrade from a Dothan cpu to a Core duo cpu in a laptop? I have an ibm T41p that I know will upgrade to a Dothan pentium M 755, but I'm wondering if it would also take a Core duo.

    Thanks in advance!
     
    flensr, Jan 10, 2007
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  2. Zero

    Zero The Random Guy

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    No, the socket the two processors use are different. They have the same number of pins, however, one of them it placed slightly differently, that doesn't allow it to fit into the socket.
     
    Zero, Jan 10, 2007
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  3. Rahul

    Rahul Notebook Prophet

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    No I'm sorry, the upgrade wouldn't be possible.
     
    Rahul, Jan 10, 2007
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