New CPU for Toshiba X205-S9349

So I bought a Toshiba X205-S9349 right before I went off to college 3 years ago and now when I try to turn it on I get nothing but a few lights to show it's on. A friend informed me that it must be that the CPU got fried somehow. Now I need to replace said CPU. I could try getting the same one that came with it, but I'm interested to know if there are any other CPUs that I could buy that would be better. As I'm still in school and low on funds these CPUs would have to work with the system without needing additional components. Would greatly appreciate some insight.

here is a link to it's specs:
Newegg.com - TOSHIBA Satellite X205-S9349 NoteBook Intel Core 2 Duo T7100(1.80GHz) 17.0" Wide XGA+ 2GB Memory DDR2 667 240GB HDD 5400rpm HD DVD-ROM / Super Multi NVIDIA GeForce 8700M GT

 

Okay so it houses the PM965 chipset so any 800 FSB Core 2 Duo will work.

Since it already has a T7100, there's not much you can upgrade to without spending more than like 150. You can pick up like a T9300 or a T8300 but if you aren't rendering you aren't really going to benefit. More "GHz" and "cache" doesn't really yield much for normal Windows use or gaming.

 

Looks like I'll simply replace. Eventually I would like to upgrade or possibly build my own, and I'll consult you guys again. For now I just need to get this baby up and running again. Thanks for the help Hokage

 

It's pretty rare that a CPU goes bad, how is your friend sure that is the problem?

 

Well he "checked' it out for me and he does repairs from what I understand. He didn't really open it though. Said that its likely someone hit the laptop while it was on and that disrupted the processor. Seems like the likely scenario since I was asleep and the computer was next to me. Easily could have tapped it without knowing. To be more specific when I try to turn it on, the 3 lights in front go on, and the one that usually stays on goes off immediately after. Then it stays on just fine, simply nothing pops up on the screen and nothing boots up (the normal grinds/noises of it turning on don't start). What else could it be?

 

I'm sorry but I don't buy it. There are many things in a laptop that are sensitive to bumps, but the CPU is not really one of them (unless it is a really, really, really big bump and then there would be other things to worry about). Did you check the simple things, such as RAM placed properly, power supply working, HDD seated etc. I would not spend any money until you know where the problem is and I would bet it is not going to be the CPU that is bad. Time for a second opinion.....

- Tim

 

No reason to be sorry, would love to fix it without buying anything. I'm inexperienced with laptops, but I would recognize the parts if I opened it up myself. Warranty's well over so I really have nothing to lose if I check it myself. Asked the friend cause I wouldn't know what I'm looking for in terms of things broken etc.

 

This is utterly stupid!!! Please stop getting guidance from that idiot.

CPUs do not have any mechanical parts. Unless you break it into several pieces they will continue to function.


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Yes, it's dawning on me that he doesn't know what he's talking about. Don't really know any other friends that are computer savvy(or claim to be) with laptops. I'm going to check the simple things as best I can. I really want to avoid taking it to something like GeekSquad since last time I did with a desktop a while back I simply got charged $70 for them to tell me what I already knew. On that note, what's a good list of things that I should be looking for, or did tim cover it?

 

This makes me think that you have a problem with the motherboard. Do the following:

- Remove the HDD, the RAM sticks and the battery.
- Disconnect the power adapter.
- Press the power button for 30 secs without releasing it.
- Connect the power adapter. Press the power button again.

If you see something on the screen (POST) you can re-connect the HDD and RAMs. If you still see nothing but a few lights you may need to replace the entire motherboard.


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So went ahead and removed the HDD, RAM sticks and battery. Disconnected adapter, pressed power for 30 secs and reconnected adapter.

When I pressed the power button, got nothing but the power light flashing red/orange. So definitely something faulty.

Looked it up on Google and people seem to think it's either a bad motherboard or video card failure. Any way to know which exactly? If not, at this point I'll be forced to take it to a shop. *groan*

 

The video card is soldered onto the motherboard on the vast majority on laptops so it looks like you'll have to replace the motherboard regardless. its gonna be an expensive job i fear...