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    Repacing the laptop processors

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Kash, Sep 10, 2006.

  1. Kash

    Kash Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    I was wondering if its possible for me to upgrade from pentium m to core 2 duo processor of my laptop.

    thanks
     
    Kash, Sep 10, 2006
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  2. drumfu

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    you may want to consider adding more info to your posts in the future for questions like this; for example, what make/model of notebook you are talking about

    regardless, it's highly unlikely as it's dependent on you replacing the motherboard if in fact you can secure one that fits your notebook that will accept a C2D
     
    drumfu, Sep 10, 2006
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  3. Kash

    Kash Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am using the fujitsu siemens amilo m1437G notebook and it has a pentium m 750 processor and i think intel's 915PM Express chpset .
     
    Kash, Sep 10, 2006
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  4. irishrover

    irishrover Notebook Consultant

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    Based on the chipset you have, you will not be able to upgrade your proc. To do so requires a 945 chipset.
     
    irishrover, Sep 10, 2006
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  5. hhjlhkjvch

    hhjlhkjvch Notebook Guru

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    As above, it won't work. The i915 can't support Core Duos and Core 2 Duos. They also use a different socket (both 479 pins, but the pins are arranged differently).
     
    hhjlhkjvch, Sep 11, 2006
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