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    T42 Ugrades

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by bigneneh, Jan 22, 2008.

  1. bigneneh

    bigneneh Newbie

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    I own a IBM T42 model number 2373-8TB.
    I am currently trying to upgrade as much as possible.
    I have ordered 2 x 100GB 7200 PATA HDD with a caddy, also a internal Wi-Fi card.
    I have upgraded the RAM to 1GB(Which I think is the max) and fitted a DVD/RW.

    I want to know what the biggest processor/or motherboard is that can be fitted to this machine and if there are any other upgrades I have missed.
    Many Thanks
     
    bigneneh, Jan 22, 2008
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  2. moon angel

    moon angel Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Your T42 can take up to 2GB ram max.

    Motherboard swaps rarely work but your laptop can take up to a 2.1GHz Pentium-M 765 for sure and probably a Pentium-M 780 which is 2.266GHz, but has a 533MHz FSB, which I am unsure if it's compatible.
     
    moon angel, Jan 22, 2008
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    The max memory for a T42 is 2GB. I owned one and had 1.5GB of memory in it.

    I doubt the CPU upgrade is worth unless you have a specific need or a trust fund.
     
    ZaZ, Jan 22, 2008
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