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    Thinkpad X60 CPU upgrade question

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by jsailorca2002, Feb 2, 2010.

  1. jsailorca2002

    jsailorca2002 Notebook Consultant

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    I want POSSIBLY to upgrade a thinkpad X60's cpu from Intel Core Duo T2400 1.8GHz to Intel Core 2 Duo T7200. I don't have the computer yet.

    I think the socket and bus speed is ok. My main concern is that is the cpu
    soldered/glued to the mobo? I know some models of thinkpad using low voltage CPU have this kind of "permanent" connection to the mobo. Is this true as well for non-low voltage CPU (i.e. X60 with T2400 cpu)? How does one check? :eek:

    And if I just change the processor, upgrade BOTH the RAM and the hard drive, would Bill Gate II (Ballmer) asked me to activate again? :p

    Thanks.
     
    jsailorca2002, Feb 2, 2010
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  2. MidnightSun

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    I was under the impression that all Thinkpad X-series models have soldered-on CPUs, even the standard-voltage models, but I may be mistaken.
     
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  3. jsailorca2002

    jsailorca2002 Notebook Consultant

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    Bummer.... :(

    That's what i vaguely remember. Why did they do that?..sigh...

    Can anyone verify MidnightSun's statement? LOL
     
    jsailorca2002, Feb 2, 2010
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    crayonyes Custom Title! WooHoooo !!

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    crack open your Thinkpad and verify yourself :D
    and changing processor and RAM wont make Bill Gates coming at you. I swear
    LOL
     
    crayonyes, Feb 2, 2010
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  5. jsailorca2002

    jsailorca2002 Notebook Consultant

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    I don't have the machine. I want to verify the feasibility so I can go ahead and buy and make da change. How can IBM do such act of "perversion"?
     
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  7. H.A.L. 9000

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    I'm really, really sure that the X-series has a BGA processor (regular or CULV) which is soldered to the MoBo. When you get the notebook, run CPU-Z and get the socket ID. If it says anything about BGA then it's soldered. BGA stands for "ball grid array" and most if not all thin & lights are made that way.
     
    H.A.L. 9000, Feb 2, 2010
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    Upon searching it up, I found this thread on the Lenovo Community forum. Seems to indicate all X-series Thinkpads have soldered-on CPUs. Although CPUz does report PGA for some X60s with T-series processors, it seems to be an error on the software's part.
     
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  9. H.A.L. 9000

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    LOL.. I like that! IBM and other manufacturers do that so that they can custom tailor a good cooling solution for thin and light notebooks, also without the socket, it cuts down on vertical height letting the notebook be thinner.
     
    H.A.L. 9000, Feb 2, 2010
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  10. jsailorca2002

    jsailorca2002 Notebook Consultant

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    Thank you all for the prompt info.
     
    jsailorca2002, Feb 2, 2010
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  11. H.A.L. 9000

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    That's what we're here for! :)
     
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  12. jsailorca2002

    jsailorca2002 Notebook Consultant

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    Whew...early in the bid, too. Saved $$ and trouble. Thank you all again.
     
    jsailorca2002, Feb 2, 2010
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