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    Toshiba Satellite M30-S309

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Tjacoby2006, Dec 5, 2009.

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    Tjacoby2006 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am looking to upgrade the processor in my M30 and am wondering, what is the fastest processor I can put in there?

    I will post more details later if need be, such as CPUz info (like motherboard model number, BIOS version, etc)

    Any help is greatly appreciated!

    Tom
     
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    Probably the Pentium M 780, which is 2.2Ghz. It's still a single-core, so I really wouldn't recommend upgrading at this point. As of now you're 2 generations behind. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. :(
     
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    No bad news here, this is just a laptop I use once in a while and I figure with Pentium M prices so low on ebay it wouldn't hurt to upgrade it with that and some additional RAM.

    My only concern is that the 2.2ghz processor uses a newer core, the Dothan, vs the older Banias. That can be a big deal, at least in desktop upgrades.
     
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    I have the specs for my motherboard and such... though its a strange name.

    Model: Portable PC
    Version: A0
    Bios Version: 1.7
     
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    Any socket 479 should work.. What CPU do you currently have?
     
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    I currently have a 1.4ghz Pentium M Banias.

    I hope any one will work haha

    Edit
    And its actually socket 749
     
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    Well, you *should* be able to use a Dothan instead of a Banias, but there are slight variations (voltage requirements) that might cause problems.

    This guy did it in his Acer..

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=50403

    But as far as getting a definitive answer, I'd suggest trying the Toshiba forum, maybe someone there has info specific to the Satellite.

    I haven't looked on ebay lately, how expensive are these things? If I were in your shoes I'd just buy it and see what happens. You can always resell the CPU if it doesn't work.
     
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    They go for about ~$25 on ebay, and thats before any bing cashback (currently at 15%).

    I am thinking the same thing about just getting one and giving it a whirl, but I guess if its not a definite yes that it will work I may just wait until after the holiday season (yes, I am still just young enough that a gift from my parents *could* include a netbook or something :) ).

    Oh and I tried the Toshiba forums, and they referred me here!
     
    Tjacoby2006, Dec 6, 2009
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    Brandon, we sent him over here as they don't discuss much of that over there and Toshiba isn't very forthcoming with bios support information concerning cpu upgrades.
     
    PapaSmurf69, Dec 6, 2009
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    Toshiba forum is dead...

    Moral Hazard, Padme, and some others, including me, are just about the only ones who visit it every day. :(

    Since that notebook is fairly old at this point, wouldn't it be worth it just to get a new one?
     
    Amnesiac, Dec 6, 2009
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    Ah, that's funny you guys, I've never once popped into the Toshiba forum, I just assumed it was as busy as say, Dell or HP.. My fault! :)

    Ahh, very nice. I miss those days! ;) I guess it just depends on if you'd rather pay the $25 now, or wait and see what happens for Christmas. Good luck, I hope you get a shiny new netbook!
     
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    Tjacoby2006, Dec 6, 2009
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