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    i didn't do my homework: can i put a T7200 in a dv9500?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Drinky Crow, Sep 18, 2007.

  1. Drinky Crow

    Drinky Crow Newbie

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    hey folks,

    when shopping around to upgrade my dv9500's (dv9535nr, specifically) T5250, i stumbled onto a great deal on a T7200. unfortunately, after i clicked submit, i remembered that the T7200 is NOT a santa rosa chip, whereas the T5250 is. am i fscked, or is the pin-out the same between the two: i.e. can i install the T7200 on the dv9500's mobo successfully?

    i'm a bit of a nub when it comes to the centrino duo line. :'(

    thanks for any help/advice!
     
    Drinky Crow, Sep 18, 2007
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  2. miner

    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    No, Intel changed the pin configuration on Santa Rosa compatible processors. So, even though the older Napa based processors have the same socket they are not compatible with Santa Rosa.
     
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  3. Drinky Crow

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    fookin' 'ell. that's what i get for ordering online at midnight. thanks!
     
    Drinky Crow, Sep 18, 2007
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    *Daystar* Seahawk Fan!

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    would there be anyway to just send it back once you get it?
     
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  5. Drinky Crow

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    yeah, but it's gonna be a bear. oh well -- lesson learned! ah well, i *really* wanted a T7500 instead, anyway!
     
    Drinky Crow, Sep 18, 2007
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