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    m1330 upgrade to penryn

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by uNiq1, Feb 27, 2008.

  1. uNiq1

    uNiq1 Notebook Geek

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    Hey guys i am looking to buy a lightly used m1330 right now with c2d 2.0 ghz t7250. My question is if in a year i would like to upgrade the cpu to the 2.5 ghz penryn will i be able to or not?
     
    uNiq1, Feb 27, 2008
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  2. XPS1330

    XPS1330 Notebook Deity

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    You'll be able to, but it's a fairly complicated process.
    You must do it yourself.
     
    XPS1330, Feb 27, 2008
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  3. imzomnia

    imzomnia Notebook Evangelist

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    Yes, you will need to upgrade your BIOS to A09.
     
    imzomnia, Feb 27, 2008
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