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    possible processor upgrade for athlon neo mv-40?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by gonarch, Feb 22, 2011.

  1. gonarch

    gonarch Newbie

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    So I am wondering if i can upgrade the processor in my MSI u230 light to a duel core. I looking to see if anyone can confirm if it is soldered to the MB or not and that it is an S1 socket type.

    Thanks.
     
    gonarch, Feb 22, 2011
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  2. kosti

    kosti Notebook Virtuoso

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    the MV-40 is a BGA processor, like the Atom, thus it is soldered directly to the board.
     
    kosti, Feb 22, 2011
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    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    kosti is correct, the Athlon Neo series are BGA soldered onto the motherboard. To upgrade it is to change out the motherboard or if you feel adventurous you could try desolder the CPU and try soldered on another CPU..
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Feb 22, 2011
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    gonarch Newbie

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    Soldering is out :( I'm going to go on limb here and guess there is no "laptop motherboard upgrade e-store" either, correct?
     
    gonarch, Feb 23, 2011
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    Afraid not. Replacement motherboards are sold by some stores (mostly online), but you'll have to know what you're looking for.
     
    Judicator, Feb 23, 2011
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