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    replacing a processor

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by trumpetgod, May 21, 2008.

  1. trumpetgod

    trumpetgod Notebook Geek

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    like the thread title says, im replacing the processor on my P-6860 FX with a T9300. I need instructions.

    thanks
     
    trumpetgod, May 21, 2008
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  2. Nirvana

    Nirvana Notebook Prophet

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    well....i don't have 6860, but here's general procedures.
    1.) open up the chassis
    2.) remove heat sink, should be few screws on it usually
    3.) remove cpu, there is one flat head screw on it, turn it either 90 or 1800 degrees, i don't remember
    4.) clean up the thermal paste on both cpu and heatsink with special cleaner, or 90% alcohol
    5.) reapply thermal paste on both heatsink and cpu, recommend AS5
    6.) put everything back on
    7.) secure the chassis
     
    Nirvana, May 21, 2008
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  3. Jaycee8980

    Jaycee8980 Notebook Deity

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    EASY AS CAKE :)
    If I were you I would post this in the dedicated Gateway area of this forum
     
    Jaycee8980, May 21, 2008
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