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    New CPU for an old 6735s

    Discussion in 'HP Business Class Notebooks' started by Dakks, May 31, 2011.

  1. Dakks

    Dakks Notebook Consultant

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    Hi,

    I've got a 6735s that's starting to get a bit old, and since it's got a dead battery, constant near-overheating problems (doesn't shut down but is almost always uncomfortably warm) and it no longer has any warranty I thought it could do with some fixing up.

    After googling a bit it seems like you can switch out the CPU (right now it has a Sempron SI-40) for a Turion X2 RM-70 which seem to be selling for 20-30£ on ebay, and I though I could clean out the system, add new paste etc while I'm at it.

    Will the Turion X2 RM-70 be a match for this computer? I was looking at the TDP's and the turion has 31w vs the 25w of the Sempron, will this be a problem? Do you guys have any other tips for processors that would be a good choice?

    The other thing that was bothering me was disassembly. I have never opened up a laptop or done anything more advanced than remove the battery, though I have built a desktop PC some years back and given it some upgrades through the years.

    I found this disassembly guide, is this the most effective/fastest way to reach the CPU or do you guys have some other tips?

    Any help is appreciated!
     
    Dakks, May 31, 2011
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