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    Can one replace a CPU in the dv7's? If yes, does it need upgrading in cooling?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by leladax, Jan 11, 2011.

  1. leladax

    leladax Notebook Guru

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    e.g. in those new ones with i7-2630qm. Will anyone be able to upgrade them to that slot and if yes, does it need any special cooling-upgrading treatment?
     
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  2. Star Forge

    Star Forge Quaggan's Creed Redux!

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    To what? an i7-2730M you mean? If so, than it should work and the current heatsink should work with.
     
    Star Forge, Jan 11, 2011
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    City Pig Notebook Virtuoso

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    The 2630QM, 2720QM, and 2820QM should all work. A 2920XM, however, would be too much.
     
    City Pig, Jan 11, 2011
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