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    HP dv8000t Taken Apart

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Sledgehammer70, Jun 26, 2006.

  1. Sledgehammer70

    Sledgehammer70 Notebook Consultant

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    I have been wondering if I would be able to upgrade the CPU in my laptop and decided to go all out to see if it is possible. Well after having to disassemble the entire Laptop I found that it is possible, I am guessing a new bios will be in order, but time will tell... below is a link of my disassembling adventure with images in the thread...

    http://www.short-media.com/forum/showthread.php?t=47511
     
    Sledgehammer70, Jun 26, 2006
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    It would be possible, but wouldnt HP then have to come out with a BIOS update or no? Im not sure since those Dell guys were able to install the Merom CPU and CPU-Z was able to recognize it.
     
    Bhatman, Jun 26, 2006
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    PS, The new chip is called Merom.
     
    ew2x4, Jun 26, 2006
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    Hey, sledgehammer, were you able to put together the laptop OK? I mean, does it feel sturdier now? HP laptops tend to creak and bend so I was wondering if tightening the screws helps with that...
     
    vassil_98, Jun 27, 2006
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    Feels the same way it did before I took it all apart... HP did a good job with the build... but the screws are a bit weak...
     
    Sledgehammer70, Jun 27, 2006
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    now that you have taken ur laptop apart, and put it back together, I was wondering if you feel tightening the keyboard connector would solve the keyboard problems people are having with their dv8000ts, even though u arent.. this was one of the solutions being suggested, but seems kind of simplistic to me..
     
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    TBH it is a flat cable that slides into place on the Mobo. It is not that easy to get under the Keyboard but it is very possible... could it be the issue? Maybe I found that the cable slides in and out pretty easy... Might be worth a shot if you are having keyboard issues... but liek I said do not take anything apart unless you know what your doing..
     
    Sledgehammer70, Jun 28, 2006
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    Cool article. BTW, buy some ArtiClean. It works great, even on thermal compound that's several years old. No sense in wasting perfectly good tequila :D.

    I've been debating taking apart my dv8000z and replacing the Turion ML32 with a MT40. Tempting...
     
    brianstretch, Jun 28, 2006
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    Yeah we looked for anything other than tequila, but it was the only thing in the house :) To tell you the truth the entire project was spured on the Intel Meron CPU we had at the house... Can't say where we got it, but I can say it does fit in the socket :)
     
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    Anyone else have fun disecting their laptop yet?
     
    Sledgehammer70, Jul 10, 2006
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    So the Meron fits the socket. Did you get it to boot?
     
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    When I ttok apart the laptop we were exspecting the CPU in the mail.. it didn't come so I put it all back to gether again, but they are the same size and same socket, the main question is will HP's mobo support it
     
    Sledgehammer70, Jul 10, 2006
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    Send the CPU to me and I'll see if it will work. :) I'd tear apart my new toy in the name of science anyday.
     
    overclock, Jul 11, 2006
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    LOL, well since I have already tore down the system twice, I don't think it would hurt for a 3rd..
     
    Sledgehammer70, Jul 13, 2006
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    As a side note the Merom CPU did work... but I sold the laptop to get a ASUS beast :)
     
    Sledgehammer70, Sep 27, 2007
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    I've taken my old DV6000z apart before I sold it because I wanted to put some arctic silver cpu goo to help reduce the CPU heat. I just received my DV9500t last week and will be taking that apart as well to put in arctic silver. For anyone wanting to take apart their laptop and want a guide to do it just search in HP's website or google, HP does offer a manual on how to take apart each one of their laptops.

    Sledgehammer70, what kind of Asus laptop are you going to get? I love my DV9500t except for the 8600m GS and I've really been thinking a lot lately on whether I'm going to keep it or not and my 21 days is coming up soon for me to make that decision.
     
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    That's good to know that Merom worked. I can't believe you had to tear the whole thing down like that to get to the MoBo! I know on my nw8440, the Mobo's exposed after your remove the keyboard, which is simply a matter of removing two screws which are clearly labeled with a keyboard icon, pulling 4 tabs at the top of the keyboard, and folding the keyboard over. I almost did it, but then got stuck when I tried to fold the keyboard over.
    BTW, on my machine, it's the only way to access the second memory module. Also, the CPU and GPU are on the side facing up, so simply removing the keyboard will give you access to those parts (I think).
     
    Teraforce, Sep 27, 2007
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