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    S1 Processor Upgrade (V3000Z)

    Discussion in 'HP' started by TwiztOG43, Aug 23, 2008.

  1. TwiztOG43

    TwiztOG43 Notebook Evangelist

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    does anybody know if the compaq V3000z will support
    AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-66 2.3GHz 2 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket S1 Dual-Core Processor

    currently i have a AMD Sempron single-core 3500 processor - 1.8GHz, 256MB of L2 cache, upto 1600MHz FSB

    since they are both the same socket type, would it work? meaning if it is supported by the chipset?

    also i am not familiar with replacing "mobile" processors but i saw the instructional that HP had on their website on how to do it (looks easy, I've already taken apart my notebook a couple times so it should be) but one question i have is, do i need some kind of thermal paste for the processor? because i don't remember it being a part of the instructional video but i have never installed a (desktop, not sure if it is the same way with mobile) processor without it.

    now i just have to wait for HP to fix (replace) my motherboard because of a defect on their part :cool:
     
    TwiztOG43, Aug 23, 2008
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  2. miner

    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Yeah, it should. The newest BIOS should support the 65nm processors. The TL-66 is expensive for what you get at least if you are buying from newegg. Other than that, the chipset shouldn't have any issues with the processor. yes, you will need to clean out the heatsink and remove any gunk HP has put in there are replace it with AS5. Make sure you do the same for the chipset as well since the heatsink covers both chips.
     
    miner, Aug 23, 2008
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  3. TwiztOG43

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    ok, that good to know. i was wondering why hp skipped that step in their instructional
     
    TwiztOG43, Aug 23, 2008
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    Hey, sorry to revive an old thread, but does anyone know off the top of their head whether the v3000z will support a TL-64 model TMDTL64HAX5DM? I may be able to pick one up on the cheap, but I'm not sure what the "DM" means? Does that just denote the 65nm process (as opposed to the TL 64 TMDTL64HAX5CT, which seems to be 90nm)? If so, then per miner's post, I should be okay.

    Thanks in advance. I've built and upgraded a few desktops, but this is my first foray into upgrading a laptop.
     
    MarionCobretti, Feb 16, 2009
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  5. brianstretch

    brianstretch Notebook Virtuoso

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    From the List of AMD Turion microprocessors you're right, the D in DM denotes 65nm which is definitely what you want. Flash in the latest BIOS first and you should be OK.
     
    brianstretch, Feb 17, 2009
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