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    To HPDV7T Quad owners - Sandy Bridge issue

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Briju, Jan 31, 2011.

  1. Briju

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    Briju, Jan 31, 2011
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    Call HP ASAP! :eek: Let us know here on your thread what they suggest. Good luck. :)

    KJ :cool:
     
    Killa Joe, Jan 31, 2011
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    I guess all we can do is wait. I've been reading conflicting reports on whether or not it applies to notebook CPUs. Most of the tech blogs I've read have said that the NB Sandy Bridge uses a different chipset than the chipsets that are being recalled (6 series), which are supposedly for desktops. At least when I called HP today, they told me my order isn't being delayed. Oh, well, if they do decided to recall and upgrade, at least it will be on their dime and not mine. My current Dell is already turning into a piece of s***, so I would take laptop with statistically minimal, theoretical, way down the road problem anyday over my current laptop.
     
    JanusSoCal, Jan 31, 2011
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    The problem lies with the SATA II Ports beyond the two standard that is used in most laptops. The DV 7 most likely only uses 2 SATA Ports and no more than that so you should be safe. This really applies to desktops with 3+ SATA II Ports or laptops with 3+ SATA Ports (which at this time, only a few do).
     
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    Update from Engadget:

    Intel finds Sandy Bridge chipset design flaw, shipments stopped and recalls beginning -- Engadget

     
    monkeymonkey, Jan 31, 2011
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    It is not the processor that has design flaw but the chipset. If it were the processor, swapping a new one would be really easy. Unfortunately chipset is soldered on the motherboard, replacing it is much harder if not impossible.
     
    KLF, Feb 1, 2011
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    The 2g iSeries CPUs themselves AND the mobile chipsets were never affected by this.

    Desktop 6x chipsets ONLY.

    This was evident from the FIRST credible (non-Blog) media reports and Intels press release.

    Someone needs to learn to read their materials and comprehend the info therein.
     
    newsposter, Feb 1, 2011
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    "To date, laptops based on Intel Sandy Bridge Core i7 quad-core processors-- listed with Q suffix--are the only laptop systems potentially affected, according to Intel."

    Read more: Intel's Sandy Bridge chipset flaw: The fallout | Nanotech - The Circuits Blog - CNET News
     
    mcchea, Feb 1, 2011
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    Toshiba recalling all their SB laptops already?
     
    Bravoexo, Feb 1, 2011
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    Engadget, CNet, Anandtech - none of these are "credible"? What do you consider credible?
     
    monkeymonkey, Feb 1, 2011
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    it affects laptops too. alienware has pulled the m17xr3 from the site
     
    laststop311, Feb 1, 2011
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    HP probably won't do jack for us either. Dell has already posted that when the fixed chipsets rollout they will replace the motherboard for free. All other manufactuers already have made public announcements but you don't hear jack from HP and look they are STILL selling these defective POS's on their website.

    Nice customer service HP...
     
    derektm, Feb 2, 2011
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    Well, I can't imagine HP would knowingly continue to sell defective laptops!!!!! :confused: Best guess, HP already has in the stock the fixed chips and thus no need to delay production. To be sure, give HP a call.


    KJ :cool:
     
    Killa Joe, Feb 2, 2011
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