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    Upgrading the dv9548us Processor?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Ennea, Sep 17, 2008.

  1. Ennea

    Ennea wwwwww

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    I have a friend who has the dv9548us and is wondering if he could upgrade the processor himself. Here's a list of his specs:

    dv9548us
    Processor: t5450 @ 1.66GHz
    Code Name: Merom

    Motherboard
    Manufacturer: Quanta
    Model: 30CB 79.13
    Chipset: Intel PM965
    Rev.: C0
    Southbridge: Intel 82891HBM (ICH8-ME)

    BIOS
    Brand: Hewlett-Packard
    Version: F.09
    Date: 06/11/07

    Grahic Interface
    Version: PCI-Express
    Link Width: x16
    Max Support: x16

    Also how hard is the process? If it's doable but not recommended for normal users I'll just do it for him.
     
    Ennea, Sep 17, 2008
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  2. walterdt3

    walterdt3 Notebook Consultant

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    This should be doable. I just upgraded my DV9500t CTO notebook. It is a pain, but can be done. You have to dismantle the whole computer since the processor is mounted on the bottom of the system board. Another thread here has the links to both the service manual, and videos that will show you how to do it, from the HP website.
     
    walterdt3, Sep 22, 2008
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  3. Ennea

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    Awesome, reps for someone finally answering! Mind linking the said thread?
     
    Ennea, Sep 23, 2008
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    walterdt3, Sep 29, 2008
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