T430 Quad Core Mod

I've heard of people doing so, i7 3612qm in T430, but I can't seem to find the thread

Are there any "guides" to doing so? I'm assuming its just like installing a cpu in a desktop...

 

I think you're looking for this post here. Given that it was initially possible to do in the T420 it would be dissapointing if you can't do something similar on a T430. CPU application is similar to that of a desktop albeit in a smaller form factor, use the T430 Hardware Maintenance Manual for detailed fitting instructions.

 

Thanks.

Would it be hard to self install a 1600x900 screen in lieu of a 1366x768?

 

Not in the least.

Probably an hour or so with some guidance from HMM, even if you've never done it before.

 

Would installing a quad void the accidental warranty?

 

Uh, yes.

Unless of course you could convince Lenovo Support that you dropped your machine, it cracked open, and the dual core ran off. Not only that, a quad core came along and jumped into the socket.

Yea, that will work.

 

Replacing any non-CRU (customer replaceable unit) will void your warranty, the only things you can replace without void warranty are keyboard, RAM, HDD, Ultrabay, wifi adapter, or mSATA SSD.

 

I've replaced processors, I explained to them what I did. This was on both my Latitude E6500 (Dell CompleteCare), and E6420 (NBD Warranty).

They just told me to swap out the processors with the originals if I ever needed to send them in, also they explained they wouldn't be responsible for any damaged during or after the assembly.

Then again I believe they have me on file as a technician and my business in their system.

Edit: Dell has been the only ones to let me do this. Other manufacturers simply say warranty is void if you remove anything but RAM, HDD, or Keyboard.