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    T61 CPU Upgrade - What Package Type

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Rambler, May 26, 2008.

  1. Rambler

    Rambler Notebook Consultant

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    Hi,

    Im looking at upgrading my T7300 CPU on my T61.

    Intel seems to makes two types of S479 CPU's being a Micro-FCBGA and a Micro-FCPGA.

    Ive used a few diagnostic programs to determine the package type of my current CPU but cant get anything.

    Does anyone know what package type I should use for compatability with my T61?

    Thanks
     
    Rambler, May 26, 2008
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Its a PGA (Pin Grid Array) chip. BGA (Ball Grid Chips) chips are not upgradeable without very very expensive equipment.

    You can use CPU-Z to verify.
     
    Greg, May 26, 2008
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  3. steve p

    steve p Notebook Evangelist

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    I believe you need a socket "P" CPU.
     
    steve p, May 26, 2008
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