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    Thinking of Upgrading CPU, and need your help

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by tak.japan, Jan 22, 2008.

  1. tak.japan

    tak.japan Notebook Guru

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    I'm getting my t61 next week, and thinking if getting t9300, but have a question. I know that I may have to update my BIOS, but I'm scared because I never upgraded laptop CPU. is it different from desktop upgrade?
    Is there any guidance or suggestion you could give me?
    Also if I do upgrade my CPU, is it going to trash my warranty (like it does if you mod Ps2 or xbox)?
     
    tak.japan, Jan 22, 2008
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  2. chubbyfatazn

    chubbyfatazn Notebook Evangelist

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    All you have to do is remove the heatsink (usually screwed on), use a screwdriver to release the lock (like the lever that locks down a CPU in a desktop), and swap processors. Then do everything backwards. There are a few guides to doing this on the forums here, it's where I pulled the above information from. I assume it's the same across the board.

    I would suggest keeping the original CPU for if you have to send in the notebook to Lenovo for repair. Just plug the original back in and you'll be good to go.
     
    chubbyfatazn, Jan 22, 2008
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  3. XPS1330

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    I have a question. Where do you buy notebook CPU's/GPU's?
     
    XPS1330, Jan 22, 2008
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  4. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    You are going to void the warranty by upgrading the CPU, since you are going to have to disassemble the entire notebook.

    In all honesty, upgrading the CPU is not going to give you the performance increase you are probably looking for. Unless you have a low end budget processor. Upgrading the RAM or hard drive is more much beneficial than just the CPU.

    Most computers cannot upgrade their GPU. Stop asking, please.

    CPUs are usually purchased through companies like NewEgg or CDW or ...?
     
    Greg, Jan 22, 2008
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  5. tak.japan

    tak.japan Notebook Guru

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    so, will Lenovo find out if I disassemble the entire notebook? Is there warranty void sticker??
     
    tak.japan, Jan 22, 2008
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    It doesn't make any difference unless you need a repair and THEN lenovo will be able to tell in a millisecond.
     
    Renee, Jan 23, 2008
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    lol, no there isn't any void stickers
     
    klutchrider, Jan 23, 2008
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    They made the notebook. I think the least they can do is notice when someone (novice especially) has tinkered with their product. This is probably like one o the things they check for... they aren't exactly stupid...
     
    Stunner, Jan 23, 2008
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    maxsquared, Jan 23, 2008
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  10. tak.japan

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    hm... I guess no CPU upgrade for me until the warranty expires...
     
    tak.japan, Jan 23, 2008
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    A CPU upgrade almost never justifies the cost or the time spend doing it, especially from one generation to the next.
     
    ZaZ, Jan 23, 2008
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    However, it is pretty simple on the T61/T61p series...Lenovo even makes a guide ( ftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/pc/pccbbs/mobiles_pdf/42x3546_03.pdf). If you are planning to upgrade, make sure you wait until a BIOS update which supports the new Penryn processors is available. There will be one for T-series with the 64** series motherboards and the 88** series motherboards coming out soon.
     
    SkeeteRX8, Jan 23, 2008
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