Help to change the CPU in 6324

Ive been wanting to change my T7300 to a new Penryn, the T9300. I called Zepto, and they could not give me an offer where they would buy back my old cpu, since they were not selling that particular model anymore, so the upgrade would cost me 510 euro with shipping included, and that is alot more than it would cost me to upgrade myself.

I am aware of the loss of guarantee, but when i spoke to a Zepto supporter, he told me that the guarantee, even though it is two years, is really only worth something the first half year - the rest is extended guarantee, where you have to prove that the notebook had a fault when you got it originally, before the guarantee will cover it. That is the way it is in Denmark at least.

So if anyone could provide me with a little information about how to do it, what to be careful with and so on, i would be grateful. Ive changed the ram and harddrive of the notebook relatively easy, but this should be much more difficult.

Im currently considering buying the cpu from Germany, since they have them on store there.

Cheers, Jakob

 

Well, dont expect it to be easy at least, oh well, what do I know, never done it

I think the procedure will be pretty much
-Take keyboard out
-Check if you can remove the cooling system without taking off the top plastics (take top plastics off if needed)
-Remove the metal lump ontop of the cpu (you need to find out wich one is CPU/GPU)
-Change CPU
-Go backwards in the list

 

There's a view of under the 6024W's keyboard in my review (link below). The 6324W is very similar. Keyboard removal is quite easy and discussed in another thread somewhere (eg turbo memory in 6024W). Once the keyboard is removed you have access to the heat sink for the CPU / GPU.

However, I question whether this upgrade provides value for money unless you really need that little extra CPU performance.

John

 

In my Penryn-topic here on NBR, I've said I wouldn't change the CPU myself...
When buying a new laptop (read: a Zepto) I would offcourse go for a new Penryn processor, but upgrading it from a T7xxx to a T9xxx proc costs to much..

 

Regarding the warranty the conditions are different in every country. The above condition are for Danish customers only. Most European countries have a 24month warranty whereas the UK is only 12 months as standard but you have equal rights in that 12 month period

 

Alright i got the CPU now and Turbo Memory. I removed the keyboard and couldnt see the CPU at all. Heh, good start, but i got the turbo memory installed and it i can definently feel the change. But with regards to the CPU, can anyone pinpoint it, and maybe what screws to unscrew - what to remove. It looked like the picture of the 6024.

 

I think you will need to remove the complete palm rest (plastic bit that the keyboard sits on top of) as the processor is located on the left hand side underneath the keyboard. The heatsink is the main problem I believe as it goes under the left hand side plastic. Hope this helps.

 

#6 --> Thanks, you seem like you know what you are talking about. How do i remove the white plastic?

 

#6 i can tell you as much as you don't need to remove the topcover to get the CPU exchanged. Other than that I'm not going to help as it is voiding you warranty

 

#9 --> Thanks, i guess. Can you PM the information to me? When it is time to use my warrenty ill refer them to you and say it is your fault I am kidding of course, i am fully aware of the loss of guarantee.

Anyone with info about replacing the CPU is welcome to PM me.

 

I wouldn't want to bend my heatsink that much. I agree that it should be possible but I still think the heatsink would need a little bending to lift it high enugh to slide the CPU out from underneath. Still it could be a lot worse. Zepto could of used the BGA type of CPU whereby there would be no chance of changing it without reflowing the whole PCB. (I repair electronics for a living and removing BGA's is something I have done!!!!!)

 

Lots of screws!!!! basically most of the screws you can see from the underside of the laptop. (You've already found the one hidden in the memory compatment.). Sorry I've not done this to my PC, but I have had a good look at what it would take.

 

If i were to bend the heatsink a little, can you tell me exactly where the CPU is on the attached photo?

 

The CPU is in the purple ZIF socket.

 

And don't bend anything. Everything can be removed without beding anything. If you bedn the CPU heatpipe or anything it will not make enough contact and then it will overheat as easy as snapping your fingers.

 

So if i unscrewed the four screws holding the cooler, could the CPU be changed?

 

Basically yes.

 

Oh, yeah you also need to remove the actual fan to remove the heatpipe.

 

So i guess the fan should actually be removed first.. ? Then the cooler, right ?

 

I got it installed finally, i did not even need to remove the fan, i just lifted the cooling system a bit and slid out the old CPU and in the new one. Thanks everyone for your help.

Old windows experience index was 4,9 for the processor, new one is 5,4 and with the added turbo memory this should be great.

Specs for my Znote 6324:

T9300
320 GB WD
2 x 2 Gb OCZ PC6400
Turbo Memory.
Intel wifi.

 

Could you write a tutorial on how to change the CPU maybe? I might be interested in changing my CPU as well, and it is probably a lot cheaper than letting Zepto do it.

 

Alright, it is really fairly easy. Remember this will void the warrenty. I take absolutely no responsibility if something bad happends to your notebook.

The inside of the 6324 looks almost like inside of the 6024, which is on this picture.
http://www.notebookreview.com/picture.asp?f=26628

The CPU is located in the purple socket of which you can see the top.

1. Update your bios to the newest version that support new CPU types.
2. Take out battery.
3. Touch something that connects to the ground, preferrably a radiator, to decharge yourself of possible electricity.
4. Remove the three screws on the back marked with the keyboard icon (one is located below the plate for the memory.
5. Turn the laptop around, open the lid, and remove the keyboard. This is done easiest with a small screwdriver, that you gently push up the keyboard with at the four places where the keyboard is held to its place. (Below the "FN", "><\", "ALT Gr" and the arrow down.) Place the keyboard upside down on the front white plastic. No need to unconnect it.
6. With the keyboard removed you have to remove the four screws fastening the cooler on top of the CPU.
7. Remove the metal plate covering the GPU fan. There are three or four very small screws you have to remove, and one as large as the previous ones, located to the right of the fan, where the center of the keyboard would have been.
8. With the metal plate removed, it is now possible to reach the CPU. Unlock the CPU with the screwdriver. (Refer to Intel CPU Manual if need be, really easy though). There is not alot of space, but enough to slide out the CPU below the cooler if you are lucky.
9. Remove the old CPU, i did this with two small flat plastic objects, so i could grab the CPU from both sides. Be very careful handling the CPU, there are pins on the back of it.
10. Place the new CPU in the socket, this is easier than removing the old one. Still, be very careful handling it.



11. Now it is time to reverse the process. Start by locking the CPU to the socket.
12. Screw the metal plate back on top of the fan. Be careful not to drop one of those small screws down on the motherboard below, or at least, dont start up the laptop with a small screw loose inside.
13. Fasten the CPU cooler with the four screws.
14. Fasten keyboard, this is done by applying a gentle pressure on the four previous mentioned spots.
15. Screw back in the three screws holding the keyboard.
16. Connect battery to the laptop.
17. Pray and power up.

If someone finds out how to remove the fan entirely that would leave alot more space around the CPU to operate on. I did not want to remove it as i did not know how and when it was otherwise possible to do this.