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    CF-51 Mk3 Mobo

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by harveya, Nov 25, 2011.

  1. harveya

    harveya Notebook Consultant

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    Anyone know if the motherboard on the MK3 is the same as a MK3LL. I have a MK3LL and have now got hold of a normal MK3 mobo with the 2.0GB Core Duo processor. Can I just swap the processor, or do a complete swap of the MOBO and would there be any significant improvement or should I just keep it for spare if my MOBO goes south.

    I finally managed to get the 51 working again after changing the Caddy and the drive - seems the duff caddy killed the drive as well and I got the mobo for a good price just in case it had screwed the connector on the mobo but all is fine so it is now spare.

    Cheers
    Andy
     
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    ares93 Notebook Evangelist

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    I think the LL model has an integrated Intel GPU while the normal uses a dedicated ATI X1300. If nothing else, the new GPU is worth it.

    I dunno if it can just be swapped, so dont take me word for it. But it should be possible. Mobos can usually be swapped between the same marks.
     
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  3. ohlip

    ohlip Toughbook Modder

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    Go ahead, Make your day. Its compatible.


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  4. harveya

    harveya Notebook Consultant

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    Ohlip.

    Thanks, will do it. Will mean loading XP AGAIN!!! but what the heck, I'm getting used to it now. Separate GPU would be good, might imporve the graphics a bit although they aren't bad now anyway and it's not doing anything particularly graphis intensive.

    Cheers
    Andy
     
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    There is lots of threads on upgrading the CF-51 MK3. You can upgrade the cpu to a T7200 / T7400 / T7600 , all these are 667 FSB...the 800 FSB will not work.
     
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