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    CF-52 cpu socket

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by cchoate, Feb 12, 2011.

  1. cchoate

    cchoate Notebook Guru

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    Has anyone had a CF-52 mk2 or mk3 apart? I'm looking to see if the processor has a socket or is soldered. I've been through a few service manuals but couldn't find any real details on the mb.
     
    cchoate, Feb 12, 2011
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  2. Driller

    Driller Notebook Evangelist

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    if it is anything like the cf-51 it is not soldered and should be a not too challenging cpu change. .....Driller
    it has a 965 intel chipset which I have found on another laptop, not panasonic, which has allowed upgrading the cpu from a 667FSB to a 800FSB. I'm not sure but the later model cf-52 may even take the jump from a 800FSB to an even higher level. don't quote me on that though. I've been looking for a reasonable priced cf-52 to try it out on. maybe......
     
    Driller, Feb 12, 2011
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  3. toughasnails

    toughasnails Toughbook Moderator Moderator

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    Oh boy, here we go again :D
     
    toughasnails, Feb 13, 2011
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  4. ToughNut

    ToughNut Notebook Evangelist

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    The 51 was the calm before the storm? :D
     
    ToughNut, Feb 13, 2011
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  5. adamwest436

    adamwest436 Notebook Evangelist

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    Waiting on the "I just unsoldered my 29 CPU and found out the Core Duo's from the 51 can be re soldered in it's place" thread.
     
    adamwest436, Feb 13, 2011
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    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    unsolder..solder socket...insert whatever cpu...mod heat sink....create Semi Tough book....... Burt Who?



    photo is crappy
     
    Shawn, Feb 13, 2011
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  7. ToughNut

    ToughNut Notebook Evangelist

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    well... when THAT happens, I'm gonna look at my 29 in a whole new light!!
     
    ToughNut, Feb 13, 2011
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  8. cchoate

    cchoate Notebook Guru

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    I saw that mb on ebay but can't tell from the pic. Think I'll send the seller a pm.
     
    cchoate, Feb 13, 2011
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  9. Driller

    Driller Notebook Evangelist

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    that may be one of the units that has the cache with only 3MB on the cpu and a lower wattage. The ones I've been eyeballing and wanting to try out a T9600 cpu with 6MB cache on to see if it would work............Driller
     
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  10. cchoate

    cchoate Notebook Guru

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    Finally got in touch with the seller on ebay with the 52 mb. He says the processor is soldered.
    Basically I'm looking for a semi rugged that will handle HD video and hopefully upgradeable down the road. My 73 mk5 will do it but it completely uses all resources, gets very hot and eventually locks up.
    Just purchased a 52mk2 with the 2.4 dual core and wuxga screen.
     
    cchoate, Feb 16, 2011
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  11. Alex

    Alex Super Moderator

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    Yes
    Quite an improvement with the dual cores , in the latest Toughbooks
     
    Alex, Feb 17, 2011
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  12. capt.dogfish

    capt.dogfish The Curmudgeon

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    My MK1 CF-30 plays 1080p HD with no problems. It doesn't have the resolution in the display, but the video doesn't stutter. Certainly no heat issues.
    CAP
     
    capt.dogfish, Feb 17, 2011
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