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    Can I change the cpu in business rugged sandy bridge panasonics?

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by orangejuice, Aug 12, 2011.

  1. orangejuice

    orangejuice Notebook Enthusiast

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    Can I change the cpu in business rugged sandy bridge panasonics as N10, B10, J10 or are the cpus soldered?
     
    orangejuice, Aug 12, 2011
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    toughasnails Toughbook Moderator Moderator

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    In the past they have been , the CF-51 is the only one I know of that wasn't. I can't see them changing it.
     
    toughasnails, Aug 12, 2011
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    orangejuice Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for your answer!
     
    orangejuice, Aug 12, 2011
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    xboxhaxorz Notebook Evangelist

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    i can do it :) of course as long as the mobo supports the upgraded processor

    [​IMG]
     
    xboxhaxorz, Aug 17, 2011
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  5. Driller

    Driller Notebook Evangelist

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    is that an infrared device that will de-solder the cpu?..Driller
     
    Driller, Aug 17, 2011
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    indeed, it is dark IR
     
    xboxhaxorz, Aug 17, 2011
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    Driller Notebook Evangelist

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    oh the possibilities here.....Driller
     
    Driller, Aug 18, 2011
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    xboxhaxorz Notebook Evangelist

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    care to elaborate
     
    xboxhaxorz, Aug 18, 2011
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  9. toughasnails

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    Oh I know what your thinking.....skys the limit...yes :D ;)
     
    toughasnails, Aug 19, 2011
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    mnementh Crusty Ol' TinkerDwagon

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    You see, now THIS is what I was talking about when I said it was not a project for the faint of heart. I used to do this crap for a living... got tired of waking up and still tasting the flux from the day before.

    mnem
    I KNOW what needs to be done. That's WHY I'm not doing it.
     
    mnementh, Aug 20, 2011
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  11. Driller

    Driller Notebook Evangelist

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    big steps take big feet, that's why my feet stay in my mouth most of the time. what does that say about the size of my mouth? on the next episode of as the toe tickles the tonsil we see that Driller elevates his uvula and spits up a ......... well lets not ruin the plot..........Driller
     
    Driller, Aug 21, 2011
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    Coming soon to the big screen.
     
    rusty503, Aug 22, 2011
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    Coming soon to the big screen. How about the Big Top?
     
    rusty503, Aug 23, 2011
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    really have enjoyed the upgrading of the cf-51 duo laptop and was hoping for other toughbooks that would allow the cpu upgrade(like the cf-74 but NOT!). this IR dark device would let you swap a surface mount cpu but then again you gotta re-solder it. I am not anywhere near being in that league like the great dwagon is and some of the more gutsy members here. would sure like to see if it could be done..Driller
     
    Driller, Aug 23, 2011
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    right now i am quite busy, but i will start offering the cpu upgrade in the near future. it will def be a few mths as right now im looking to open a store.

    when that time comes i will make a post, as i will buy some older model TBs and practice on those. since each manufacturer uses different PCB, and TBs are expensive i want to be confident before i offer this to the members.

    of course i will be very generous in price as i have gotten tons of info. this will be my way of paying the forum back.

    actually i may start sooner, since the toughbooks are very easy to take a part. i just need to locate a few dirt cheap old models to practice on, i will simply remove the cpu from them and put lead solder and put them back, i wont actually upgrade the older models obviously but its the same process.

    i also have accounts with the BGA machine manufacturers if anybody is interested :)
     
    xboxhaxorz, Aug 24, 2011
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