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    820qm from ebay?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by lovetap, Mar 2, 2010.

  1. lovetap

    lovetap Notebook Guru

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    I am almost ready to pull the trigger on W860cu from rjtech without a processor. I was thinking of buying a 820qm from ebay because it is about $300 cheaper.

    But heres the thing, I have never installed a processor before. Is it easy? or is there a manual for it? Or is it recommended to buy one that is preconfigured?

    Any input would be appreciated
     
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  2. sleey0

    sleey0 R.I.P. AW Side Topics

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    It is very easy on the Clevo's.

    Get the service manual from the appropriate thread and you'll see it is a cinch.
     
    sleey0, Mar 2, 2010
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    roymathieu Notebook Consultant

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    roymathieu, Mar 3, 2010
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  4. LaptopNut

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    It is easy but the chances are that the processor you plan to buy is an ES / QS. I have heard people had a few issues with the mobile i7 ES.
     
    LaptopNut, Mar 3, 2010
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    It is most assuredly a ES/QS. I don't know what Intel did this time around, but uber cheap OEM 820QMs and 920XMs are nowhere to be found on eBay and haven't been for some time now.
     
    electrosoft, Mar 3, 2010
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