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    Is there a guide to upgrading CPUs in an m860tu?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Sku11Drag0n, Jul 21, 2009.

  1. Sku11Drag0n

    Sku11Drag0n Notebook Geek

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    Hi, I was set on buying a q9000 and OCing it to 2.2ghz, but I just read that it was easy to upgrade a cpu. I thought it would be difficult and not worth the headache unless you were experienced or were very enthusiastic. Is there a guide with step by step instructions and pictures on how to upgrade the cpu of the m860tu? If it is easy, I will then just buy a p8700 now and upgrade to a qx9300 next year.

    I have experience with my current laptop, I have opened it up on several occasions, including replacing the thermal compound, fan, and hinges. The fan was a pain in the arse because I had to open everything in the laptop to get to it, and I broke a couple of things on the way out of frustration....lol.
     
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    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    yes there is guide... its called the Service Manual.

    you can check theriko 's signature for that. ;)
     
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    Clevo/Sager do not list it as a supported processor, however a few here on the forums have installed it in their system. Changing out a processor in the 8662 is quick and painless. :)
     
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    Ehh, seems really iffy if its new and less than $900 for replacement part. Ebay will land you OEM for $500, ES for 300-400. Replacing the cpu is really easy, at least on my m570etu, might be different on the 15.4inch, but the back panel comes off giving direct access to cpu heatsink, which can be removed without removing the fan. Then turn the cpu screw and drop the sucker in, tighten it, two drops thermal past on each die, then put heatsink back on. Its very easy compared to other notebooks. Just make sure you handle the cpu very well, one bent pin could ruin it.

    Edit: ew, just looked at ebay and the cheapest OEM is $750, just be patient you should be able to snag one for $500.
     
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    I see one for 520 and another for 633 o_O
     
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    Alrighty then, I will get a p8700 for now and upgrade next year to a qx9300.

    Thanks for your help.
     
    Sku11Drag0n, Jul 22, 2009
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    skulldragon: i would go for a P9700. Fast dual-core, low-watt like the P8700 (the P9700 only uses 28w TDP), and it won't affect battery life. It's kinda like a low-wat T9600. Same everything, less power used. I like to consider it the "Extreme-P" CPU ;) as it's in the realm of mainstream T cpu's yet more battery-friendly. One word of warning with the qx9300 is that it gets EXTREMELY hot under load and you'll be pushing the thermal limits of the np8662. Also, you'll find battery life takes a pretty big hit. If you absolutely must have the fastest there is, you'd do well with a P9700 if you want economy, Q9000 if you want quadcore ability, or a T9900 for a rocket-speed dualcore. And all of those are within the specs for the np8662.

    Jason
     
    ganzonomy, Jul 22, 2009
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