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    NP 8662 CPU install

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by mnd99, Nov 18, 2009.

  1. mnd99

    mnd99 Notebook Consultant

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    Hi there,


    After waiting for an extremely long time for stuff to arrive, I'm finally ready to upgrade the cpu in my NP8662. I'm a bit nervous. All I have for reference are a few cpu install videos on other laptops. Are there any precautions or steps I should take?

    I will be installing a Q9100. I will be using the Shin Etsu thermal grease that HP gave me. Do I just apply the paste on CPU only? What tests should I run after to make sure everything is running properly?

    Thank you
     
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  2. LEB

    LEB Notebook Enthusiast

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    -Try this, it's the service manual:

    http://web.eurocom.com/EC/data/m196_2.pdf

    Walks you through almost everything you can on the laptop. (With pictures!! :D)

    -As far as thermal paste goes, youtube has countless videos on how to apply thermal paste. Everyone has there own idea about how to apply it.

    I think other people will be more qualified for your other questions.
     
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  3. mnd99

    mnd99 Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks for the reply! The service manual.. with pictures even! very helpful! I appreciate it!


    Thank you
     
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    LaptopNut Notebook Virtuoso

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    What is your current CPU?
     
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  5. mnd99

    mnd99 Notebook Consultant

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    That would be P8400. The Q9100 should be a huge jump? I have read that you should do cpu stress test after installing. I just can't seem to find the name of the software.

    Thank you
     
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    ORTHOS...or OCCT should work..
    PRIME95 too
     
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    mnd99 Notebook Consultant

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    I'm stuck! How do I put the heatsink in? The narrow space between the fan, I slide the heatsink base in and just pull down the arms? It feels like I would break something..Also, do I apply thermal to heatsink also?

    I needed to remove the fan, It fits in now.


    Edit : I knew I was going to mess something up! I installed the CPU, put new memory in. I try to power it up and nothing happens. Nothing on the lcd. No beeps or sounds or anything. Could it be the ram? It's DDR3 1333 - hxxp://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226025&cm_re=4gb_ddr3_1333-_-20-226-025-_-Product

    Did I just ruin my 8662?


    Thank you
     
    mnd99, Nov 19, 2009
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