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    Questions about upgrading a Clevo P150EM with 7970M to a 680M

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Slovedon, Dec 27, 2013.

  1. Slovedon

    Slovedon Notebook Guru

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    I'd like to upgrade my P150EM's 7970M to a 680M, but want to make sure I buy the right parts. Will the heatsink from the 7970M work with the 680M? Will a Dell 7970M work, or does it have to be a Clevo? Anything else I should keep in mind for this? I've been mostly looking on eBay, anywhere else I should check?
     
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    Clevo card is required to ensure it works.
     
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    Thanks. Do you know if the 7970M's heatsink/bracket will work for the Clevo 680M, or do I need to buy one that includes the heatsink?
     
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    Both heatsinks are the same.

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    columbosoftserve, Dec 28, 2013
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    Yes though you will need to move the thermal pads to ensure it fits properly. The important parts are the three pairs of little black chips on the pcb edge and the three inductors. These must make contact.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Dec 28, 2013
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