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    2 questions about the tz

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by fmc159, Sep 4, 2007.

  1. fmc159

    fmc159 Notebook Guru

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    i have the tz50b which has the older celeron m processor - i bought it coz it was cheaper, can i upgrade this to a 1.2 ghz core 2 duo like the tz90?

    also where can i get the 2gb ram chip for it? (i live in the uk)
     
    fmc159, Sep 4, 2007
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  2. Phil

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    Kingston Value Ram 2GB DDR 2 Ram 677 Mhz is widely available and runs perfect.
     
    Phil, Sep 4, 2007
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  3. fmc159

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    could you direct me to the right one on a website shop?
    thanks
     
    fmc159, Sep 4, 2007
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  4. Phil

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    you lazy boy :) do some work.

    search and post what you found. people here will tell you if it is the right one.
     
    Phil, Sep 4, 2007
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    I highly doubt it since the cpu is soldered on.
     
    Outrigger, Sep 4, 2007
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    That's a definite negative. Even if you had the skills to solder it, you can't buy the chips anywhere except in bulk from Intel.
     
    anawrahta, Sep 4, 2007
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    Rahul, Sep 4, 2007
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