Re: Upgrading laptop processor
- From: "Kerry Brown" <kerry@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx*a*m>
- Date: Thu, 6 Apr 2006 07:20:49 -0700
Matt Modica wrote:
I would like to upgrade from an AMD Sempron 3000+:
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AMD Sempron
Model SDA3100BABOX
Socket 754
Core Palermo
Single-Core
Operating Frequency 1.8GHz
HT 800MHz
L1 Cache 64KB+64KB
L2 Cache 128KB
Process Type 90 nm
64 bit Support No
Multimedia Instruction MMX, SSE, SSE2, 3DNOW! Professional
Voltage 1.4V
Wattage: 25W
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To an AMD Turion 64 Mobile MT-37:
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AMD Turion 64 Mobile
Model TMSMT37BQX5LD
Socket 754
Core Lancaster
Single-Core
Operating Frequency 2.0GHz
HT 800MHz
L1 Cache 64KB+64KB
L2 Cache 1MB
Process Type 90 nm
64 bit Support Yes
Multimedia Instruction MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, 3DNOW! Professional
Voltage 1.2V
Wattage: 25W
Link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...9103521#sctNav
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So I have 3 questions:
Would my motherboard support it?
Details: http://www.sis.com/products/sism760gx.htm
Would my BIOS support it?
Phoenix NoteBIOS version 3A18
Can I reuse my old heatsink?
As others have pointed out it depends on the notebook BIOS. Most notebooks
you can physically change the CPU but it is not a task for the faint hearted
or inexperienced. If you do not have the service manual do not attempt to
take apart a notebook unless you are a very experienced tech and have
experience with taking apart notebooks. There are many tiny screws in places
that are not at all obvious. Even worse there are many ribbon cables that
are easy to break when reconnecting them. It is very common for a notebook
to experience intermittent problems after being disassembled and reassembled
by an inexperienced tech. That said if you can find out if the CPU is
supported and you decide to tackle the job a digital camera and a notepad
are your best friends. Make sure you use a good heatsink compound for the
CPU heatsink. Heat is a major problem for notebooks. The same heatsink
should work but you won't know for sure until you have the notebook apart
and the new CPU in place. You might want to contact the notebook
manufacturer and see if the CPU is supported and if it is do they use the
same heatsink. I have been a computer technician for 20+ years. I would only
attempt this on my own personal notebook. The labour I would have to charge
a customer to cover my a$$ when (not if) problems arise would make it
cheaper for them to just purchase a new notebook.
--
Kerry
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
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