Upgrading CPU on laptop

batman2000

Just wondering if I can upgrade my CPU. Its a T2310 1.46Ghz 1Mb L2 Cache. The motherboard I think is a 30D9 HP board, using Intel Chipset.

Is it just a case of buying another CPU like (http://www.dealtime.com/xPF-Intel-Core-2-Duo-T8100-Mobile-CPU ) and installing it. ??


Motherboard
Manufacturer Hewlett-Packard
Model 30D9
Version 83.19


Chipset Vendor Intel Corporation
Chipset Model Mobile PM965/GM965/GL960 Express Processor to DRAM Controller
South Bridge 82801HEM (ICH8M-E) LPC Interface Controller
SMBus Intel Corporation 82801H (ICH8 Family) SMBus Controller @3000h

CPU Intel Core 2 Duo
Cpu Socket Socket 479 [CPU]
Processor Upgrade
Max CPU Speed 1466 MHz

challengemaster

either way too hard to do, or impossible as they're usually built into the mobo, afaik.

would be much easier buying a new lappy

edit: don't take my word for it now, just going on what i've heard. - could be completly wrong

extra-ordinary_

CPU's are not normally built into the mobo. You would need to research some more details of your particular model, but if it's S479 I highly doubt it's built in. Replacement of CPU normally involves removal of - Battery, RAM, Keyboard, HDD, Display, Palmrest, CD-ROM, Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly. Once you have access to the mobo/socket then it's the simple job of swapping it out. If you haven't dismantled a laptop before then try and get someone who has a bit of experience with this, as backup.

-annex-

Are you sure you got your specs right? The T2310 is listed as a Pentium Dual Core, using Socket P. That new Core2Duo you want to get won't fit in that socket. But I would doubt it's built into the mobo. On my Dell laptop (Socket M) the CPU can be easily removed once you get the case opened up.

batman2000

Yeah I'm sure if a T2310...the label also says Pentium Dual-Core. So is there a CPU that I can upgrade to and will fit the T2310 socket

-annex-

Check out: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Intel_Core_2_microprocessors#Dual-Core_Mobile_processors

Anything listed as Socket P should fit in your machine.

eamon234

I wouldn't recommend it unless you're experienced - laptops aren't the easiest to disassemble and you could easily end up damaging something.

conzy

Look up your laptop on notebookreview.com or some other laptop community, A lot of laptops give easy access to the CPU which makes it no harder than upgrading ram

I used to have an Acer TravelMate 240 laptop which I updated the processor on. It was one of those old S478 laptops with a bog standard desktop Celeron 2.60GHz 400 FSB CPU in it. I upgraded it to a Pentium 4 2.66GHz 533 FSB. It was pretty easy, just drop it in, and the only side effect was that it now reported itself as a TravelMate 250 as this was the only difference between the two models.

I also have a Dell Inspiron 6000 with a Pentium M 760 which I could upgrade if I wanted to but there's not a whole lot of CPUs higher than the 760 so I wouldn't bother. But I doubt that every laptop is as easy as the Acer was.

batman2000

Okay...might give it a go..I email Compaq Tech Support and this is what they came back with..any views..

Regarding the upgrade of the processor, I regret to inform that there is no option for upgrading the processor in your model notebook computers. This is because in the notebook there are many factors that need to be taken into consideration when upgrading the processor on the notebook. Variables such as the Chipset support, motherboard type, BIOS version and socket type must all be taken into consideration when attempting to upgrade a processor. Incorrect DIP switch settings may damage the new processor and the motherboard. Hence, there is no option for upgrading the processor in the notebook. I apologize for the inconvenience caused in this regard.

Sephiroth_dude

Your still gonna try and do it,even though they told it was'nt possible? your a brave man :pac: best of luck with it anyway

zilog_jones

batman2000 wrote: »

Regarding the upgrade of the processor, I regret to inform that there is no option for upgrading the processor in your model notebook computers. This is because in the notebook there are many factors that need to be taken into consideration when upgrading the processor on the notebook. Variables such as the Chipset support, motherboard type, BIOS version and socket type must all be taken into consideration when attempting to upgrade a processor. Incorrect DIP switch settings may damage the new processor and the motherboard. Hence, there is no option for upgrading the processor in the notebook. I apologize for the inconvenience caused in this regard.

Ha ha ha, DIP switches!? What is this, 8 years ago? Seriously, that's all a load of bollocks.

You need to make sure the BIOS is designed to take the CPU you're putting in - I can see laptop BIOSes being only designed for specific CPUs they're sold with, depending on how much a jerk the manufacturer wants to be. There's specific configuration listings somewhere on the HP website. I wouldn't buy anything unless you're certain the laptop can support it.

I built Dell laptops for a few months. They're not all that complicated to disassemble - all you need usually is a philips screwdriver, some small flat tool for prying things open (you could use a flat-head screwdriver but are more likely to scratch/break things) and a flat-head screwdriver for the CPU socket lock. HP might have disassembly guides on their website somewhere. Don't forget you'll need to clean the heatsink and re-apply thermal paste.

Ghost Train

I'd imagine the answer you got back from hp is just them covering their asses, if they were to say its fine and something unexpected happens then they could get in trouble

As been said do as much research, find out if somebody has investigated it before and what the results were. Some pcs have the processors directly on the motherboard, others are interchangable, assuming its in interchangable and can be taken out, I can't see there being a problem if the socket and architecture of the chips are the same

nah_biy!

challengemaster wrote: »

either way too hard to do, or impossible as they're usually built into the mobo, afaik.

would be much easier buying a new lappy

edit: don't take my word for it now, just going on what i've heard. - could be completly wrong

As long as the CPU is the same form factor as the chipset, and the user can update the bios, it is entirely upgradable, the only issue may be over heating.

AlmightyCushion

nah_biy! wrote: »

As long as the CPU is the same form factor as the chipset, and the user can update the bios, it is entirely upgradable, the only issue may be over heating.

Also power requirements may be an issue.

nah_biy!

True, I would have thought any upgrade with that particular board would have been limited enough in any case, so it shouldnt sap the psu too much?