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Upgrading a Laptop...
Name: Skywize Date: July 9, 2008 at 20:33:01 Pacific OS: XP CPU/Ram: 1.8 ghz Product: IBM T30
Comment:
I recently purchased an older IBM T30 laptop, which has a 1.8 ghz cpu, and 256 megs of ram. Now, I know it is pretty simple to upgrade the ram simply by removing the cover on the bottom, but I am curious about the CPU being upgraded. I am very familiar with the components of desktop pc's, but have little experience upgrading laptops. How difficult is it to upgrade the CPU of a laptop? The board is capable of holding up to a 2.4 ghz chip according to the spec sheet from IBM. Thanks!
Name: Sabertooth Date: July 9, 2008 at 21:22:33 Pacific
Reply:
Download & install the latest--BIOS & Embedded Controller--update for the machine. The BIOS does need to be updated first & the Embedded Controller after the BIOS.
Name: wemby089 Date: July 15, 2008 at 12:11:38 Pacific
Reply:
The actual cpu swap is very simple, the hardest part is getting to it. Carefully take apart the laptop and keep track of what screws went where as there will be quite a few. A ram upgrade will do much more than a cpu upgrade.
Summary: Hi I Got a broken laptop the screen cracked it was fairly new it had a 2.2 ghz proccesor can i add this to my laptop i bought in like 2000 they are both toshiba satelites thanks ...
Summary: Upgrading a laptop CPU rarely makes sense and is often impossible. Laptops are engineered products, with limited clearance and few exchangeable parts. Even if the CPU is socketed rather than surface m...
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