New CPU Installtion, How easy?

Nitrus · 12-28-2006, 02:07 PM

How easy would it be to install a new CPU for my laptop, I dont really want to completely open up my laptop.

I understand there are some removable panels on the bottom for easy access, could I replace it through one of those??

**TheMatt** · 12-28-2006, 05:03 PM

What model laptop is it? Some are easier than others, but chances are you will have to disassemble a good portion of it.

Nitrus · 12-29-2006, 04:13 AM

It is an Acer Travelmate 4062LCi.

**TheMatt** · 12-29-2006, 11:17 AM

The best you can upgrade to is a Core Duo T2250 (1.73 GHz) or a Core Solo T1350 (1.86 GHz). You would really only notice a difference in gaming or video or sound editing. IMO it is probably not worth it.

Nitrus · 12-29-2006, 11:45 AM

Im not asking whether its worth it, I just want more out of my laptop, multi-tasking is a hassle, and I wanted to know whether anyone had any experience in replacing one?

**TheMatt** · 12-29-2006, 06:55 PM

It will probably not be too hard. You will most likely have to remove all the bottom panels and remove the hard disk to take off the main bottom panel, and then once that is off, access to the CPU should be fairly easy. If you are having trouble multitasking, increasing your RAM to 1 GB will help a lot.

Nitrus · 12-30-2006, 04:02 AM

Im thinking of upping my RAM, ive found the exact RAM I need but its a little pricy.

**TheMatt** · 12-30-2006, 10:42 AM

If you have one 512 MB stick, then another should cost $50 - $60, and two 512 MB sticks should cost about $100 - $120 depending on whether it is value or high end RAM.

Here is some inexpensive RAM that is compatible:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231038

Here is some higher end RAM:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227106
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820220126

Nitrus · 12-30-2006, 12:08 PM

Anywhere that ships to UK?

**TheMatt** · 12-30-2006, 03:13 PM

This place does.
Mainstream:
http://www.aria.co.uk/ProductInfoComm.asp?ID=24349
Higher end:
http://www.aria.co.uk/ProductInfoComm.asp?ID=24225

Nitrus · 12-31-2006, 04:26 AM

Thanks ill check it out.

12-28-2006, 02:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
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TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	What model laptop is it? Some are easier than others, but chances are you will have to disassemble a good portion of it. __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

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TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	The best you can upgrade to is a Core Duo T2250 (1.73 GHz) or a Core Solo T1350 (1.86 GHz). You would really only notice a difference in gaming or video or sound editing. IMO it is probably not worth it. __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

12-29-2006, 11:45 AM	#5 (permalink)
Nitrus Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Leicester (UK) Posts: 273 OS: Windows Vista My System	Im not asking whether its worth it, I just want more out of my laptop, multi-tasking is a hassle, and I wanted to know whether anyone had any experience in replacing one? __________________ On holiday for two weeks, so can't reply to threads right now, sorry.

12-29-2006, 06:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	It will probably not be too hard. You will most likely have to remove all the bottom panels and remove the hard disk to take off the main bottom panel, and then once that is off, access to the CPU should be fairly easy. If you are having trouble multitasking, increasing your RAM to 1 GB will help a lot. __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

12-29-2006, 04:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
Nitrus Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Leicester (UK) Posts: 273 OS: Windows Vista My System	It is an Acer Travelmate 4062LCi.

12-30-2006, 04:02 AM	#7 (permalink)
Nitrus Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Leicester (UK) Posts: 273 OS: Windows Vista My System	Im thinking of upping my RAM, ive found the exact RAM I need but its a little pricy. __________________ On holiday for two weeks, so can't reply to threads right now, sorry.

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TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	If you have one 512 MB stick, then another should cost $50 - $60, and two 512 MB sticks should cost about $100 - $120 depending on whether it is value or high end RAM. Here is some inexpensive RAM that is compatible: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231038 Here is some higher end RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227106 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820220126 __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

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Nitrus Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Leicester (UK) Posts: 273 OS: Windows Vista My System	Anywhere that ships to UK? __________________ On holiday for two weeks, so can't reply to threads right now, sorry.

12-30-2006, 03:13 PM	#10 (permalink)
TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	This place does. Mainstream: http://www.aria.co.uk/ProductInfoComm.asp?ID=24349 Higher end: http://www.aria.co.uk/ProductInfoComm.asp?ID=24225 __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

12-31-2006, 04:26 AM	#11 (permalink)
Nitrus Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Leicester (UK) Posts: 273 OS: Windows Vista My System	Thanks ill check it out. __________________ On holiday for two weeks, so can't reply to threads right now, sorry.