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IBM 600X processor replace/upgrade?

by everton Oct 15, 2004 2:57AM PDT

I was sold a 600X with a dying 650mhz processor (now dragging around 98 Mhz). Would like to replace with a faster processor. How do I find which IBM processors are compatible with a 600X? Scrolled around the IBM site to no avail. Are processors difficult to replace?
Thanks.

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Re: IBM 600X processor replace/upgrade?
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Oct 15, 2004 3:04AM PDT

Most laptops have the CPU's soldered to the motherboard which makes this decision easy. For now, tell why you think it's at 98 MHZ?

A common issue is the CPU heatsink lifted off and the CPU slows to protect itself.

Another common issue is Spyware. I should be taking monentary bets that slow machines have spyware.

Bob

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Re: IBM 600X processor replace/upgrade?
by everton Oct 15, 2004 3:15AM PDT

There is a bad sound emanating from the processor. It's not happy. I think the party who sold me the machine took out the processor and replaced it with their junked one. The Mhz rate has been declining steadily over the past 2 days. Do you know if I can put the processor from a different series model (A or T perhaps) into this machine?

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Re: IBM 600X processor replace/upgrade?
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Oct 15, 2004 3:23AM PDT

You still have to open it up to determine if it's in a socket. Most are not.

The BAD SOUND is a clear sign that the CPU FAN, as tiny as they are may have some obstruction, be clogged, failing or other.

Have you opened it up to look to see how the fan is and if the CPU is in any replaceable module?

In closing, a bad CPU doesn't make noise. A fan could...

Bob

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Re: IBM 600X processor replace/upgrade?
by everton Oct 15, 2004 3:36AM PDT

Okay,
I'll take a look inside. A risky strategy when it come to me and fidgety things. Where would the fan be in relation to the CPU?

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The is the part that spins and is...
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Oct 15, 2004 3:42AM PDT

99% sure to be the noisy (failing) part.

I've found replacement fans for IBM from IBM and also from digikey.com

Bob

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Re: The is the part that spins and is...
by KenSanramon Oct 15, 2004 4:29AM PDT

the fan or heatsink is usually installed right over the processor so you likely can't see much of the processor at first if you open the notebook (and likely have to remove the keyboard).

As Bob says, if the cpu has a socket you may be able to upgrade the chip but if soldered likely not.

But you may only need to replace the fan/heatsink anyway.

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