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Hardware => Hardware => Topic started by: Amrykid on September 11, 2007, 06:56:42 AM

Title: Laptop upgrade
Post by: Amrykid on September 11, 2007, 06:56:42 AM

hi all,
is it possible for me to upgrade my intel pentium dual-core mobile processor in my laptop for a intel centreno duo or core 2 duo processor? i seen a intel comersial on TV with robots putting in processors (which were chips on a motherboard). and im think about it to speed up my laptop.

Title: Re: Laptop upgrade
Post by: The Saviour on September 11, 2007, 06:59:45 AM

Can you give us information regarding the manufacturer and model number of your motherboard?

Title: Re: Laptop upgrade
Post by: Amrykid on September 11, 2007, 07:04:08 AM

im still looking for my motherboard specs but this may also help.
Laptop Specs:
Manufacturer:Gateway
Model:MT3705
OS:Windows Vista Home Premium
Processor:Intel Pentium Dual-Core Mobile Processor 1.60 GHz, 533 MHz FSB
Graphics:ATI Readeon Xpress 200M Graphics with 256 HyperMemory
Memory:1024 MB DDR2
Network: B/G WLAN Card, 10/100 mbps Ethernet LAN, 56k Fax/Modem

Title: Re: Laptop upgrade
Post by: Amrykid on September 11, 2007, 07:09:51 AM

maybe its the ATA chanell thats a motherboard. but my hdd is PATA.
but take a look here.
http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/9/3/1406769/Capture.JPG (http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/9/3/1406769/Capture.JPG)

Title: Re: Laptop upgrade
Post by: The Saviour on September 11, 2007, 07:11:01 AM

Here is a link to your motherboard specs:

Motherboard (http://support.gateway.com/s/Mobile/Q106/Bishop/4006148R/4006148Rsp2.shtml)

You might want to contact Gateway Technical Support to see if the upgrade is possible for your motherboard...it's your best bet.

Good luck!

Title: Re: Laptop upgrade
Post by: Amrykid on September 11, 2007, 07:11:42 AM

thanks. saviour, thats was fast!!!!!.