T30 CPU change

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plattfuss · #1 Post by **plattfuss** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 5:33 am

my T30 (2366-63G) has a P4 m 1.6GHz. My friend has a dead R40 with good P4 m 2.0GHz in it.
Is it possible to swap CPUs in my T30 with it?

#2 Post by **JHEM** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 9:41 am

To the best of my recollection the answer is yes.

The R40 and T30, as well as the A31, all use the same Intel CPU.

Regards,

James

plattfuss · #3 Post by **plattfuss** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 2:43 am

desdinova · #4 Post by **desdinova** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 9:52 pm

I'm guessing that the CPU swap is not for the faint of heart, yes?

#5 Post by **JHEM** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 10:06 pm

desdinova wrote:I'm guessing that the CPU swap is not for the faint of heart, yes?

If you'd be comfortable doing this: http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... MIGR-43022 you'd be halfway to replacing a CPU in an A30/31.

Regards,

James

desdinova · #6 Post by **desdinova** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 1:45 am

mmm, that's nothing.

I guess the real problem is finding a P4-M that isn't amazingly expensive and then what to do about cooling.

#7 Post by **JHEM** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 8:25 am

desdinova wrote:I guess the real problem is finding a P4-M that isn't amazingly expensive and then what to do about cooling.

The 2.6GHz is incredibly expensive, going for ~$350 and up on eBay.

(I was able to get one for my A31p awhile ago for $150, but that was a fluke!)

The 2.4GHz CPU is often seen for much less, usually ~$100 or even less.

Check your favorite price search engine for the Intel product number for the processor you're interested in. E.g., the 2.4GHz is: BXM80532GC2400D.

What model Thinkpad do you have?

Regards,

James

desdinova · #8 Post by **desdinova** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 10:33 am

T30 2GHz

I know upgrading the chip wouldn't really make a difference for day to day stuff but being able to load up one more VST or shave time off of PS plugins is relevant to my interests.

I read on the T30 "Information" page that it was availible up to 2.4GHz. Did they change the heatsink or any of the piping?

#9 Post by **JHEM** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 11:02 am

The fan and heatsink (Fan 2, 46P3132) are the same in all 2GHz and up T30s.

Regards,

James

danage · #10 Post by **danage** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 11:30 am

JHEM wrote:The fan and heatsink (Fan 2, 46P3132) are the same in all 2GHz and up T30s.

Ah! That is very interesting! I put in a 2.6 GHz SL6WZ that gets very hot: Up to 85°C. It used to have a 1.8 GHz processor. Do you know whether the 46P3132 is better as far as heat transportation goes?

#11 Post by **JHEM** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 1:21 pm

danage wrote:Ah! That is very interesting! I put in a 2.6 GHz SL6WZ that gets very hot: Up to 85°C. It used to have a 1.8 GHz processor. Do you know whether the 46P3132 is better as far as heat transportation goes?

Yes, slightly larger fan and heatsink.

Regards,

James

desdinova · #12 Post by **desdinova** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 2:53 pm

JHEM wrote:The fan and heatsink (Fan 2, 46P3132) are the same in all 2GHz and up T30s.

Excellent

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