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#1
Quote from: Hypernova on September 11, 2006, 09:45:32 PM
I have a 1.4GHz Banias CPU with 1mb level 2 cache in my x1030US which has an early motherboard with an A3 revision .  I seem to recall reading on the old X1000 forum pages that I could not upgrade to a Dothan CPU because the A3 motherboard revision prevents me from using a 2mb level 2 cache.  Please let me know what my CPU upgrade options are.  Am I stuck with only upgrading to a faster Banias CPU such as a 1.6GHz or maybe a 1.7GHz?

Thanks.

X1030US, 1.4GHz Pentium M, 2GB PC2100 Ram, 60G-7200 RPM HD

I also had one of the early MBs but had success to upgrading to a Dothan 1.8 GHz 400MHz CPU. Are there any specifics you need that can help you decide? I've found I get less battery life with the CPU upgrade (I had the 1.4 banias as well)
#2
after weeks dealing with various vendors and getting shipped incorrect parts and other delays, I finally got a 1.8 CPU and everything is working fine - great as a matter of fact. I'll be holding on to the x1000 for a long time ;)
#3
Sorry for the delay. Had trouble locating the part (2 orders that didn't go through due to incorrect inventory info). Hopefully I'll be receiving the CPU tomorrow. Which machine do you have?

Quote from: markwestcott on August 21, 2006, 02:39:36 AM
Hi, any news? How did this go? Am interested in doing something similar.
#4
Are you able to get a replacement LCD at a reasonable price?
#5
Quote from: kf_man on August 08, 2006, 11:00:16 AM
Ok, good luck with your upgrade.  I know what you mean, I'm sad that I can't find a laptop that compares with my current one, especially the WSXGA+ screen that I love so much.  I have recently been looking at smaller 14" models and 1280x800 would be acceptable for that, but not on a 15.4" notebook.  It's really tough finding another laptop this good so I'll have to get going if I ever plan to get another.  For now it's good enough, but I'm thinking smaller would be better since I carry my laptop everyday during school.

I may be doing 14" next time as well. One particular model that intrigued me was the Lenovo Z61t 14.1" with WXGA+ 1400x900. Now that LCD monitors are getting so cheap I'm leaning more towards portability and using a larger LCD monitor+port replicator for home base.

As an FYI, I did not order the 'SL7EM' designation which are prolific on eBay. Just a regular Intel 755 400FSB Cpu @ 2.0Ghz
#6
Thanks. Yep, traffic is not the same as yesteryear but that's understandable. I've been shopping around and finally placed HP NC-series and Lenovo on my shortlist but decided the upgrade route because those machines aren't exactly cheap! Upgrading isn't cheap either but it is cheaper ;)

I am not so fond of the consumer LTs these days but that is mostly subjective since my requirements are very specific (ie. keyboard layout,+WSXGA resolution, etc)  After playing around with a few new models at the local BestBuy/Staples, the X1000 feels right at home - perhaps the X1000/ZT3000 build quality spoiled me so those who own these machines shouldn't take them for granted.

Well, I ordered a 2.0GHz 400fsb dothan so I will report how things go sometime next week...
#7
Thx KF Man. I was a 'regular' member years ago under the original domain name - but glad to see that you were able to preserve most of the valuable resources/how-tos. I received response from HP, and they indicated that the S7 is not compatible with the X1000 - but support is usually very conservative and not necessarily accurate.

Thanks again.
#8
I'm considering upgrading my 1.4 Banias to a 2.0 Dothan. Is this possible? Also, I'm confused about compatibility. Is SL7EM considered doable for the X1000 series?


Thanks!

X1000 1.4