Replace laptop motherboard?

scarface7 · February 4th, 2012, 02:42

Hey guys and gals, I wanted to replace my old motherboard with a newer one. I wanted to know, could it be done and not give me any problems. The name of the product is AMD Turion64 X2 Mobile Technology and the processor model is, Turion TL-60 (2.0 -GHz, 1-MB L2 cache). So can I upgrade to a newer one that maybe came out in 2009 or 2010 perhaps, or am I stuck with the one I have? Also, the reason I am asking this is because my graphics card is intergrated into my computer. Someone said I would need a new laptop or a new motherboard. My laptop works fast enough for me, except for a very few things.

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Grapchis: Nvidia GeForce 7150M / nForce 630M
RAM: 2GB (1GBx1GB)
Operating System: Windows 7 Ultimate
Might be a old laptop but at least I can still GAME ON IT!

masta.g.86 · February 4th, 2012, 03:08

Laptop motherboards don't really follow any size standards like in the desktop and server markets. Therefore, upgrading your motherboard is very likely impossible, especially since it's from HP. Even if a possible upgrade route does exist, HP certainly won't sell you the motherboard. You'll have to carefully search for the right motherboard from a third party dealer and hope that his information on that model is correct.

In short, laptop upgrades beyond RAM and HDD are generally impossible unless you buy a more modular laptop, like one built by Clevo.

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scarface7 · February 4th, 2012, 03:42

This is the brand and model series I had in mind. Heres the link. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...ile_processors

Turion X2 / Turion X2 Ultra
"Lion" (65 nm)
All models support: MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, Enhanced 3DNow!, NX bit, AMD64, PowerNow!, AMD-V

Model I want to use:
Turion X2 Ultra ZM-88[2]
2500 MHz 2 x 1 MB 1800 MHz 12.5x 0.75-1.2 35 W Socket S1g2 Q3 2008 TMZM88DAM23GG

So is this model possible to use on my particular HP laptop?
If not I guess I should just get a new desktop instead of a new laptop.
Heres another link if you don't trust Wikipedia. http://www.techarp.com/showarticle.a...tno=347&pgno=4

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Hp Pavilion dv9700, ACPI x64-based PC
Processor: AMD Turion64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-60 2GHZ
Grapchis: Nvidia GeForce 7150M / nForce 630M
RAM: 2GB (1GBx1GB)
Operating System: Windows 7 Ultimate
Might be a old laptop but at least I can still GAME ON IT!

Last edited by scarface7; February 4th, 2012 at 03:44.. Reason: Another link

masta.g.86 · February 4th, 2012, 04:52

Uh, that's a CPU, not the motherboard. This is more of a question of CPU compatibility with your current motherboard.

In short, no, it won't work because it requires a different type of CPU socket. Even if it could work, I wouldn't recommend it since I see it as a complete waste of money. You're wanting to upgrade something slow to something a bit faster, but still slow overall.

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ElijahTW · February 4th, 2012, 05:01

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Originally Posted by masta.g.86

Uh, that's a CPU, not the motherboard. This is more of a question of CPU compatibility with your current motherboard.

In short, no, it won't work because it requires a different type of CPU socket. Even if it could work, I wouldn't recommend it since I see it as a complete waste of money. You're wanting to upgrade something slow to something a bit faster, but still slow overall.

I just ordered a 2.2GHz Core 2 Duo to upgrade my laptop's 2.0GHz Core Duo. I expect a 9000% performance increase.

Really I just happened to find it on eBay for really cheap, and it's compatible with my laptop.... Will also be nice so I can use the newer versions of premiere on my laptop, since 4 is the latest that will run on 32bit systems.

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masta.g.86 · February 4th, 2012, 05:44

Mobile Intel CPUs tend to be easier to find and (strangely) are often cheaper than AMD's mobile CPUs. Hence my lack of recommendation.

If someone on eBay is advertising a better CPU for like $15 or less, even if there's "no point" in upgrading, I would at least seriously consider it because of the low cost alone.

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ElijahTW · February 4th, 2012, 05:50

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Originally Posted by masta.g.86

Mobile Intel CPUs tend to be easier to find and (strangely) are often cheaper than AMD's mobile CPUs. Hence my lack of recommendation.

If someone on eBay is advertising a better CPU for like $15 or less, even if there's "no point" in upgrading, I would at least seriously consider it because of the low cost alone.

$17.

As I said, it's more about getting 64bit support than anything related to performance, since I didn't realize Core Duo was a 32bit processor when I ordered this used laptop. (Not sure it would have really effected my decision, though.)

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**SCHUMI_4EVER** · February 4th, 2012, 11:34

Buy a new laptop. Forget anything else.

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scarface7 · February 5th, 2012, 00:50

Nah, this laptop works for me just fine. I'll just get a desktop since they can be upgraded unlike laptops. And of course ebay is awesome! How you think I got a brand new PS3 160 Slim console for under 60 dollars?

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Grapchis: Nvidia GeForce 7150M / nForce 630M
RAM: 2GB (1GBx1GB)
Operating System: Windows 7 Ultimate
Might be a old laptop but at least I can still GAME ON IT!

**SCHUMI_4EVER** · February 5th, 2012, 11:25

Well if that's an option for you then go right ahead since that's obviously the best way to proceed.

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February 4th, 2012, 02:42	#1
scarface7 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: United States/MI Posts: 27	Replace laptop motherboard? Hey guys and gals, I wanted to replace my old motherboard with a newer one. I wanted to know, could it be done and not give me any problems. The name of the product is AMD Turion64 X2 Mobile Technology and the processor model is, Turion TL-60 (2.0 -GHz, 1-MB L2 cache). So can I upgrade to a newer one that maybe came out in 2009 or 2010 perhaps, or am I stuck with the one I have? Also, the reason I am asking this is because my graphics card is intergrated into my computer. Someone said I would need a new laptop or a new motherboard. My laptop works fast enough for me, except for a very few things. __________________ Hp Pavilion dv9700, ACPI x64-based PC Processor: AMD Turion64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-60 2GHZ Grapchis: Nvidia GeForce 7150M / nForce 630M RAM: 2GB (1GBx1GB) Operating System: Windows 7 Ultimate Might be a old laptop but at least I can still GAME ON IT!

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February 4th, 2012, 03:42	#3
scarface7 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: United States/MI Posts: 27	This is the brand and model series I had in mind. Heres the link. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...ile_processors Turion X2 / Turion X2 Ultra "Lion" (65 nm) All models support: MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, Enhanced 3DNow!, NX bit, AMD64, PowerNow!, AMD-V Model I want to use: Turion X2 Ultra ZM-88[2] 2500 MHz 2 x 1 MB 1800 MHz 12.5x 0.75-1.2 35 W Socket S1g2 Q3 2008 TMZM88DAM23GG So is this model possible to use on my particular HP laptop? If not I guess I should just get a new desktop instead of a new laptop. Heres another link if you don't trust Wikipedia. http://www.techarp.com/showarticle.a...tno=347&pgno=4 __________________ Hp Pavilion dv9700, ACPI x64-based PC Processor: AMD Turion64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-60 2GHZ Grapchis: Nvidia GeForce 7150M / nForce 630M RAM: 2GB (1GBx1GB) Operating System: Windows 7 Ultimate Might be a old laptop but at least I can still GAME ON IT! Last edited by scarface7; February 4th, 2012 at 03:44.. Reason: Another link

February 4th, 2012, 11:34	#8
SCHUMI_4EVER Hackin 'n Slashin Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Most-expensive-Internet-on-the-Planet Land : South Africa Posts: 26,399	Buy a new laptop. Forget anything else. __________________ Intel Core2Quad Q9550 (2.83Ghz stock) \| ASUS P5Q \| 2x2GB Transcend JetRam DDR2-800 \| ASUS ENGTX260\HDTP\896M \| Windows Vista Home Premium 64bit SP1 The Champ has retired but may his Legacy live on FOREVER !!!! No$GBA DS FAQ 2.0 Get it right fools! The glass is HALF-EMPTY, not half-full!!! !!! WARNING: Emulation requires a brain !!! WARNING: Emulation =/= Piracy !!!

February 5th, 2012, 00:50	#9
scarface7 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: United States/MI Posts: 27	Nah, this laptop works for me just fine. I'll just get a desktop since they can be upgraded unlike laptops. And of course ebay is awesome! How you think I got a brand new PS3 160 Slim console for under 60 dollars? __________________ Hp Pavilion dv9700, ACPI x64-based PC Processor: AMD Turion64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-60 2GHZ Grapchis: Nvidia GeForce 7150M / nForce 630M RAM: 2GB (1GBx1GB) Operating System: Windows 7 Ultimate Might be a old laptop but at least I can still GAME ON IT!

February 5th, 2012, 11:25	#10
SCHUMI_4EVER Hackin 'n Slashin Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Most-expensive-Internet-on-the-Planet Land : South Africa Posts: 26,399	Well if that's an option for you then go right ahead since that's obviously the best way to proceed. __________________ Intel Core2Quad Q9550 (2.83Ghz stock) \| ASUS P5Q \| 2x2GB Transcend JetRam DDR2-800 \| ASUS ENGTX260\HDTP\896M \| Windows Vista Home Premium 64bit SP1 The Champ has retired but may his Legacy live on FOREVER !!!! No$GBA DS FAQ 2.0 Get it right fools! The glass is HALF-EMPTY, not half-full!!! !!! WARNING: Emulation requires a brain !!! WARNING: Emulation =/= Piracy !!!