[ltp] New Thinkpads based on 855PM chipset

Charles E Taylor IV linux-thinkpad@linux-thinkpad.org
Wed, 14 Jan 2004 09:02:42 -0500


On Wed, 14 Jan 2004 13:56:46 +0100
Vincent Touquet <vincent.touquet@pandora.be> wrote:

> I read that the upcoming Intel Dothan processor would be compatible with
> the Intel 855PM chipset.
> 
> How feasible would it be to replace the processor in say the T41p with
> this new chip when it comes out ?
> 
> Anyone upgraded the processor in their Thinkpad before ?

I'd check IBM's web site and look for the hardware maintenance manual. 
Some Thinkpad processors are soldered to the motherboard, making
replacement at best quite a challenge. :)

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