Hello and Happy new year mates!

I've got a few things to ask from you guys all Inspiron experts. I bought Inspiron 1520 a year ago through Dell online. Due to the tight budget, I've chosen the least specs I could and now I want to upgrade any possible parts. I'll put this on numbers so it'd be easier to be discussed on.

1 - My processor is Intel Core 2 Duo T5250 (1.5GHz) 2MB Cache 667 MHz - I think this is too low nowadays for a laptop that Ill be doing all the work. I was thinking of getting more than 2GHz if possible but I'm not sure the replacement of CPU can be done? If its possible, what CPU dya guys recommend? Any ebay link? or any seller... I'm studying in London now...no hope for PC fair..

2 - My current RAM is 2GB DDR2 SDRAM (2X1024MB), 667MHz Dual Channel - Gonna upgrade it to 4GB (to any brand of faster RAM, money isnt really a problem here). Any seller or ebay links are welcome! I could give the old RAM for free if I think anyone is very helpful I also need a guide to do it (Already download the manuals, but just in case)

3 - Hard disk. Mine now is 80GB and its definitely not enough. Welcoming any ideas... preferably good speed, at least 160GB (higher wouldn't be a problem, I'd prefer 320GB myself) Again, dunno how to do this? Alex, need your guide quick!! What brand? Link? ebay? any seller here?

4 - what the hell is Thermal Paste? AS5? lol but really...

5 - HOW DO I GET A NEW "T"? LOL http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj42/dr3fao/laptop.jpg

Thats it, I bought lower specs last year because of tight budget, now that I got some I think I wanna upgrade this lovely Inpiron

Do help me, put the numbers so I could easily track ya?

btw, Alexnvidia, waiting for your guide here............. need to clean all the dusty dust!

p/s : I'd rather spend on laptop rather than on desktop since Im abroad, portablity (though 1520 is quite heavy) is quite important

This post has been edited by Andicom: Jan 1 2009, 08:46 PM

I would give a call sooner or later, but would be better if I do it on my own....

London and KL is a light year apart.... (jk )

I cant seems to find any Dell services in London (Got to exist, just me not finding it yet)

Never really seen anything like that, dya have a link on ebay selling this? And how do you actually apply it? any visual helps....?

ah right, I think I know the size from my specs, just the brand I'm interested in. You guys should have tried many HDD brand, would reccomend any good quality one? much appreciated

Oh thanks for the info. Btw, RAM doesn't vary in size, do they? lmao Im so noob Im worrying about all stuff Im getting into pardon me!

i'm quite aware of that, i think I read it from previous post, thx annyway

Anyone have info in replacing the processor? and the damn 'T' button?

just in case, refer to this post http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/796318/+449#

oh and thanks in advance

This post has been edited by Andicom: Jan 2 2009, 07:23 AM

oh thanks, we'll be waiting for the guide

Its so damn hard to find a T7 or T9 series with 667Mhz FSB, I only could find these :

http://www.techstore.co.uk/detail_104740.html

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detai...BC1JBT&v=glance

Notice the large different of prices between the 2. however, does it really make any different in performance? Talking about how intense I use my lappy is, lets say I use Solid Works and Matlab (these 2 are the heaviest programs I use I think), and several other programs (Photoshop, dreamweaver, vegas, netbeans...) I played games occasionally, like NBA2k9, COD4.. So, what would you suggest? I don't know T7600 is that expensive seems like a waste of money if I put on it?

For HDD, I think Ill try find the fujitsu's first at local stores. I asked them about upgrading parts today, CPU, RAM, HDD, but they said upgrade service alone costs me around 100 pound (RM 500) wth lol I dont mind paying 100 pound or more for RAM, HDD or CPU but giving it for free tojerks with glasses, no way lol

for RAM, I'll try to find 4GB, any brand will do (as u guys said) Im trying to max it out and see how its doing afterwards.

thx for the info. oh Im welcoming any seller from LYN, I suck at ebay-ing (looking for stuff in ebay is not very entertaining )

This post has been edited by Andicom: Jan 2 2009, 11:25 AM

ahh that sounds nice, Ill post later what Ive chosen then thanks a bunch!

sorry asking you again, is there any different between these t7700 processors? How do I know which one fits my inspiron 1520? do they vary in size, pin numbers or anything...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Intel-Core-2-Duo-T77...%3A1|240%3A1318

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Intel-Core2-Duo-T770...%3A1|240%3A1318

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Intel-Core2-Duo-Mobi...p3286.m63.l1177

can ya reccomend any that fits?

thx a bunch

This post has been edited by Andicom: Jan 3 2009, 08:47 AM

anyone knows if I upgrade my lappy on my own, would I be able to extend its warranty with dell?

worth it, not? aged a year and a month

haha I think I know that, thanks anyway what I meant is the lappy itself.

Will they cut the warranty off if I change the RAM (replace currrent ones with the new ones)?

been waiting for this for a while, thanks