Right, so I know that CPU upgrades with laptops are pretty rare and are usually a big mess. However, my new Sager np9873 has a desktop socket and desktop i7-6700K in it (I think). That being said, is it possible to put an i7-7700K in it? The i7-7700K is an option when ordering (I would've done that when buying but intel announced the i7-7700K right after I ordered my laptop, as per usual), and I believe the CPU stuff in the Sager np9873 is desktop grade (LinusTechTips said that in one of his videos). So yeah, is it possible? Would be cool if it was, but I don't want any problems if I open her up. Would hate to ruin such a nice laptop.
Swapping CPU's in a laptop?
- Thread starter moncool17
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While I haven't opened it up for myself, I have seen others do it. Basically everything in this computer is accessible, CPU included. Only thing in the way is a crapton of copper heatpipes which can be taken off and put back on easily. May I ask, where did you learn it is a desktop CPU? Just want to check for legitimacy
Huh, kinda forgot about the BIOS. Not really sure how I'd update it... And updating the BIOS didn't always work well in the past for me with laptops. And yes I'm aware of the lack of differences in these CPU's, however I like to stay up to date on CPU generations. Anyways, thanks to everyone for all the info. Much appreciated
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Little update, Sager sent me an updated BIOS file and a bunch of instructions. No easy update for me, gives opportunity to screw it all up. I'm asking for your opinion on this, here are the instructions I was given:
Please rename the attached file to 9873bv601LS1.7z.
Unzip the file 9873bv601LS1.7z to the root directory of a FAT32 USB flash drive.
Power on the computer with the USB drive inserted.
Keep tapping F7.
Select the USB drive as the boot drive.
Type meset64 at the command prompt.
Computer restarts.
Keep tapping F7.
Select the USB drive as the boot drive.
Type flashme at the command prompt.
Computer will power off.
Remove the AC adapter for 10 seconds. Insert the AC adapter.
Turn on the computer.
Keep tapping F7.
Select the USB drive as the boot drive.
Type restore at the command prompt.
Turn on the computer.
Keep tapping F7.
Select the USB drive as the boot drive.
Type flash at the command prompt.
The BIOS update process is completed.
I don't know, sounds a little odd to me to do it this way. Is this common? Should I update the BIOS this way? I know it's what Sager said to do but it's so complex which means it'll probably get screwed up
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