How do you upgrade the hardware for a IBM thinkpad?
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If that laptop came with win 95, you would probably be better off just getting a new one. IBM does sell recertified (used but have been through testing) laptops. Check'em out: \nhttp://www-132.ibm.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/HelpDisplay?storeId=1&catalogId=-840&langId=-1&subject=2576394
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Software upgrade is useless (but can be done anyway). The only upgrade i can recommend is to get a PCMCIA USB 2.0 adapter card. But be aware that with this card the speed (e.g. with an external hard disk) will only be increased about 6 times and not 40 times like many vendor promise (PCI specifications for notebooks - they are hardly known!).\n\nPCMCIA USB 2.0 adapter\nhttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16839101111
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No, you can't change them and it is not the same as a desktop computer.  The motherboards are custom form factors between manufacturers, the graphics cards are usually integrated into the motherboard (even the dedicated solutions are hardwired to the motherboard), the same goes for the sound card.  The only thing you can upgrade on a laptop are the processor (in MOST cases), memory and hard drive.  If you want a better sound card you can get a PCMCIA version of the Audigy 2.\n\nMost laptops use a 2.5" hard drive so don't think you can pop a 3.5" drive into it because you can't.\n\nI'll add a few things in addition to what others have said.  The Video cards that some are speaking of don't play games, which is from my perspective the purpose of a video card in the first place.  Though the external cards do give you some extra inputs and allow you to attach extra monitors to a laptop they DO NOT let you play Doom 3.\n\nThe memory and hard drive are accessed via some panels on the bottom of your laptop, usually secured with screws and they are usually labled, they are also usually the only two panels on the bottom of your laptop you can remove.\n\nYou can open the case to your laptop.  To gain access to the processor you need to remove the screws on the bottom of your laptop that secure the plastic frame around the keyboard.  Then pop that off, remove the screws to the keyboard.  Then you will be able to remove the fan off the processor (which is usually right under the keyboard) and depending on how the processor is secured either via a ZIF slot, with screws or with a rotating lock you will be able to remove it (again, in MOST cases).  If you want to upgrade the processor you will need to know what slot it uses like my Pentium 4 uses Socket 478 and an Athlon 64 uses Socket 939 and in case it isn't obvious AMD and Intel processors cannot be swapped for one another.\n\nThey are right about the motherboards, you can't change it.
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Go to the compaq website!
687849
It depends on the make and model of your particular notebook. If you owned an HP notebook that has an AMD Turion processor I would say that you have choices! YES YOU CAN upgrade your notebook's processor! I have found FOUR AMD Turion processors at a respectable online e-tailer for you. Be fore warned though! It is absolutely essential that you obtain the service manual for your laptop BEFORE 1) Purchasing the processor 2) Attempting to install said processor. Always consult the notebook's service manual for information that is VITAL to the success of your upgrades!\nGood luck!\nPaul_in_NC
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YOU CAN UPGRADE IT BY ATTACHING ANOTHER 40 GB HD.\n\n\nTHATS VERY EASY AND CAN FIX IT YOURSELF.
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unfortunately laptops are not as easy to upgrade as desktops. the only thing you can do is buy an external drives and connect it via usb. memory is not upgradeable \n\nlaptops are made not to be upgradable as the desktops are designed for that
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Look for the BIOS maker and version when you boot up. Once you have that, you can go to the BIOS manufacturer's website and download (or purchase if it's a hardware BIOS) the update. The site should also have instructions on how to perform the update.\n\nGood luck!
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Most laptops are not able to upgrade the video as they are built onto the Mobo, but if your curious you can go here https://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/upgrades/en/system_accessories?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs and input both your service tag number and then select parts to see if one is available.  Best of Luck
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thinkpad 600x\nPDF\nhttp://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=LWIK-3SYPX2\n\nsave as pdf ~6mb\nftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/pc/pccbbs/mobiles/60xusrgd.pdf
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usb 2.0 is a physically diffrent drive.  So you need to get a PC card that is usb 2.0.  That is the only way to upgrade the laptop.\n\nhttp://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/TechGear-USB-2-0-2-Port-Cardbus-GBR-103-/sem/rpsm/oid/124396/catOid/-13011/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do
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get a Dell Inspiron B130, it will do best for what you mentioned.\nhttp://www.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/basnb_b130?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&~ck=mn\n\nedit:\nthe only thing to upgrade is the memory, it should be at least 512MB, the rest is ok.
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well if its a ibm thinkpad it should be under a cover on the bottom possibly where the ram slots are. you will see a small yellow disk with a red and black wire coming off plugged into the motherboard. unplug it and twist the disk off it is sticky taped to the mboard. you can the get ripped off and order a plug in replacement or do it the el cheapo way like me and buy a calculator replacement battery it does not have to be the same model number but it does have to be lithium and the same voltage. cut off the heat shrink and cut off the tabs then resolder with the CORRECT voltage + and - wrap it in electric tape then plug back in restart your computer and it should work.
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hi guys\n\ni suggest you visit IBM support online at \nhttp://www-306.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/product.do?doctypeind=10&template=%2Fproductselection%2Flandingpages%2FosInstallationLandingPage.vm&sitestyle=ibm\n\nthen go to the operating and installations issues tab
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You could upgrade the processor.  The highest processor you can upgrade to is a Pentium 233 MMX (the last model before Intel moved to the Pentium II format).  It's not much of an upgrade but it's up to you if it's worth the time to learn how to do it.  Money shouldn't be a probably as the 233 MMX probably goes for $5 or less on ebay or some flea market.\n\nTo open the Presario case, there are probably some screws on the left hand side in the rear (when looking directly at the front).  They secure the left panel to the case and consists of two (maybe three) screws.  If you tug at the left panel by pushing it towards the back and it still doesn't open, it might be a U-shaped cover and you'll need to unscrew the screws on the right panel on the rear.  Again, this may vary as different vendors had different ways to take the cover off.  I know that Sony desktops at the time didn't use screws but had pressure mechanisms that held the panel in place.
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I don't think upgrading that machine will be worth it, but you can try what the guy did on the link below.  But if I were you, I would buy a new machine.  You can get a new Dell for a couple hundred bucks that will blow your machine out of the water and will save you a lot of headache.
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Unfortunately...you can't upgrade the video card in a laptop.  The only items which can be upgraded are:\n\nRam\nHD\nOptical Drive\nDiskette\n\nIn rare cases, the CPU and it has to be compatible with the M/B.